Steve is a straightforward, no-nonsense partner that clients will want on their side when facing difficult tax situations. His primary focus is ensuring that individuals keep more of their hard-earned money. Steve has a deep disdain for bullies and often roots for the underdog, which fuels his passion for representing taxpayers when the IRS comes calling. His military background taught him invaluable lessons in leadership and discipline, and it honed his dedication to defending those who can’t defend themselves. As an Enrolled Agent, licensed by the Department of the Treasury and the IRS, Steve is authorized to represent taxpayers in all 50 states for IRS and 49 for state-level matters. He speaks the language of the IRS so his clients don’t have to.

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I grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where I learned self-sufficiency and how to stick up for the underdog. In 1982, I graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. My military time strengthened my leadership and honed my dedication to defending and supporting those who couldn’t defend themselves. This was often an unpopular stance, but I had no problem facing even the biggest critic, the man in the mirror.

After leaving the Army, I spent time as a computer programmer in financial services before setting in on my real passion, tax representation.

I have been doing taxes since my early days as a Second Lieutenant. After completing my Master of Science in Accounting in 2014, I elected to by pass the CPA route and instead became an Enrolled Agent.

Enrolled Agents are licensed by the Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service to represent taxpayers with IRS issues. At this writing, 49 states recognize this license for representation matter at the state level.

I am passionate about representation because I have always hated bullies and those who use bullying tactics, and the IRS can be the biggest bully around. They are, without question, the most efficient and effective collection agency on the planet due to a well-earned reputation for aggressive tactics and the fact that they can seize assets for debts as small as $10,000.

State Departments of Revenue can be even more aggressive. But in both cases, they have to follow a set of rules.