Tony Gulotta is a Principal and Practice Leader in Ryan’s National Tax Services practice, based in the Firm’s New York office. He advises clients on complex multistate and indirect tax matters, helping organizations identify recovery opportunities, manage controversy, and navigate highly technical tax environments with confidence and precision.
With more than 25 years of experience, Tony brings deep expertise across reverse sales tax reviews, fuel tax recoveries, New York local taxes, and indirect tax controversy matters. His background spans senior leadership roles in public accounting, cost recovery consulting, and private legal practice, providing him with a unique, multidisciplinary perspective. Tony has represented clients before state and federal courts and administrative tribunals nationwide and is known for his disciplined advocacy, practical judgment, and commitment to delivering measurable client value.
Education and Qualifications
Juris Doctor, Widener University School of Law
Master of Science, Business Administration, Boston University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Mansfield University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Licensed in Pennsylvania and New York (Ryan is not a CPA firm.)
Experience and Achievements
Principal and Practice Leader, National Tax Services, Ryan, New York office
Leads national tax services and advises on multistate and indirect tax recovery and controversy matters
Tax Partner, big four accounting firm
Founding and Managing Member, national cost recovery firm
Served clients across government contracting, telecommunications, media, financial services, and construction industries
Founding and Managing Partner, law firm
Represented clients before state and federal courts and administrative tribunals
Lieutenant Colonel, Pennsylvania National Guard
Chief of Internal Review, Civilian Service, Pennsylvania National Guard
Company Commander and Aide-de-Camp, U.S. Army Infantry Division