Former South Carolina Department of Revenue Director Rick Reames helps clients navigate complex tax, business, and regulatory laws, and serves as Chair of the Firm's Tax practice group. Reames was appointed Director of SCDOR by former Governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley in 2014, was unanimously confirmed by the SC Senate, and served until January 3, 2017. Rick has been credited (pdf) with restoring the agency's image. 

Rick provides sophisticated state and local (SALT) advice and works on comprehensive tax planning, controversies, and economic development incentives. His broad-based state and local tax practice includes:

  • Income tax apportionment planning and controversies
  • Property tax matters and exemptions, including significant experience with historic and abandoned properties
  • Nexus and jurisdictional requirements
  • Sales and Use tax planning and disputes
  • Negotiation and completion of Fee in Lieu of Tax (FILOT) contracts
  • Alcohol licensing and Three-Tier system regulatory matters

Reames is active in public affairs. Governor Haley awarded Rick the Order of the Palmetto - South Carolina’s highest honor in recognition of public service. He is a former member of the South Carolina Ethics Commission, where he was confirmed by the South Carolina General Assembly as an appointment of the Senate Majority Caucus. He previously chaired the Enterprise Zone Committee, which awards job development tax credits to new and expanding businesses. Reames served on the Board of Trustees of the Federation of Tax Administrators and is a frequent speaker on national SALT issues. 

Community & Professional

  • Chair, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Tax Reform Committee
  • Member, Liberty Fellowship, since 2016
  • Board of Trustees - Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA), 2014-2017
  • Executive Member - Internal Revenue Service Tax Fraud Task Force
  • Executive Committee - Southeastern Association of Tax Administrators (SEATA), 2014-2017
  • Member - South Carolina Ethics Commission, 2017-2018
  • Member, ex officio - South Carolina Board of Economic Advisors, 2014-2017
  • South Carolina Bar
  • Council on State Taxation ("COST")
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Admissions

  • State Bar: South Carolina
  • U.S. District Court: South Carolina
  • United States Tax Court
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