Peter Steffense.

For 38 years, I was employed by the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) retiring in 2014 as the head of the field audit program. My experience as an expert witness with over 30 years of testifying via deposition, administrative hearings, affidavits and court room testimony allows me to vigorously present your side of tax issues and help you prepare to testify with confidence.

As a trainer/presenter I have been a contributing author to numerous text books used by the State of Florida and the Federation of Tax Administrators.    Teaching and presenting in classes and conferences throughout the United States.


Now in private practice (Peter Steffens Consulting LLC) my clients benefit from my broad knowledge of taxes and auditing for various industries, including Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, Automotive, Aircraft, Boating, Hotel and Restaurant, Retail Sales, Manufacturing, Grocery, Construction, Leasing, Banking, and Import/Export. By providing tax exposure and risk evaluations, I recommend actions, that help to ensure compliance and minimize liability.

I’m known for being a creative problem solver and change agent with strong communication skills. My nationally recognized “Mr. Mob” character has been presented at events for over 25 years, entertaining and educating attendees on preventing fuel tax evasion.

My career accomplishments include:

  • 30+ years of experience as the expert witness for the DOR in Motor Fuel Tax, Sales and Use Tax, Communications Services Tax, Audit Procedures, and Financial/Tax Accounting.

  • More than 25 years of experience as a classroom instructor, primary author and contributing author of numerous training manuals for both the DOR and the Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA)

  • Former FTA National Motor Fuel Tax Section Chair, National Motor Fuel Tax Section Vice-Chair, “Uniformity” Committee Chair, and DOR Automobile Dealer Advisory Board Representative

  • 2014 Recipient of the FTA Robert E. Beck Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to the Motor Fuel Tax Section

  • Keynote Speaker for various organization, including; FTA, regional state tax associations, American Petroleum Institute, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Association of County Clerks.