Experts & Advisors
Ryan Paquin
Managing Director

Ryan Paquin is a Managing Director at Ankura, based in New York. He specializes in value-added tax consulting services for tangible assets, focusing on financial and tax reporting. Ryan has extensive experience in accelerating federal tax depreciation related to real estate assets through cost segregation analyses and fixed asset depreciation reviews.
Experience
Ryan has conducted over 500 cost segregation studies to expedite tax depreciation under the U.S. Federal Tax Code. His analyses span ground-up construction, conversions, renovations, and acquisitions across various industries. Beyond maximizing tax savings on current projects, he aids clients in maintaining historical fixed asset records for retroactive opportunities, while ensuring compliance with the latest federal tangible property regulations.
With over 10 years of experience in providing valuation services, Ryan has appraised machinery and equipment for diverse purposes. He has completed more than 100 appraisals for assignments such as purchase price allocations for financial and tax reporting (ASC 805, IRC Sec 1060), 338(h)(10) elections, asset impairments, FIRPTA testing, management planning, and property tax assessments. Ryan has served both domestic and international clients across industries including manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, media and telecom, retail, construction, and food and beverage.
- Education
- BA, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
- Certifications
- Accredited Senior Appraiser – Machinery & Technical Specialties, ASA
- Affiliations
- American Society of Appraisers
- American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals