Wednesday, December 30, 2009
IRS Office of Chief Counsel Position
The Office of Chief Counsel is hiring for their Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TEGE) division in their Baltimore office. To qualify, you will need at least one year of legal expereince (GS-12 level). For more information, click here.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Experienced Attorney Position
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC has an opening in its Business Department for a motivated associate attorney. The firm is accepting résumés from Washington attorneys with three-plus years of experience in general business, corporate, estate planning, and real estate. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and work well with clients, as well as demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit. Additional consideration given to candidates with an LL.M. (tax) or with a partial book of business. This is a great opportunity to grow a practice at a recognized and well-respected 27-attorney law firm in downtown Seattle. Please visit www.lasher.com for additional information. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a résumé to Carol Hill at hill@lasher.com.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
AmLaw 200 Job Postings
RecruiterEsq.com has published a list of current openings at AmLaw 200 firms. The postings are organized by firm, location, position, and practice area. For more information, click here.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
DOJ Tax Division Job Opportunities
The Department of Justice Tax Division is currently hiring experienced civil trial attorneys and criminal prosecutors.
The Tax Division is committed to ensuring equal opportunity, to increasing the diversity of our workforce, and to creating an inclusive environment where every employee can develop their professional potential to the fullest extent possible. We believe that diversity adds value to the Division by attracting the most talented litigators possible, by developing a workforce with a vast array of talents and views and experiences, and finally, by enhancing our ability to represent and serve our country. In this regard, we are increasing our efforts to recruit and retain a diverse team of lawyers and staff, and to advance their careers and fulfill their professional and leadership potentials.
The job announcements may be viewed here for civil tax opportunities and here for criminal tax opportunities.
More information about the Tax Division is available here.
The Tax Division is committed to ensuring equal opportunity, to increasing the diversity of our workforce, and to creating an inclusive environment where every employee can develop their professional potential to the fullest extent possible. We believe that diversity adds value to the Division by attracting the most talented litigators possible, by developing a workforce with a vast array of talents and views and experiences, and finally, by enhancing our ability to represent and serve our country. In this regard, we are increasing our efforts to recruit and retain a diverse team of lawyers and staff, and to advance their careers and fulfill their professional and leadership potentials.
The job announcements may be viewed here for civil tax opportunities and here for criminal tax opportunities.
More information about the Tax Division is available here.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Registration due today, December 4
Registration is due today, please email, fax, or bring in your registration form before the end of the day.
Win 2010 Reg
Win 2010 Reg
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Winter Quarter Externship Opportunity
The Department of Revenue, Appeals Division, is seeking an extern to assist Administrative Law Judges in researching and adjudicating tax disputes. The specific area of practice is State and Local Taxation.
The position is based in the Department's Seattle Field office. If interested, please contact Administrative Law Judge Craig Weaver at
(206) 727-5414 or craigw@dor.wa.gov.
The position is based in the Department's Seattle Field office. If interested, please contact Administrative Law Judge Craig Weaver at
(206) 727-5414 or craigw@dor.wa.gov.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Winter Registration
The Winter 2010 Registration form is now available. You should have all received an email with the registration form and book list. You can return this form by email, fax, or stop by Room 434 to drop it off in person.
Please return your registration to either Gloria (gstrickl (at) uw.edu) or Allison (ablahna (at) uw.edu) no later than 12/4/09. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Win 2010 Reg
Please return your registration to either Gloria (gstrickl (at) uw.edu) or Allison (ablahna (at) uw.edu) no later than 12/4/09. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Win 2010 Reg
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Exam Schedule
T515 International Tax Saturday, Dec. 12 @1:00 p.m.
T504 Property Dispositions & Transactions Monday, Dec. 14 @ 6:00 p.m.
T534 State and Local Taxation Tuesday, Dec. 15 @ 6:00 p.m.
T503 Problems of Timing Wednesday, Dec. 16 @ 6:00 p.m.
T501 Corporations and Shareholders Thursday, Dec. 17 (Takehome)*
T512 Exempt Organizations Friday, Dec. 18 @ 6:00 p.m.
*You can pick up the T501 take home exam from Academic Services in room 364 beginning at 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 17. Regardless of the time you pick it up, your exam must be turned into Academic Services the following morning at 8:30 a.m., Friday, December 18.
Please contact Academic Services at lawnews@uw.edu with all exam reschedule requests.
T504 Property Dispositions & Transactions Monday, Dec. 14 @ 6:00 p.m.
T534 State and Local Taxation Tuesday, Dec. 15 @ 6:00 p.m.
T503 Problems of Timing Wednesday, Dec. 16 @ 6:00 p.m.
T501 Corporations and Shareholders Thursday, Dec. 17 (Takehome)*
T512 Exempt Organizations Friday, Dec. 18 @ 6:00 p.m.
*You can pick up the T501 take home exam from Academic Services in room 364 beginning at 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 17. Regardless of the time you pick it up, your exam must be turned into Academic Services the following morning at 8:30 a.m., Friday, December 18.
Please contact Academic Services at lawnews@uw.edu with all exam reschedule requests.
Change to Exam Reschedule Policy
It has come to our attention that the exam rescheduling policy we have used in the Graduate Program in Taxation without incident for 15 years is inconsistent with the law school’s general policy on rescheduling. The Associate Dean for Academic Administration has informed us that students in the Tax Program must now follow the same procedure applicable to other law students.
This change will not affect most of you, since only a few of you each quarter request to reschedule an exam. Effective immediately, all requests to reschedule exams must be routed through the Academic Services office and not through the Tax Program office. All students are subject to the law school’s exam reschedule policy, which you can access at
here
I realize that this policy does not consider the fact that many of you are full-time practitioners with active and demanding practices. I suspect that the policy was crafted with only full-time students in mind, as full-time students comprise the vast majority of the law school population. I am hopeful that Academic Services and the Associate Dean for Academic Administration will keep this in mind in considering your requests. I intend to work with them to see what can be done to accommodate the legitimate needs of Tax Program students, but I would expect that implementation of any change to the policy would not take effect until winter quarter, at the earliest.
I am sorry for any inconvenience this announcement may cause. If you have questions about the law school’s policy, please direct them to Academic Services. Any complaints or suggestions for revisions to the policy can be directed to me, and I will make sure they are forwarded as appropriate.
This change will not affect most of you, since only a few of you each quarter request to reschedule an exam. Effective immediately, all requests to reschedule exams must be routed through the Academic Services office and not through the Tax Program office. All students are subject to the law school’s exam reschedule policy, which you can access at
here
I realize that this policy does not consider the fact that many of you are full-time practitioners with active and demanding practices. I suspect that the policy was crafted with only full-time students in mind, as full-time students comprise the vast majority of the law school population. I am hopeful that Academic Services and the Associate Dean for Academic Administration will keep this in mind in considering your requests. I intend to work with them to see what can be done to accommodate the legitimate needs of Tax Program students, but I would expect that implementation of any change to the policy would not take effect until winter quarter, at the earliest.
I am sorry for any inconvenience this announcement may cause. If you have questions about the law school’s policy, please direct them to Academic Services. Any complaints or suggestions for revisions to the policy can be directed to me, and I will make sure they are forwarded as appropriate.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Job Search Strategies and Inverviewing Tips
careerbuilder.com has several articles related to job searching and interviewing that may be helpful.
For job search strategies, go to: http://msn.careerbuilder.com/MSN/Category.aspx?categoryid=JS
For tips on interviewing, go to: http://msn.careerbuilder.com/MSN/Category.aspx?categoryid=IV
For job search strategies, go to: http://msn.careerbuilder.com/MSN/Category.aspx?categoryid=JS
For tips on interviewing, go to: http://msn.careerbuilder.com/MSN/Category.aspx?categoryid=IV
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Job Posting - Salt Lake City, Utah
Private Equity Tax Associate
Our client, a prestigious, national investment firm offers an outstanding opportunity in their tax department. This Salt Lake City office is rapidly growing and successful. They are willing to relocate the right person to join their team. As a Private Equity Tax Associate with our client, you will work closely with wealth management professionals providing technical tax expertise with a focus on private equity for high profile/high net worth clientele. This is a great opportunity for a talented professional with public accounting/tax experience to take their expertise to a top financial firm in a rewarding career with the most competitive pay and benefits.
Minimum Responsibilities:
• Review of federal, state, local, and foreign tax returns and k-1s as well as estimates for all partnership products with the primary focus on private equity
• Provide tax technical and reporting support to other areas within the company (including, but not limited to tax planning, legal, controllers, entity group, various business teams, etc.)
• Respond to the investors and tax authority inquiries
Qualifications:
• Minimum 3-6 years tax experience
• CPA preferred
• Experience with private equity/venture capital funds (including tax reporting for holding companies and blockers)
• Experience with various state and local corporate tax return filings (including estimated tax payments and extensions)
• Experience with hedge funds and/or financial products taxation a plus, but not required
• Willingness and ability to work overtime
• Solid managerial skills
• Detail-oriented, committed, conscientious, ability to multi-task
• Solid excel skills
Pay: DOE competitive
Jaclyn Reiner | Staffing Supervisor
P 206.405.3300 x2010 | F 206.405.3760
TERRA Staffing Group | THE RIGHT FIT
www.TerraStaffingGroup.com
Our client, a prestigious, national investment firm offers an outstanding opportunity in their tax department. This Salt Lake City office is rapidly growing and successful. They are willing to relocate the right person to join their team. As a Private Equity Tax Associate with our client, you will work closely with wealth management professionals providing technical tax expertise with a focus on private equity for high profile/high net worth clientele. This is a great opportunity for a talented professional with public accounting/tax experience to take their expertise to a top financial firm in a rewarding career with the most competitive pay and benefits.
Minimum Responsibilities:
• Review of federal, state, local, and foreign tax returns and k-1s as well as estimates for all partnership products with the primary focus on private equity
• Provide tax technical and reporting support to other areas within the company (including, but not limited to tax planning, legal, controllers, entity group, various business teams, etc.)
• Respond to the investors and tax authority inquiries
Qualifications:
• Minimum 3-6 years tax experience
• CPA preferred
• Experience with private equity/venture capital funds (including tax reporting for holding companies and blockers)
• Experience with various state and local corporate tax return filings (including estimated tax payments and extensions)
• Experience with hedge funds and/or financial products taxation a plus, but not required
• Willingness and ability to work overtime
• Solid managerial skills
• Detail-oriented, committed, conscientious, ability to multi-task
• Solid excel skills
Pay: DOE competitive
Jaclyn Reiner | Staffing Supervisor
P 206.405.3300 x2010 | F 206.405.3760
TERRA Staffing Group | THE RIGHT FIT
www.TerraStaffingGroup.com
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Antitrust Day
What? A panel of distinguished antitrust attorneys discussing antitrust issues and related practice challenges and career opportunities. Lunch will be served!
Who Sponsors? The Antitrust Section of the Washington State Bar Association and the Antitrust Section of the American Bar Association.
When? November 12 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:20 p.m.
Where? William Gates Hall 138
Who’s invited? All UW and Seattle U. law students
Why Attend? If you might be interested in any aspect of business law, attendance should be a no-brainer. Even if you have no such interest, this provides a great opportunity to hear from some excellent lawyers discuss very interesting issues.
RSVP to gstrickl (at) uw.edu
Who Sponsors? The Antitrust Section of the Washington State Bar Association and the Antitrust Section of the American Bar Association.
When? November 12 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:20 p.m.
Where? William Gates Hall 138
Who’s invited? All UW and Seattle U. law students
Why Attend? If you might be interested in any aspect of business law, attendance should be a no-brainer. Even if you have no such interest, this provides a great opportunity to hear from some excellent lawyers discuss very interesting issues.
RSVP to gstrickl (at) uw.edu
Monday, October 19, 2009
New WSBA CLE Reporting Procedure
For those of you seeking CLE credits for your tax courses, you must now complete a Form 1 Application (http://www.wsba.org/lawyers/groups/mcle/mcleboardform1.htm) for each course and submit it along with a copy of the course syllabus and an attendance verification form (which we will supply). The attendance verification form will need to be completed by you and signed off on by the course instructor. Accordingly, I encourage you to complete it as close to the end of the quarter as possible; otherwise, your instructor may not be able to verify your attendance. In addition, please keep a copy of your course syllabus so that you will have it when you submit your CLE credits.
Please note that those of you who just passed the bar will be able to receive credit for class sessions you will take after you have been sworn in, but not before. Also, you can only carry over 15 credits per reporting period. Accordingly, it will not benefit you to report more than 60 credits, 45 for the current reporting period and 15 for the subsequent reporting period.
Please note that those of you who just passed the bar will be able to receive credit for class sessions you will take after you have been sworn in, but not before. Also, you can only carry over 15 credits per reporting period. Accordingly, it will not benefit you to report more than 60 credits, 45 for the current reporting period and 15 for the subsequent reporting period.
Informational Interview Session Reminder
The informational interview session presented by John Clynch will be held tomorrow, October 20, at noon in room 115 B-C. If you have not already signed up, please do so today by 2:00 PM.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
IRS Office of Chief Counsel Interview Selection
I have emailed those of you selected for an interview with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel. Please check both your personal and UW accounts. And if you have any questions, please let me know. The interviews will take place this Thursday, October 15.
Monday, October 12, 2009
IRS Office of Chief Counsel Interview Selection
The IRS Office of Chief Counsel will be making their interview selections tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
KPMG Application Deadline: October 8, 2009
This is just a reminder that the KPMG application deadline is tomorrow, October 8. For the job posting, go to http://uwgraduatetaxprogram.blogspot.com/2009/08/kpmg-job-posting.html.
Symplicity Training
Symplicity training for LL.M. students will take place tomorrow, October 8, 2009, at 12:30 PM in Room 133. Please note the time change from my prior post.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Symplicity Training
The Career Development Office will be providing a Symplicity Training for LL.M. students on Thursday, October 8, 2009 in Room 133 at noon.
KPMG Information Fair
The KPMG Information Fair is being held this Monday, October 5, 2009 between 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM at the Balmer Commons in Balmer Hall. For more information, please see the original post: http://uwgraduatetaxprogram.blogspot.com/2009/08/kpmg-information-fair.html.
For those of you interested in accounting firms or even for those of you who don't know whether an accounting firm would be a good fit, I strongly encourage you to attend this event.
For those of you interested in accounting firms or even for those of you who don't know whether an accounting firm would be a good fit, I strongly encourage you to attend this event.
Deloitte Applications
This is just a friendly reminder that your Deloitte applications are due no later than 12:00 PM this Monday, October 5, 2009. For those of you who have not yet completed the online portion of the application, you will need to use the original passcode that I posted with the job announcement: S10SEATF. The newer passcode does not work.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Deloitte Lunch Presentation
The Deloitte lunch presentation will take place tomorrow, September 30, 2009 at noon in room 115 B-C.
Application Deadlines
IRS Office of Chief Counsel applications are due tomorrow, September 30, 2009 at 2:00 PM in my office. Please remember to submit your materials in duplicate. One copy will be mailed to the National Office while the other copy will be mailed to the Seattle office.
Also, please note that the application deadlines for KPMG and Deloitte include the online portion of the application. If you do not complete that portion by the deadline, your application may not be considered.
Also, please note that the application deadlines for KPMG and Deloitte include the online portion of the application. If you do not complete that portion by the deadline, your application may not be considered.
Honor Code Presentation Today
This is a reminder of today's meeting with Associate Dean Nicolas regarding the School of Law's Honor Code this afternoon at 3:30 in Room 133. This meeting is required for all new students in the Graduate Program in Taxation. If you are unable to attend, please see Gloria or Allison in the Tax Program office to make arrangements to view a podcast recording of the presentation.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Tax Lockers
We are currently out of lockers for tax students. However, if some people who reserved a locker would be willing to share, we may be able to accommodate a few more students. Please email Allison at ablahna (at) uw.edu if you are willing to take on a locker buddy.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Honor Code Presentation
Associate Dean Peter Nicolas will be giving a presentation on the Honor Code Tuesday, September 29 at 3:00 p.m. in room 133. All new students are required to attend this half hour lecture, and will be asked to sign a statement verifying they will abide by the Honor Code.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
IRS Office of Chief Counsel Lunch Presentation
The IRS Office of Chief Counsel lunch presentation will take place today at 12:00 PM in Room 117.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Foster Law Group - Job Posting
JOB DESCRIPTION: CONTRACT ATTORNEY
POSITION: Contract Attorney with law firm that specializes in estate planning and nonprofit tax-exempt organizations, both domestic and international, with offices in Seattle and Bainbridge Island.
Primary Function: Work primarily from home on tax research, particularly in the area of tax-exempt organizations; opportunity to assist with estate planning, probate and nonprofit matters.
Hours: 8-10 hours a week.
Pay: Commensurate with experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
Tax research and writing
Assist with exempt organization matters
Other Responsibilities:
Assist with estate planning and probate matters
Necessary Qualifications:
• Outstanding writing abilities
• Outstanding research abilities, particularly utilizing internet-based research
• Outstanding ability to manage the opportunity to work primarily from home
• Outstanding knowledge of and comfort with business use of computers in a paperless office
• Team player with excellent ability to communicate with a variety of clients
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Course work or experience in the law of tax-exempt organizations
Preferred Qualifications:
• L.L.M
• Coursework or experience in estate tax and international taxation
• Proficiency in a foreign language
Please mail resume to:
Foster Law Group, PLLC
355 Ericksen Avenue, Suite 401
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
POSITION: Contract Attorney with law firm that specializes in estate planning and nonprofit tax-exempt organizations, both domestic and international, with offices in Seattle and Bainbridge Island.
Primary Function: Work primarily from home on tax research, particularly in the area of tax-exempt organizations; opportunity to assist with estate planning, probate and nonprofit matters.
Hours: 8-10 hours a week.
Pay: Commensurate with experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
Tax research and writing
Assist with exempt organization matters
Other Responsibilities:
Assist with estate planning and probate matters
Necessary Qualifications:
• Outstanding writing abilities
• Outstanding research abilities, particularly utilizing internet-based research
• Outstanding ability to manage the opportunity to work primarily from home
• Outstanding knowledge of and comfort with business use of computers in a paperless office
• Team player with excellent ability to communicate with a variety of clients
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Course work or experience in the law of tax-exempt organizations
Preferred Qualifications:
• L.L.M
• Coursework or experience in estate tax and international taxation
• Proficiency in a foreign language
Please mail resume to:
Foster Law Group, PLLC
355 Ericksen Avenue, Suite 401
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Change to take-home exam policy
For those of you who are familiar with the take-home exam policy, please be aware that the faculty has altered this policy according to the 11-01-1997 Faculty Resolution. Take-home exams will now be given out on a specific day, and must be returned by 8:30 a.m. the following day, regardless of the time it was picked up the day before. In other words, if you would like a full 24 hours to complete the take home exam, you must pick up the exam by 8:30 a.m. Tax students should be aware that Prof. Drake's T501 take-home exam has been rescheduled to Thursday, December 17. Questions on this policy may be directed to lawnews@uw.edu.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Orientation Reminder
We will be holding an orientation for new students on September 24, beginning at 5:00 p.m. At the orientation, you will receive course materials, syllabi, Westlaw and Lexis passwords, and other items. There will be a brief program beginning at 6:00 p.m., followed by a food and drink reception. You are strongly encouraged to attend this important informational and social event. Faculty will be there to answer your questions and there will be a chance to meet those who will be entering the program with you. If, however, you are unable to make it, please send an email to Allison (ablahna (at)uw.edu) or Gloria (gstrickl (at)uw.edu).
We hope to see you there!
We hope to see you there!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
IRS Office of Chief Counsel Applications
For those of you applying to the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, please submit your application materials to me in duplicate no later than Wednesday, September 30, at 2:00 PM. One copy will be sent to the National office and the other will be sent to the Seattle office.
If you plan to attend the lunch presentation on Wednesday, September 23, but haven't already sent me your lunch selection, please do so by next Wednesday, September 16.
And, if you do plan to apply, please send me an email letting me know.
