Derek White
IRS Enrolled Agent, Principal
Fall seven times, stand up eight times.
Get to Know Me
Derek is a Tax Principal with over 16 years of experience in public accounting, specializing in accounting for income taxes (ASC 740), consulting for mergers and acquisitions and startups, qualified small business stock and stock-based compensation. He has additional expertise in servicing clients in industrial and consumer products, life sciences, technology and emerging growth and private client services industries.
Derek is a Withum Training Fellow, leading summer courses for technical training within the Firm.
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Active in his business community, Derek serves on the Golden Gate Restaurant Association panel and has led tax strategy CPE trainings with external organizations to share his knowledge on the restaurant business and tax. Derek is also an active volunteer at his daughters’ school, participating in classroom activities and community garden days.
Work Hard/Play Hard
Outside of work, Derek enjoys spending time with his family. He is a three-time Boston Marathon runner and a Spartan Trifecta. His hobbies include woodworking, among other Home Improvement DIY activities.
Latest Thinking
Preliminary Guidance Released on OBBBA’s No Tax on Tips Provision
The Treasury Department has released preliminary guidance on the jobs that are expected to qualify under the “No Tax on Tips” provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, commonly […]
Updates: Insights Related to No Tax on Tips and Overtime in the OBBBA
Latest Update: As of September 3, 2025, the Treasury Department released its preliminary listing of jobs that qualify under the “No Tax On Tips” Provision of the One Big Beautiful […]
What You Need to Know Now About New Legislation: No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime
Update: As of September 3, 2025, the Treasury Department released its preliminary listing of jobs that qualify under the “No Tax On Tips” Provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill […]