Gina Rodriquez

Overview

Gina Rodriquez is a Principal in Ryan’s Controversy Resolution practice, based in the Firm’s Sacramento office. She advises clients on California state and local tax advocacy matters, representing taxpayers in complex disputes across all tax types. Gina focuses on protecting taxpayer rights and ensuring clients pay only what is legally owed, providing disciplined advocacy grounded in deep technical and regulatory expertise.

With a career spanning public service, legislative and regulatory policy, professional publishing, and national consulting, Gina brings a uniquely comprehensive perspective to tax controversy matters. She has served in senior leadership roles shaping California tax policy and administration, including as Vice President of State Tax Policy for the California Taxpayers Association and as a tax administrator with the California Franchise Tax Board. Gina is a recognized authority on California tax issues and a frequent speaker for professional and academic organizations, contributing practical insight on advocacy, compliance, and dispute resolution.

Education and Qualifications

Master of Science, Taxation, Golden Gate University

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, California State University, Sacramento

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Advocacy Services, Ryan, Sacramento office

• Advises clients on California SALT controversy and advocacy matters across all tax types

• Provides legislative and regulatory analysis and representation before taxing authorities

Director, California SALT Controversy Practice, national accounting firm

Vice President of State Tax Policy, California Taxpayers Association

Sacramento Editor, California tax publisher

Tax Administrator, Audit and Operations Divisions, California Franchise Tax Board

Tax Intern, Tax Branch, Employment Development Department

Advisory Council Member, California Department of Tax and Fee Administration

Advisory Board Member, California Franchise Tax Board

Board Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, Sacramento Chapter

Board Member, California Taxpayers Association