Steve is a partner in the firm and is Director of Tax Planning and Compliance Services and International Tax Consultation.  Steve has over 22 years experience in tax planning and return preparation for corporations, individuals, partnerships, estates and trusts.  He also specializes in tax strategies as they relate to closely held businesses, and in representing taxpayers in IRS and state tax controversies.

Steve graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting.  Steve also has a Masters of Accountancy Degree with an emphasis in taxation from the University of Tennessee.  Prior to joining the firm in 1992, Steve was a tax manager with the Atlanta office of Price Waterhouse & Co. where he began his career in 1985.

Steve is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants.  He serves on the Board of Directors of the North Atlanta Tax Council, the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce and the Epstein School.  Steve was a founder and past president of Congregation Gesher L'Torah at the North Fulton Jewish Center, and is a member of various civic and religious organizations.

Steve is responsible for authoring tax planning letters for client distribution, and previously served on the Editorial Advisory Board of the Harcourt Brace Publication, CPA Internet Connection.

Steve is an avid basketball player and coached youth teams at the Jewish Community Center.  He and his wife, Esther, have three children and enjoy family, friends, and sporting events.