Merit Advisors, LLC (MERIT) is a full-service provider of property tax, sales, use and severance tax and economic development ... consulting and compliance, as well as appraisals and valuation consulting. Our seasoned professionals provide a broad range of services to advise and assist companies in minimizing tax liabilities, maximizing tax recovery and reducing administrative burden for businesses of all sizes. Initially founded in 1998 as an appraisal and property tax consulting firm based in Gainesville, TX, MERIT is constantly evolving to better serve its clients. This client-focused nature is demonstrated by the expansion of practice areas (sales and use tax compliance and consulting and economic development consulting) and new offices in geographically strategic locations (Oklahoma City and Tulsa, OK; Tampa and Orlando, FL; Denver, CO and Houston, TX). Our 350+ clients range from publicly traded corporations to individual small business owners and are serviced by a team that combines engineers, appraisal and valuation experts and seasoned tax and consulting professionals that bring together the perfect balance of high quality and diverse solutions of a larger firm while not foregoing the “high level touch” customer service of a smaller firm. read more