Will Bader, CPA

Will Bader is a Principal at Merit Advisors. As the Houston sales tax practice leader, he manages one of the brightest teams of energy tax advisors in the state and local field today.

Will’s team prioritizes a collaborative approach to creating value for clients and wants to be viewed as an extension of each client’s team rather than a third-party provider. With expertise in refund studies, audit defense, due diligence and process automation, Will prides himself on the team’s track record of obtaining refunds and applying creative solutions to minimize risk and underpayments.

Will holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Texas A&M University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Texas, and he is active with industry associations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute for Professionals in Taxation.

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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.