If you plan to attend the lunch presentation on Wednesday, September 23, but haven't already sent me your lunch selection, please do so by next Wednesday, September 16.
And, if you do plan to apply, please send me an email letting me know.
John Price Scholarships
We received over 30 requests for the John Price Scholarships to attend the 54th Annual Estate Planning Seminar. The three winners have been notified and asked to confirm their acceptance. If a winner declines, we will select an alternate by random draw and notify that person individually. Thanks for your interest in attending the seminar!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Deloitte Online Application Passcode
For those of you applying to Deloitte, the new passcode for the online portion of the application is as follows: S10SEAFT11SEP
http://careers.deloitte.com/united-states/students/opportunities.aspx
http://careers.deloitte.com/united-states/students/opportunities.aspx
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Registration Deadline Friday!
Please let either Gloria or Allison know which classes you'd like to take by returning the registration form or dropping one of us an email with your selections. If you are going to send an email, please include the course number and your student identification number in the email. Please do not email Heather or Sam with your registration information. The registration deadline is September 4. Feel free to call or email with any questions.
Aut09Regform
Aut09 A Cad Calendar Exam
Aut09Regform
Aut09 A Cad Calendar Exam
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Deloitte Applications
The computer glitch that prevented applicants from completing the online portion of the Deloitte application has now been fixed. If you encounter any problems when you try again, please let me know.
WSBA Tax Section Young Lawyer Committee Social Event
As some of you may be aware, the Tax Section of the WSBA recently established a Young Lawyers Committee with the goal of increasing awareness among tax attorneys relatively new to the practice of law of the Tax Section and the benefits associated with its various committees. With this goal in mind, we are excited to invite all of you to the first annual Young Lawyers social event. The details regarding this event are as follows:
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Law offices of Carney Badley Spellman – 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600, Seattle, Washington 98104
Cost: Free
Complimentary wine and hors devours will be served. In addition to the Committee’s goal of increasing awareness of the Tax Section, we strive to create a stronger network of our peers. We look forward to seeing all of you.
Please RSVP to sullivan@carneylaw.com
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Law offices of Carney Badley Spellman – 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600, Seattle, Washington 98104
Cost: Free
Complimentary wine and hors devours will be served. In addition to the Committee’s goal of increasing awareness of the Tax Section, we strive to create a stronger network of our peers. We look forward to seeing all of you.
Please RSVP to sullivan@carneylaw.com
Monday, August 31, 2009
Informational Interview Presentation
On Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 12:00 PM, John Clynch, Staff Attorney for the UW Federal Tax Clinic, will conduct a workshop on informational interviews. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn how to begin your job search strategy, and I encourage you to attend.
We will be providing box lunches. Please let me know your lunch selection if you plan to attend.
Panini Lunch Boxes
1. Caprese: Roma tomatoes, fresh whole-milk mozzarella, olive oil and basil
2. Grilled Vegetable: Marinated and grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, caramelized onion, roasted peppers, roma tomato and balsamic vinaigrette
3. Black Forest Ham: Dietz & Watson Black Forest Ham with gruyere, dijonnaise and lettuce
4. Roasted Chicken: Fresh roasted chicken breast, jarlsburg, sundried tomato aioli and lettuce
5. Roast Turkey: Dietz & Watson roast turkey breast with havarti, dijonnaise, lettuce and roma tomato
Salad Lunch Boxes
6. Mediterranean Chicken Salad: Sliced roasted chicken breast with green beans, roma tomatoes, yellow peppers, calamata olives, feta cheese, capers and fresh herbs
7. Gourmondo Salad: Mixed greens with rocquefort, candied walnuts, pears and sherry vinaigrette
We will be providing box lunches. Please let me know your lunch selection if you plan to attend.
Panini Lunch Boxes
1. Caprese: Roma tomatoes, fresh whole-milk mozzarella, olive oil and basil
2. Grilled Vegetable: Marinated and grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, caramelized onion, roasted peppers, roma tomato and balsamic vinaigrette
3. Black Forest Ham: Dietz & Watson Black Forest Ham with gruyere, dijonnaise and lettuce
4. Roasted Chicken: Fresh roasted chicken breast, jarlsburg, sundried tomato aioli and lettuce
5. Roast Turkey: Dietz & Watson roast turkey breast with havarti, dijonnaise, lettuce and roma tomato
Salad Lunch Boxes
6. Mediterranean Chicken Salad: Sliced roasted chicken breast with green beans, roma tomatoes, yellow peppers, calamata olives, feta cheese, capers and fresh herbs
7. Gourmondo Salad: Mixed greens with rocquefort, candied walnuts, pears and sherry vinaigrette
Friday, August 28, 2009
Tax Policy Specialist 2 Position
The following link will take you to the job posting for the Department of Revenue Position:
http://dor.wa.gov/Content/AboutUs/careers/announcements/18553e.pdf
http://dor.wa.gov/Content/AboutUs/careers/announcements/18553e.pdf
Thursday, August 27, 2009
54th Annual Estate Planning Seminar
On October 1 and 2, the Estate Planning Council of Seattle and the Washington State Bar Association will sponsor the 54th Annual Estate Planning Seminar. This is the second largest estate planning seminar in the country, with over 1,000 in attendance each year. The brochure for this year's program is attached to this message. As you will see, the conference is a "must" for any estate planner. I strongly encourage those of you interested in a career as an estate planner to attend this conference. It is a great opportunity to network with potential employers and the substance of the program (with the exception of one presentation scheduled just before the lunch on Thursday morning and another later Friday afternoon) is top-notch.
The Washington State Bar Association is offering three "John Price Scholarships" to three students enrolled in the UW Graduate Program in Taxation. These scholarships, named after Professor John Price, a former Dean of the School of Law and a world-renowned estate planner, offer complimentary admission to the conference (a $470 value) together with a complimentary set of course materials for the entire program. Lunch is not included with these scholarships.
If you would like to be considered for one of the John Price Scholarships, please send Sam Donaldson an email (sdonalds@uw.edu) as soon as possible. If more than three students indicate interest prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, there will be a lottery to award the scholarships. The results of any such lottery will be announced on Wednesday, September 9. Winners will be expected to submit information to claim the scholarship by Monday, September 14.
Estate Planning Brochure
The Washington State Bar Association is offering three "John Price Scholarships" to three students enrolled in the UW Graduate Program in Taxation. These scholarships, named after Professor John Price, a former Dean of the School of Law and a world-renowned estate planner, offer complimentary admission to the conference (a $470 value) together with a complimentary set of course materials for the entire program. Lunch is not included with these scholarships.
If you would like to be considered for one of the John Price Scholarships, please send Sam Donaldson an email (sdonalds@uw.edu) as soon as possible. If more than three students indicate interest prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, there will be a lottery to award the scholarships. The results of any such lottery will be announced on Wednesday, September 9. Winners will be expected to submit information to claim the scholarship by Monday, September 14.
Estate Planning Brochure
Thursday, August 20, 2009
KPMG Job Posting
Below you will find the general Tax Associate posting for KPMG, along with descriptions of the practice groups that are hiring. As of now, both SALT (State & Local) and Federal Tax will be looking for candidates in the Fall. International Tax (ICS) may interview at the same time or after first quarter grades have been posted. All students interested in KPMG are encouraged to submit their paperwork at this time with the understanding that if they prefer ICS, they may have to wait for their first round interview.
• KPMG Seattle very strongly prefers candidates with an undergraduate degree in Accounting or at minimum, a business-related undergrad degree with some accounting coursework.
Application Requirements
1. All of the following steps must be completed by 11:59pm on Thursday, October 8, 2009, for an application to be considered. No partial applications will be reviewed.
2. Please email the following items to the Seattle Campus Recruiting Mailbox at us-seacssrecruiting@kpmg.com. Be sure to note “UW LLM Application” in the subject line of your email.
a. Current Resume
b. Electronic copies of all prior transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
c. Completed copy of the Information Form which can be found at http://www.kpmgcampus.com/campus/interview/InformationRequestForm.asp.
3. Complete the online KPMG Employment Application which can be found at www.kpmgcampus.com/reg.
Title: Associate
When you choose KPMG as the place to build your career in tax, you can really add value. KPMG’s tax partners and professionals pride themselves on understanding our clients’ business strategy and needs, providing a broad range of federal, state, local and international tax services to meet those needs. Together with other KPMG International member firms we provide services that help address our clients’ tax needs close to home and around the world. KPMG is a great place to build your career.
The Seattle office houses various tax service lines including Federal Tax, State and Local Tax, Economic Valuation Services, International Corporate Services, and International Executive Services. Our tax professionals endeavor to arm our clients with the knowledge they need to compete effectively in the local, national and global marketplaces. They bring the experience and commitment necessary to deliver compliance and advisory services to help meet clients’ specific needs.
Responsibilities:
• Perform tax-related tasks for a variety of clients
• Participate in a full spectrum of assignments and receive hands-on experience in a collegial environment
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop and sustain excellent client relationships
• Keep up-to-date on current tax practices
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related course of study; a master of science degree in Taxation; a J.D. degree or an LL.M. with a concentration in Taxation from an accredited college/university
• Demonstrated leadership potential and time management skills
• Ability to understand and communicate technical tax information in a confident and concise manner
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment
• Aspires to professional excellence both in personal effectiveness and client service
KPMG Tax – Practice Descriptions
Federal Tax Services
KPMG's Federal Tax Services Practice is a resource for clients that need help complying with the latest IRS rules and regulations. Our tax professionals who handle federal tax issues bring the experience and commitment necessary to deliver tax compliance and advisory services to help meet our clients' specific needs.
KPMG’s Federal Tax Services practice offers a broad range of capabilities in the following areas:
• Compliance and Advisory Services: comprehensive day-to-day tax advisory services, tax compliance services, regulatory representation, and tax provision preparation and review
• Accounting Methods and Credit Services: tax accounting services, research and experimentation tax credit review, and fixed asset review
• Mergers and Acquisitions: due diligence, acquisition and disposition tax planning, and services related to troubled companies
• Tax Controversy Services: tax court services and alternative dispute resolution services
• Tax Management Services: tax operational analysis, tax outsourcing, and tax technology
• Tax Planning for Tax-Exempt Organizations: tax management, transactions and reorganizations, advocacy, and compliance
State and Local Tax
KPMG’s State and Local Tax (SALT) practice needs more members for their Income Franchise team. KPMG's SALT practice assists clients as they work to reduce their tax liabilities and enhance the bottom line. As a national practice, SALT is committed to bringing some of the best professionals to each engagement and providing dynamic tax services to clients.
