Stephen Perkins, CPA

Stephen Perkins is a Member in the firm’s Tax Department. He joined Warren Averett in 2014 and has more than eight years of experience in the public accounting field. Stephen’s primary responsibilities include tax planning and reviewing and preparing returns for businesses and individuals. Stephen’s wife works in Warren Averett’s Audit Department, and they live in Fort Walton Beach.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Accounting
  Charleston Southern University, Charleston, SC
• Master of Accounting – Taxation
  College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Professional Affiliations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, Treasurer

Community Involvement

• Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Board

Ask Me About

• How to maximize your qualified business income deduction
• Ways to structure your business to save money on payroll taxes
• How to develop a compensation model that fits your business
• My car racing experiences throughout the Southeast
• My best and worst automobile flip
• My short-lived tenure as a program salesman at Super Bowl 50