LOCATION
Dallas, TX
BIO
As a Director in McGuire Sponsel’s Property Tax Services practice, Matthew Barnhill leads strategic initiatives that drive growth, streamline operations, and enhance service delivery across a national client base. With a focus on commercial real estate, including office, retail, industrial, multi-family, and manufacturing sectors, as well as the retail, industrial, and energy sectors—particularly in Texas and surrounding markets —he specializes in real property tax, business personal property, and mineral interests. Matthew’s expertise in strategic appeals, compliance oversight, and long-term planning supports clients with multi-site portfolios and complex holdings.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business and is actively involved in the Institute for Professionals in Taxation, Texas Taxpayers & Research Association, and the Arizona Department of Insurance & Financial Institutions. Matthew also holds his Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Property Tax Consultant License.
Based in Dallas, Matthew enjoys golfing, traveling with his wife, and cheering on the Crimson Tide and Dallas Cowboys.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Recent Resources
-
Fixed Asset ServicesNovember 14, 2025
Property Tax Power Plays: Winning the 2026 Appeal Season
by Tim LeMasters & Matthew BarnhillHost Tim LeMasters and guest Matthew Barnhill discuss the upcoming 2026 property tax season.
-
Fixed Asset ServicesOctober 20, 2025
Understanding Property Tax in South Carolina: Local Appeals vs. SCDOR Appeals
by Matthew BarnhillProperty tax assessments in South Carolina can be complex, learn how CPAs and their clients can navigate local and SCDOR...
-
Fixed Asset ServicesAugust 14, 2025
Arizona Property Tax Guide for CPAs: Key Dates, Appeals, and Planning Tips
by Matthew BarnhillArizona’s property tax system offers stability but can be complex, with multiple valuations, strict deadlines, and nuanced appeal rules. McGuire...
-
Fixed Asset ServicesAugust 14, 2025
Beyond the Bill: Turning Property Tax into Client Value
by TJ Sponsel & Matthew BarnhillHost TJ Sponsel and Matthew Barnhill, the new Property Tax Services Manager at McGuire Sponsel, talk through assessment appeals, the...



