Tracy Lustyan is a Managing Director based in alliantgroup’s Chicago office, focusing on clients in the Midwest, primarily Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and Iowa. Tracy offers a vast knowledge of government-sponsored programs, with concentrated expertise in the business application of the R&D Tax Credit, IC-DISC, energy credits, and tax controversy services. With over 20 years of experience in the staffing industry, Tracy is passionate about the importance of spreading the word about government-sponsored tax incentives and the role they play in keeping jobs in the U.S.
Since 2010, Tracy has partnered with more than 380 CPA firms to uncover significant tax savings for clients in the Midwest and Great Lakes region. With Tracy’s guidance, more than 1,400 companies operating in diverse industries — software, contract manufacturing, systems integration, architecture, engineering, construction, and more — have claimed over $450 million government-sponsored benefits.
Tracy is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo.