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Wayne Miranda

Wayne Miranda is a Director at Merit Advisors in the Property Tax practice. He leads a team of experienced and dedicated consultants who focus on client service and adding value to their clients’ operations by limiting property tax liabilities and ensuring appropriate tax forecasting. Wayne brings unmatched experience in client engagement and satisfaction, enriched through a deep understanding of the energy and oil and gas industries.

Before joining Merit, Wayne worked for three years at an oil and gas equipment manufacturing company specializing in an engineered approach to drilling and completion equipment. Following his time in the oil and gas industry, Wayne spent eight years working with a national consulting firm specializing in capturing federal and state tax incentives for oil and gas, energy and manufacturing companies. 

Wayne earned a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. He is an active member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

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.