Our History

Operating at the intersection of law, technology, and compliance to build infrastructure for federal relief at national scale.

Compliance by Design

StenTam was founded on the premise of using cutting-edge methods to help our clients get the most out of available tax credits, specialized tax incentives, and economic relief options. Our goal, as full-service tax partners, is to help clients understand and effectively receive available funding in a fast, compliant manner.

Using technology to solve complex problems, enhance compliance, and deliver enterprise-level solutions to small and mid-size organizations are our founding principles. Our beginnings were originally focused on helping organizations apply for and receive PPP loans—a very complex process that we were able to automate.

With this success, clients asked how we could help with other aspects of the CARES Act, including the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). We responded with technology and recruited experts in the tax credit space to build a multidisciplinary tax technology firm. Our commitment to our clients is to deliver best-in-class service, compliance, and support today and into the future.

7,500+ Clients Nationwide

$3B+ Recovered

6 Years of Operation

50+ Team Members

2020

The CARES Act & PPP

Following the passage of the CARES Act, the firm focused immediately on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Our initial strategy involved developing proprietary software to handle the immense data intake required for loan applications and forgiveness.

By automating wage normalization and generating audit-ready schedules (SBA Form 3508), we enabled CPA firms and hundreds of businesses to secure accurate, defensible forgiveness for hundreds of millions of dollars in loans.

2021

The Legislative Pivot

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and subsequently the American Rescue Plan Act fundamentally altered the landscape by permitting businesses to claim both PPP forgiveness and the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC).

StenTam filled the resulting market gap by treating ERC not as a simple tax calculation, but as a complex business operations and compliance challenge, rapidly adapting our technology to accommodate "Recovery Startup Businesses" and other emerging provisions.

2022-2023

National Scale & Compliance First

Leveraging our technology platform, StenTam grew to become one of the largest ERC processors nationally. In 2022, we launched our secure client portal ecosystem, replacing email-based workflows with bank-grade security to handle sensitive payroll data.

The Moratorium Pivot: In September 2023, amidst a declared IRS processing moratorium, StenTam distinguished itself by expanding its compliance infrastructure. We deployed advanced risk-assessment protocols to support clients through the IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program and withdrawal initiatives, ensuring long-term defensibility.

2026

The Next Frontier: Trade & Tariffs

Today, our mission has expanded beyond COVID-19 relief. As the Supreme Court reviews the legality of emergency import tariffs (the Costco challenge), StenTam is applying its compliance engine to customs duties.

We continue to provide lifecycle management for our ERC clients—including audit defense and examination support—while preparing importers for potential billions in tariff refunds.