Industry Expertise

Practice Focus

Biography

Practicing public accountancy since 2000, Tam focuses on strategic negotiation of state and local tax credits and discretionary incentives. Tam has advised some of the world’s largest and fastest growing companies on identifying and securing impactful incentives related to business expansions, relocations, modernizations, acquisitions, and disposition.

Tam's experience spans a broad range of industries and includes working with industry leading brands, from consumer goods and industrial product manufacturers to technological and financial institutions to retail giants.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Tam is committed to purposeful empowerment and actively contributes as a mentor and servant leader to various community organizations such as Ascend Leadership, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and F3 Nation. His dedication to his work and community reflects his comprehensive approach to business, combining financial acumen with a commitment to positive societal impact.

External Publications

  • "Renews and Refines Various Incentive Programs" (Journal of State Taxation, September 2019)
  • "The Silver Lining on the Hurricane Clouds of Harvey, Irma and Maria" (Journal of State Taxation, March 2018)
  • "Oklahoma Legislative Update" (Journal of State Taxation, December 2016)
  • "Proposed Incentive Reform: Texas Enterprise Zone" (Journal of State Taxation, June 2015)

Selected Speaking Engagements

  • Latest on Credits and Incentives
    (Tax Executives Institute, State and Local Roundtable, November 2020)
  • Credits and Incentives for Sales Tax Professionals
    (Tax Executives Institute, State and Local Roundtable, September 2019)
  • Indirect Taxes – Current and Future Vision
    (Institute for Professional in Taxation, Sales Tax Symposium, February 2019)
  • Sales Tax Rebate Incentive Programs
    (Institute for Professional in Taxation, 42nd Annual Conference, June 2018)
  • Credits & Incentives Boot Camp
    (Institute for Professional in Taxation, Credits and Incentives Symposium, October 2016)
  • West Region Update
    (Institute for Professional in Taxation, 40th Annual Conference, June 2016)
  • Combining Property Tax and Incentives for Best Practices
    (Institute for Professional in Taxation, 39th Annual Conference, June 2015)

Professional Affiliations

  • Chapter Advisor, Ascend Leadership Houston Chapter
  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants

Education

  • BBA, accounting, Baylor University
  • MS, taxation, Baylor University