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Steven Walk

Steven M. Walk JD, CPA

41 years of experience
Tax Law
Ohio

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Biography

Senior level Business Consultant/CPA/Attorney with Big 4 and IRS litigation experience. Consistently recognized for ability to design and implement proactive, cost-saving solutions for publicly and privately held businesses. Diverse book of business combined with strong technical expertise. Demonstrated accomplishments:

Tax Returns, Audits, and Appeals
Tax Planning
Part - Time / Interim CFO
Business Development
Business Turnarounds
Mergers and Acquisitions
FAS 109/FIN 48
Financial Reporting
Tax Litigation and IRS Issue Resolution
Business Valuation
Financial / Tax Software Consulting
Accounting Methods

Practice Area

Tax Law: Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Ohio
Since 1982

US Tax Court
Since 1983

Professional Experience

Principal: Steven M. Walk JD, CPA; 2001 - Current; Independent Business & Tax Consultant Independent business consultancy & tax practice that offers clients part-time and interim CFO services, operational and business consulting, and strategic tax services in a cost-effective, time-efficient manner with a level of personal attention to detail and service only available from a senior level independent practitioner. The combination of operational, accounting, and legal background helps businesses achieve business objectives without hiring permanent staff; improve financial functions and operate more efficiently, reduce tax burdens, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and resolve disputes.

Tax Principal: Ernst & Young LLP; 1987 - 2001; Led new business development efforts and managed $1 million book of business in tax consulting services for banking, insurance and financial services companies in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Consulted on federal/state tax issues dealing with: mergers and acquisitions; allocation issues; structured transactions; IRS procedural matters and dispute resolution; accounting methods; valuation; and alternative minimum tax.

Senior Trial Attorney: IRS Chief Counsel; 1982 - 1987; Represented IRS on federal tax controversies for corporate, partnership and individual tax matters. Substantial experience in accounting methods, valuation issues, tax shelters, collection and TEFRA partnership litigation.