Cutchin Powell

Overview

Cutchin Powell is a Principal in Ryan’s Real Property Tax practice, based in the Firm’s Washington, D.C. office. He advises clients nationwide on complex real and personal property tax matters, providing valuation-driven strategies that support fair, defensible tax outcomes. His work spans assessment appeals, transaction-related tax planning, exemptions and abatements, and property tax consulting for large, diversified real estate portfolios.

With several decades of experience in property valuation and tax advisory, Cutchin is widely recognized for his expertise with “going concern” properties, including hospitality and resort assets, entertainment venues, retail operations, healthcare facilities, and assisted living properties. He brings deep experience in due diligence, ownership and disposition valuation, tax forecasting, and acquisition price allocation, including the identification and segregation of intangible assets from the taxable base. Cutchin is also a frequent speaker and published author on valuation and property tax topics, contributing thought leadership to the profession and guiding clients through complex, high-stakes matters.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts, Foreign Affairs; Anthropology; Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia

Certificate, McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia

Certificate, Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Certificate, School of Hospitality Management, Pennsylvania State University

Certificate Coursework, Appraisal Institute

Registered Agent, Los Angeles County, California and Commonwealth of Kentucky

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Real Property Tax, Ryan, Washington, D.C. office

• Advises clients on valuation, assessment appeals, transaction tax consulting, and property tax strategy nationwide

• Specializes in going concern properties and acquisition price allocation services

Managing Consultant, national property tax consulting firm

• Managed the Washington, D.C. office and led national engagements across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

• Provided purchase price allocations, valuation studies, refund and appellate work, and incentive negotiations

Manager, Mid-Atlantic State and Local Tax and National Property Tax Practices, big four accounting firm

• Delivered state and local tax consulting services across nearly all U.S. jurisdictions and Puerto Rico

• Chaired the National Business Personal Property Steering Committee

Consultant and Client Accounts Manager, national property tax consulting firm

Member, Apartment and Office Building Association

Member, Appraisal Institute

Member, Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association

Member, Hotel Association of Washington, District of Columbia

Member, Institute for Professionals in Taxation