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Kersey Tse

Kersey Tse is a Senior Manager of Sales and Use Tax at Merit Advisors, specializing in sales and use tax strategy, audit defense and transaction tax planning. In this role, Kersey leads complex tax projects, providing strategic solutions that drive measurable results.

Kersey joined Merit in 2023, bringing more than 10 years of tax experience within the energy sector. Previously, he served as Lead Tax Analyst at CenterPoint Energy, where his responsibilities included sales and use tax process improvements, SOX compliance enhancements, and identification of tax benefits. Kersey has also served as a Senior Accountant at Chord Energy Corporation and Senior Consultant at Ryan, LLC.

Kersey graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with dual degrees: Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) and Bachelor of Arts (Sociology). He minored in Accounting and Management Information Systems. Kersey is an active Sales Tax Certified Member (CMI) of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation.

Rewards of Merit

Explore our case studies to see how Merit helps energy companies unlock trapped value.

Wiping Out Tax Liabilities for Non-Op Interests

Royalties & Non-Op
Case Study

This operator engaged Merit to minimize property tax liabilities for its mineral holdings by reducing the working interest values.

Fixing a Mineral Interest Mistake to Secure Big Savings

Royalties & Non-Op
Case Study

This large operator turned to Merit after a state Tax Commission error resulted in an unfair valuation.

Reducing Inflated Assessments the Competition Overlooked

Downstream
Case Study

Unhappy with its prior tax consultant, this petrochemical facility wanted a partner who could reduce its ad valorem assessments.