Ryan

The company's trajectory shifted in 1997 when it expanded beyond state and local taxes to serve larger clients with annual revenues exceeding $50 million. A pivotal moment came in 1998 when the firm surrendered its CPA license to concentrate on tax and consultation services, officially becoming Ryan, LLC in 2007. This strategic change paved the way for significant growth, largely fueled by a series of acquisitions throughout the 2000s that expanded its footprint across North America and beyond. In 2018, a major milestone was achieved when Onex Corporation acquired a 42% interest, valuing the company at $1.1 billion.

Ryan's business model is centered on providing an integrated suite of federal, state, local, and international tax services. The firm serves a diverse client base of over 77,000 businesses, including many Global 5000 companies, across more than 80 countries. Revenue is generated through a range of offerings including tax recovery, consulting, advocacy, compliance, and technology services. A key part of its strategy is helping clients mitigate their tax burdens, having recovered over $4 billion in tax savings for them in a single year.

The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of services and software. Its core services encompass property tax, unclaimed property, transfer pricing, and indirect tax management. Ryan also provides specialized advisory services in areas like cyber risk and environmental risk. To augment its consulting practice, the firm has developed its own suite of software solutions under the tax.com™ brand, available on a subscription basis. This technology is designed to streamline tax management and compliance for businesses. The company's growth strategy includes frequent acquisitions of smaller tax service and technology firms to enhance its expertise and expand its market reach.