Scott Tyler

Overview

Scott Tyler is a Principal in Ryan’s Tampa office, where he specializes in multistate personal property tax compliance and consulting. He advises clients on the analysis of real and personal property values, audit defense, fixed asset modeling, external obsolescence, inventory valuation, and related property tax matters. Scott serves clients across the retail, manufacturing, distribution, leasing, restaurant, and services industries, delivering comprehensive solutions tailored to complex, high-volume environments.

With more than 30 years of property tax experience, Scott brings deep technical expertise and a practical, execution-focused approach to client engagements. His background includes leading national consulting and compliance programs and supporting clients through informal and formal negotiations with taxing authorities. Scott is also an active contributor to the profession, providing thought leadership and presenting frequently for industry and professional organizations, reflecting his commitment to advancing best practices in personal property taxation.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Florida

Certified Member of the Institute (CMI), Property Tax, Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Texas Senior Property Tax Consultant

Licensed Tax Agent, Tennessee

Licensed Tax Agent, Los Angeles County, California

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Property Tax, Ryan, Tampa office

• Leads multistate personal property tax compliance and consulting engagements

• Advises clients on valuation analysis, audit defense, and complex negotiations

Director, Personal Property Tax, Ryan, Tampa office

Director, Property Tax, national consulting firm

Partner, Property Tax, national consulting firm

Executive, State and Local Tax Services, accounting firm

Senior Manager, State and Local Tax Services, Big Four accounting firm

Lead Tax Analyst, Property Tax, multinational company

Member, Florida Association of Property Tax Professionals

Member, Florida United Tax Managers Association

Member, Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Member, International Association of Assessing Officers, Florida Chapter