Steven V. Melnik

Steven V. Melnik is an Associate Professor at the Zicklin School of Business within Baruch College, CUNY, specializing in the Stan Ross Department of Accountancy. He holds a BBA in Accountancy (Baruch College, 1993), a JD from New York Law School (1999), and an LLM in Taxation from New York University (2000).

• His research focuses on taxation, estate planning, Medicaid planning, asset preservation, and anti-money laundering strategies.
• He has authored 15+ publications spanning payroll taxes, corporate expatriation, real property tax systems, and blockchain/AI applications in finance.
• He has received honors including the Community Contribution Award (2019) and Excellence in Teaching Award (2003).
• He contributes to professional organizations like AICPA and serves on university committees related to curriculum and accreditation.