Stephen Stempler CPA - Tax Planning and Preparation Specialist
Retired Tax Advisory Professional

Stephen Stempler, CPA

Retired
Former Tax Planning & Preparation Specialist
Stephen is a retired Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 40 years of experience who specialized in tax planning and preparation for San Diego Tax Professionals clients.

During his career, he was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and various state societies. Formerly a partner in a CPA firm practicing across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout the US, Stephen brought four decades of direct client tax preparation, planning, and financial statement audit experience.

40 Years CPA Experience
Former AICPA Member
NYU Stern Graduate

Professional Background & Leadership

Former CPA Firm Partner

Multi-State Practice

Served as partner in a CPA practice operating in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and other states nationwide, performing financial statement audits, reviews, and direct client tax advisory.

San Diego Tax Professionals

Prior to Retirement

After leaving his former firm, Stephen joined San Diego Tax Professionals, where his primary focus was delivering comprehensive tax planning and tax return preparation until his retirement.

Areas of Focus During His Career

  • Business Tax Strategies: Developed structured tax strategies tailored to commercial operations.
  • Real Estate Investments: Evaluated tax-saving opportunities and alternatives for real estate holdings.
  • Retirement Plan Alternatives: Guided clients through retirement planning options to optimize long-term savings.
  • Credits & Deductions: Used deep technical knowledge and available resources to maximize allowable taxpayer credits and deductions.
  • Education: Graduate of the New York University Stern School of Business (formerly School of Commerce).

Focused on the Best Tax Saving Alternatives

Stephen's efforts regarding taxes focused on finding his clients' best tax-saving alternatives. Whether addressing business strategies, real estate investments, retirement plans, or deductions, he drew on 40 years of experience to create optimal solutions for taxpayers.