Neil Fett

Overview

Neil Fett serves as a Principal in Ryan’s Client Services practice, where he provides multidisciplinary tax advisory support to clients across a broad range of industries. He partners closely with organizations to address complex state and local tax matters, delivering practical guidance that helps clients manage risk, resolve controversies, and achieve consistent, defensible outcomes.

With more than 25 years of experience in transaction tax consulting and administration, Neil brings a well-rounded perspective shaped by leadership roles in public accounting, consulting, and government. His background includes serving as a sales and use tax auditor with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and leading transaction tax practices within national accounting firms. Neil is actively engaged in the profession through involvement with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Institute for Professionals in Taxation, and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, University of Houston

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Licensed in Texas (Ryan is not a CPA firm.)

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Client Services, Ryan, Houston office

• Advises clients on multidisciplinary state and local tax matters

• Supports audit defense, consulting, and controversy resolution initiatives

Director, Transaction Tax, Ryan, Houston office

Senior Manager, national accounting firm

• Served as Houston Sales and Transaction Tax Leader

• Led Southwest Region controversy and consulting practice

Sales and Use Tax Auditor, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts