Brandon Lancer

Overview

Brandon Lancer is a Principal in Ryan’s Personal Property Tax practice, based in the Firm’s Hunt Valley office. He advises clients on personal property tax compliance and advisory matters, including valuation appeals, voluntary compliance agreements, audit defense, inventory reporting, and tax projections. Brandon works closely with clients and Ryan colleagues to deliver technically sound analysis, consistent execution, and clarity in navigating complex personal property tax requirements.

With extensive experience in personal property tax and state and local tax services, Brandon brings a practical, solution-oriented approach to client service. His background includes senior leadership roles within a global real estate services firm, as well as experience in audit assurance and tax services at a national accounting firm. Brandon is a frequent speaker on property tax topics and has presented for organizations including the Council On State Taxation and Maryland Association of CPAs. His leadership emphasizes clarity, accountability, and disciplined execution, ensuring clients receive trusted guidance and sustainable property tax outcomes.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, West Virginia University Certified Public Accountant, Licensed in Texas and Maryland (Ryan is not a CPA firm.)

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Personal Property Tax, Ryan, Hunt Valley office

• Leads personal property tax compliance and valuation appeal engagements

• Advises on audit defense, voluntary compliance, and inventory reporting

Senior Director, State and Local Tax Services, global real estate services firm

Senior Associate, Audit Assurance and Tax Services, national accounting firm

Member, Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Member, Maryland Association of CPAs