Michael J. Devereux II
Tax Consultant 
314.862.2070
mdevereux@muellerprost.com Download Mike's bio >
Mike Devereux joined Mueller Prost PC in 2000 in the firm's tax department. As an energetic and ambitious accountant with an outstanding passion for tax, Mike has demonstrated leadership and exceptional judgment in the tax structuring of various acquisitions, has led hundreds of R&E Tax Credit study engagements, and is lead coordinator for Mueller Prost PC’s special tax incentives program. He is frequently asked to speak to various professional and industry trade organizations and associations about opportunities to reduce federal and state tax liability.
Prior to joining Mueller Prost PC, Mike worked for his father's CPA firm beginning at the age of 13, thus setting the stage for a career in public accounting. His fervor for tax legislation that impacts his clients is unmatched and drives his pro-active approach to serving clients.
Mike is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Missouri Society of CPAs, and Associated Industries of Missouri. Mike also serves on the Executive Committee for Good Shepherd Children & Family Services. These activities contributed to Mike being named to the 30 Under 30 Class of 2007 by the St. Louis Business Journal.
Mike received his undergraduate degree in accounting from Missouri State University and is currently enrolled in the Masters of Taxation Program at Fontbonne University.
A list of recent articles co-authored by Mike can be found below:
- The Impact of Union Carbide on Research Credit Claims, Journal of Taxation, May 2009
- Inject Cash Into Your Bottom Line with the Research and Experimentation (R&E) Tax Credit, Plastics Business, Summer 2006
- Tax-Breaking the Mold: Research & Experimentation (R&E) Tax Credits for Mold Builders, American Mold Builder, Summer 2006
- Something to Mill On: The Research & Experimentation (R&E) Tax Credit, Tooling & Machining, Fall 2006
- Research Pays Your Taxes, Modern Casting, January 2008
- Substantiation Research Tax Credits in Today's Environment, Plastics Business, Fall 2009
- The Research Tax Credit for the Tooling and Machining Industry, Tooling & Machining, Fall 2009
- Design-Build Contractors May Qualify for the Research Tax Credit and Energy Deductions Relating to Code Section 179D