Stephan Sester is a licensed Enrolled Agent (EA) and the founder of SMW Tax Consultants. With six years of dedicated tax experience—including five years as a federally authorized Enrolled Agent—Stephan specializes in guiding individuals, small businesses, and estates through the complexities of the tax code.

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After spending years mastering tax strategy within a fast-paced corporate firm, Stephan made the entrepreneurial leap to launch an independent practice. This shift was fueled by a desire to provide clients with a higher level of personalized, proactive care. Whether you need to file a straightforward individual return, structure a growing small business, handle complex trust and estate compliance, or navigate the stress of a multi-year cleanup, Stephan provides clear, strategic solutions.

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As an Enrolled Agent, Stephan holds the highest tax credential awarded by the IRS, allowing full representation rights to defend clients during audits and resolve difficult tax controversies. Driven by a philosophy of continuous improvement, Stephan constantly sharpens this technical expertise through advanced tax courses, industry literature, and specialized tax podcasts to ensure clients benefit from every cutting-edge strategy available.

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When not dissecting the tax code or defending clients, Stephan focuses that same disciplined energy into the outdoors. An active resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, Stephan is an avid practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, an active surfer, and a dedicated trail runner.