Additional educational hours are needed in Washington State beyond the bachelor’s degree in order to become eligible to sit the CPA exam and/or become certified as a CPA. KPMG asks that candidates intending to pursue a CPA license meet the educational requirements needed to be eligible to sit the CPA exam prior to starting employment with KPMG.
International Corporate Services
KPMG’s International Corporate Services (ICS) practice strives to help companies as they work to achieve tax efficiency in their international operations. From major multinationals already operating in several countries to small businesses planning their first foray abroad, companies face a daunting array of regulations and tax concerns that impact – and inform – their global business decisions. With international perspective and local experience, our ICS professionals provide practical advice on establishing new ventures and contracts, structuring overseas transactions in a tax-efficient manner, managing their effective tax rates, and maintaining compliance with tax and trade regulations.
• KPMG Seattle very strongly prefers candidates with an undergraduate degree in Accounting or at minimum, a business-related undergrad degree with some accounting coursework.
Application Requirements
1. All of the following steps must be completed by 11:59pm on Thursday, October 8, 2009, for an application to be considered. No partial applications will be reviewed.
2. Please email the following items to the Seattle Campus Recruiting Mailbox at us-seacssrecruiting@kpmg.com. Be sure to note “UW LLM Application” in the subject line of your email.
a. Current Resume
b. Electronic copies of all prior transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
c. Completed copy of the Information Form which can be found at http://www.kpmgcampus.com/campus/interview/InformationRequestForm.asp.
3. Complete the online KPMG Employment Application which can be found at www.kpmgcampus.com/reg.
Title: Associate
When you choose KPMG as the place to build your career in tax, you can really add value. KPMG’s tax partners and professionals pride themselves on understanding our clients’ business strategy and needs, providing a broad range of federal, state, local and international tax services to meet those needs. Together with other KPMG International member firms we provide services that help address our clients’ tax needs close to home and around the world. KPMG is a great place to build your career.
The Seattle office houses various tax service lines including Federal Tax, State and Local Tax, Economic Valuation Services, International Corporate Services, and International Executive Services. Our tax professionals endeavor to arm our clients with the knowledge they need to compete effectively in the local, national and global marketplaces. They bring the experience and commitment necessary to deliver compliance and advisory services to help meet clients’ specific needs.
Responsibilities:
• Perform tax-related tasks for a variety of clients
• Participate in a full spectrum of assignments and receive hands-on experience in a collegial environment
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop and sustain excellent client relationships
• Keep up-to-date on current tax practices
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related course of study; a master of science degree in Taxation; a J.D. degree or an LL.M. with a concentration in Taxation from an accredited college/university
• Demonstrated leadership potential and time management skills
• Ability to understand and communicate technical tax information in a confident and concise manner
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment
• Aspires to professional excellence both in personal effectiveness and client service
KPMG Tax – Practice Descriptions
Federal Tax Services
KPMG's Federal Tax Services Practice is a resource for clients that need help complying with the latest IRS rules and regulations. Our tax professionals who handle federal tax issues bring the experience and commitment necessary to deliver tax compliance and advisory services to help meet our clients' specific needs.
KPMG’s Federal Tax Services practice offers a broad range of capabilities in the following areas:
• Compliance and Advisory Services: comprehensive day-to-day tax advisory services, tax compliance services, regulatory representation, and tax provision preparation and review
• Accounting Methods and Credit Services: tax accounting services, research and experimentation tax credit review, and fixed asset review
• Mergers and Acquisitions: due diligence, acquisition and disposition tax planning, and services related to troubled companies
• Tax Controversy Services: tax court services and alternative dispute resolution services
• Tax Management Services: tax operational analysis, tax outsourcing, and tax technology
• Tax Planning for Tax-Exempt Organizations: tax management, transactions and reorganizations, advocacy, and compliance
State and Local Tax
KPMG’s State and Local Tax (SALT) practice needs more members for their Income Franchise team. KPMG's SALT practice assists clients as they work to reduce their tax liabilities and enhance the bottom line. As a national practice, SALT is committed to bringing some of the best professionals to each engagement and providing dynamic tax services to clients.
Additional educational hours are needed in Washington State beyond the bachelor’s degree in order to become eligible to sit the CPA exam and/or become certified as a CPA. KPMG asks that candidates intending to pursue a CPA license meet the educational requirements needed to be eligible to sit the CPA exam prior to starting employment with KPMG.
International Corporate Services
KPMG’s International Corporate Services (ICS) practice strives to help companies as they work to achieve tax efficiency in their international operations. From major multinationals already operating in several countries to small businesses planning their first foray abroad, companies face a daunting array of regulations and tax concerns that impact – and inform – their global business decisions. With international perspective and local experience, our ICS professionals provide practical advice on establishing new ventures and contracts, structuring overseas transactions in a tax-efficient manner, managing their effective tax rates, and maintaining compliance with tax and trade regulations.
KPMG Information Fair
Date: Monday, October 5, 2009
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Balmer Commons (Balmer Hall)
• This is an open event where current students will be able to meet and interact with professionals from all of the practices. Regarding tax specifically, KPMG will have professionals from the State and Local group, the International Corporate Services group, and the Federal Tax group present to talk about opportunities available with them. Anyone who is interested in KPMG is strongly encouraged to attend the event to get a better sense of what is available and the Firm culture.
• For more information about careers at KPMG, go to www.kpmgcareers.com.
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Balmer Commons (Balmer Hall)
• This is an open event where current students will be able to meet and interact with professionals from all of the practices. Regarding tax specifically, KPMG will have professionals from the State and Local group, the International Corporate Services group, and the Federal Tax group present to talk about opportunities available with them. Anyone who is interested in KPMG is strongly encouraged to attend the event to get a better sense of what is available and the Firm culture.
• For more information about careers at KPMG, go to www.kpmgcareers.com.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Careers in Tax Law Book
A copy of Careers in Tax Law: Perspectives on the Tax Profession and What It Holds for You is available in my office. If you check it out, please return it within one week so that others may use it as well.
IRS Office of Chief Counsel Brochures and Recruitment Video
I just received recruitment brochures and a DVD from the IRS Office of Chief Counsel. Feel free to check out the DVD; the brochures are available on a first come, first served basis.
Deloitte Job Posting
The following is the Deloitte job description. Please submit the required materials to me electronically by 12:00 PM on Monday, October 5. For those of you who plan to apply, please email me (hla3@uw.edu) for a copy of the Deloitte Information Form.
*Recent graduates: Please include in your cover letter your plans for this upcoming year, as the postion(s) will not begin until Fall 2010.
TITLE:
Tax Consultant, Lead Tax Services (Full-Time) - Fall 2010
Description:
There is a tax implication for almost every transaction a company undertakes, from trading to acquisition to off shoring. Even the most sophisticated global companies often struggle with balancing compliance details and long-term tax strategy. The tax specialists of Deloitte Tax LLP ("Deloitte Tax") have the perspective to help companies understand national, state and local and international tax structures and align the tax function with business objectives.
As an employee of Deloitte Tax, you will work with colleagues worldwide to serve our clients. As you advance in your career, most Deloitte Tax professionals specialize in at least one industry and one group of service offerings.
Deloitte Tax's Lead Tax Services (LTS) professionals understand the intricacies of tax regulations and their relationships to business. In many cases, LTS professionals manage the day-to-day client service relationships-and as such, these professionals serve as the gateway to a variety of specialized Deloitte tax services that can help improve compliance with taxing entities while maintaining each client's overall tax risk profile. Knowledgeable in Federal Tax compliance and planning, LTS professionals work closely with clients and other members of the Deloitte Tax team to understand each organization's global goals and strategies and how industry and economic trends affect the business
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science/Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting or Taxation, or JD or LLM Degree
• Strong academic credentials
• Relevant work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs)
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
Special Instructions:
1) Must also apply at careers.deloitte.com, (make sure you go to the Students section.) Go to Job Search and enter S10SEATF into the Keywords. This must be completed by the application deadline for your campus.
2) Complete the Deloitte Info Form and submit with Career Center Application.
Required Application Documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts
Deloitte Info Form
*Recent graduates: Please include in your cover letter your plans for this upcoming year, as the postion(s) will not begin until Fall 2010.
TITLE:
Tax Consultant, Lead Tax Services (Full-Time) - Fall 2010
Description:
There is a tax implication for almost every transaction a company undertakes, from trading to acquisition to off shoring. Even the most sophisticated global companies often struggle with balancing compliance details and long-term tax strategy. The tax specialists of Deloitte Tax LLP ("Deloitte Tax") have the perspective to help companies understand national, state and local and international tax structures and align the tax function with business objectives.
As an employee of Deloitte Tax, you will work with colleagues worldwide to serve our clients. As you advance in your career, most Deloitte Tax professionals specialize in at least one industry and one group of service offerings.
Deloitte Tax's Lead Tax Services (LTS) professionals understand the intricacies of tax regulations and their relationships to business. In many cases, LTS professionals manage the day-to-day client service relationships-and as such, these professionals serve as the gateway to a variety of specialized Deloitte tax services that can help improve compliance with taxing entities while maintaining each client's overall tax risk profile. Knowledgeable in Federal Tax compliance and planning, LTS professionals work closely with clients and other members of the Deloitte Tax team to understand each organization's global goals and strategies and how industry and economic trends affect the business
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science/Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting or Taxation, or JD or LLM Degree
• Strong academic credentials
• Relevant work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs)
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
Special Instructions:
1) Must also apply at careers.deloitte.com, (make sure you go to the Students section.) Go to Job Search and enter S10SEATF into the Keywords. This must be completed by the application deadline for your campus.
2) Complete the Deloitte Info Form and submit with Career Center Application.
Required Application Documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts
Deloitte Info Form
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