Stone Mountain, GA - Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Steven P Perry is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for his contributions to Tax Representation and Advisory Services.
Mr. Perry serves as chief executive officer of Books, Taxes & More in Stone Mountain, Georgia, where he has led a solo practice since 2013. Overseeing client representation, advisory services, marketing, and administrative operations, Mr. Perry is known for maintaining rigorous professional standards and delivering honest, straightforward service.
Specializing in tax representation and advisory services, Mr. Perry’s expertise spans IRS collections and dispute resolution, individual and corporate return preparation, comprehensive tax planning, and enrolled agent federal practice. He also advises on crypto tax matters and supports clients with QuickBooks Online, serving individuals and businesses based in and around Stone Mountain, Georgia.
Among his notable accomplishments, Mr. Perry successfully resolved a complex case for a single mother who owned a small restaurant in Georgia after the state assessed more than a quarter-million dollars in liabilities stemming from unpaid sales taxes. Following five months of negotiations with the Georgia Department of Revenue, Mr. Perry secured manageable monthly payments and a $70,000 waiver of penalties and interest, preserving the client’s business. He has contributed articles to multiple professional magazines, and his firm was named among the best accounting firms in Gwinnett County, Georgia, for 2025.
Mr. Perry’s career is grounded in more than a decade in tax practice, preceded by service in the U.S. Army from May 1981 to October 1992, including duty at Fort Bliss, Texas, and in Greece. He subsequently worked as a computer programmer from 1981 to 2000 and as a life insurance agent from 2000 to 2013, experiences that strengthened the discipline and persistence that inform his approach to client representation.
Mr. Perry holds an M.S. in Accounting from Grand Canyon University, earned in 2014, and a B.S. in General Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, completed in 1981. Early guidance from his mother, who taught tax preparation classes at home, influenced his decision to pursue a career centered on tax matters.
His professional credentials include licensure as an Enrolled Agent by the Internal Revenue Service, Certified Tax Representation Consultant through the Tax Rep Network, Advanced Crypto Tax Expert certification from Crypto Tax Academy since 2019, and QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor status through Intuit since 2016.
In addition to leading his firm, Mr. Perry serves the profession and his community as president of the Atlanta chapter of the Georgia Association of Enrolled Agents and as finance officer (chief financial officer) for American Legion Post 233 in Loganville, Georgia. He has devoted more than three decades to volunteer service with the Boy Scouts of America. His honors include an Eagle Scout double legacy, multiple U.S. Army service awards, and selection for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who.
Beyond his professional commitments, Mr. Perry is married to Janyce Perry and is the father of two sons from a previous marriage and the grandfather of six grandchildren who reside in New Jersey. He enjoys woodworking in a dedicated home shop, building furniture and shelving, and tending to lawn care and home improvement projects. Looking ahead, Mr. Perry intends to grow Books, Taxes & More beyond current revenue benchmarks while ensuring American Legion Post 233 remains strong when he eventually steps down, upholding a philosophy of persistence, high standards, and straightforward service.