Steve is a member of Varnum's Tax Practice Team. He has substantial experience in federal, state and local taxation, in both planning and controversy. Steve previously held positions at both a large international accounting firm and the IRS Office of Chief Counsel. During his 12-year career with the IRS, Steve served as a Special Trial Attorney, handling large business tax cases of national significance. Prior to that, he was a Senior Attorney, advising IRS auditors, managers and executives on domestic and international issues, as well as tax procedure.  As a CPA in the accounting firm, Steve provided compliance (federal, state and local), consulting and controversy services.  He also has a background in sales, use and personal property taxes. 

Steve has extensive experience in the entire tax process, from audit inception through the appeals process and litigation. His technical experience spans corporate (both C and S corporations), partnership and individual taxpayer issues at the federal, state and local level.  He also has experience in international taxation, including transfer pricing and inversions, as well as the judicial doctrines.

Steve is also a member of Varnum's Business and Corporate Services Team, advising both startups and mature businesses on issues including acquisitions, sales, mergers, succession planning, private equity and financing.