Stephanie Toplinski

Stephanie Toplinski is a Director of Mercadien, bringing over 15 years of tax expertise to the firm’s M&A services. She specializes in advising privately held companies and their owners, helping them navigate the complexities of tax planning and compliance during mergers and acquisitions. Known for her ability to identify challenges and craft tailored solutions, Stephanie is dedicated to ensuring clients achieve optimal financial outcomes. In M&A transactions, Stephanie’s expertise is particularly valuable:

• Tax Due Diligence: She oversees comprehensive tax reviews of target companies, identifying potential liabilities and opportunities.
• Transaction Structuring: Stephanie advises on tax-efficient deal structures for both buyers and sellers, maximizing after-tax returns.
• Post-Merger Integration: Her experience with various entity structures is crucial in harmonizing tax strategies after a merger.
• Tax Compliance: Ensuring efficient and accurate handling of all tax-related aspects in M&A transactions, backed by a background in managing complex tax engagements.

As leader of the Mercadien tax department’s Business Service Group, Stephanie ensures her team is well-equipped to support MCA’s M&A practice. She emphasizes ongoing training and mentorship, keeping the group updated on the latest tax implications of mergers and acquisitions. Stephanie’s commitment to continuous learning, evidenced by her current enrollment in advanced taxation courses at Penn State University, enhances her ability to provide cutting-edge advice in the rapidly evolving field of M&A taxation. Prior to joining Mercadien, Stephanie honed her skills at Bassman, Laserow, Adelman & Weiss, PC, building a solid foundation in business and individual income tax preparation that now informs her approach to M&A tax strategy. Stephanie resides in Eastampton, NJ with her fiancé and three children.