Wilber Chan, CPA

Principal

Before joining Merit, Wilber was a Senior Manager at KPMG, where he led multi-state sales and use tax engagements, generating multimillion-dollar revenue streams while mentoring and developing a team of tax professionals. His career also includes nearly a decade at Ryan, LLC, where he specialized in tax strategies for the energy and manufacturing sectors, delivering substantial savings for Fortune 500 clients.

Wilber is known for his strategic approach to tax planning, leveraging technology and automation to enhance efficiency and streamline processes. His ability to build strong relationships with both clients and tax authorities has led to successful audit resolutions, refund claims, and proactive tax planning initiatives.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Texas A&M University and is actively involved in industry organizations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT).

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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.