I love what I do! The world is becoming smaller every day, and I get to play a part in the adventure by helping people feel more confident in their decisions to expand across borders."
About Stephanie
Stephanie leads the International Services practice group at Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, an IPA Top 300 firm located in Wilmington, Delaware. The team provides U.S. international tax compliance and advisory services to businesses and individuals for both inbound (Foreign Direct Investment) and outbound foreign investments. Foreign clients experience a comprehensive approach to starting a foreign-managed business in the U.S. and its ongoing compliance requirements; and appreciate the team’s unique benefit of a local Delaware presence with a global reach through its PrimeGlobal connections.
Stephanie has been published in local trade magazines including Delaware Banker and featured on an AICPA podcast. She has been invited to speak at the IRS Small Practitioner’s Annual Tax Forum; the AICPA’s ENGAGE Conference; the Delaware Tax Institute; the PrimeGlobal World, North American and Latin American National Tax Conferences; as well as private speaking engagements in the U.K. and Germany to entrepreneurs on expanding to the U.S. market. As a member of the AICPA International Tax Resource Panel, she has co-authored numerous letters to the IRS in support of efficient international tax administration and taxpayer education.
Areas of Specialization
International Services
Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts
Foreign Owned U.S. Entities
Professional Memberships
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants U.S. International Tax Technical Resource Panel
- Delaware Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Wilmington Tax Group – President/Board Member
- Delaware State Chamber of Commerce
- PrimeGlobal – International Tax Special Interest Group
- World Trade Center Delaware – Board Member
Community Service
- JobsNotWar – Treasurer
- Humane Animal Partners of Delaware – Dog Rescuer
Education
- University of West Florida – Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting
- University of West Florida – Master of Accountancy
- AICPA U.S. International Tax Certificate
Fun Facts
- World Traveler
- Culture & Culinary Learner
- Avid Hiker
- Bikram Yoga Enthusiast
- Wine Taster