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About Specialty Tax

A specialized tax firm in Lindon, Utah, helping property owners and CPAs nationwide turn complex tax rules into real savings.

Who we are

We focus on the technical parts of the tax code that generalist firms rarely have time for: Section 263A cost capitalization and the small business exemption.

We work with developers, business owners, and CPAs to find the savings, document them, and hand your CPA a position they can stand behind.

Our mission

To inform every eligible taxpayer of their maximum tax savings opportunities.

“…for nobody owes any public duty to pay more than the law demands.” Judge Learned Hand

Our vision

Every client has an exceptional experience, in both our service and our outcomes.

Our team

Decades of construction, real estate, and tax experience.

Portrait of Rhett Gagon, CEO and Co-Founder

Rhett Gagon

CEO and Co-Founder

Rhett has been a leader in real estate tax strategy since 2010. A graduate of Brigham Young University, he specializes in UNICAP (263A) expensing, Cost Segregation, Property Management, Qualified Production Property, and Qualified Improvement Property, and has spoken nationally while working with clients and accounting firms across the country.

Portrait of Steve Ruf, MBA, President and Co-Founder

Steve Ruf, MBA

President and Co-Founder

Steve is a real estate and specialty tax strategist with deep experience spanning construction management, development, and tax-advantaged real estate planning. He previously founded Cost Segregation Authority, where he prepared and oversaw thousands of cost segregation studies. Steve holds a B.S. from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the University of Utah.

Portrait of Harold B. Ruf, CPA, Co-Founder

Harold B. Ruf, CPA

Co-Founder

Harold holds a B.S. in accounting from Brigham Young University and has been a licensed CPA since 1978. He has extensive experience as a consultant and corporate officer with regional, national, and international companies, and has co-founded successful construction, professional services, and manufacturing companies. He has served as an officer and board member in local and national associations and currently serves on multiple company boards, including public companies.

Portrait of Tyler Criddle, Operations

Tyler Criddle

Operations

Tyler brings hands-on experience in land development, sales, and operations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Brigham Young University and specializes in niche tax strategy implementation, systems building, sales, and customer service.

Portrait of Emma Alvarez, Office Administration

Emma Alvarez

Office Administration

Emma plays a key role in streamlining processes, enhancing communication, and helping drive strategic initiatives across Specialty Tax. She works closely with the team to improve efficiencies and make sure strategy and growth efforts are executed effectively.

See what your project could save.

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Call (801) 899-9454