Taxation Section Reception Tonight!

This is just a reminder that the joint WSBA Taxation Section - UW School of Law Graduate Program in Taxation reception is tonight, April 26, at 5 p.m. at the Seattle office of Lane Powell. This is a wonderful opportunity to network. I hope to see you there.

Entry Level Position - Wenatchee, WA

This position was posted on the WSBA website: Associate attorney, Wenatchee, WA — The Wenatchee office of Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C., a work hard and play hard group of ten attorneys located in sunny north central Washington, is seeking an entry-level associate attorney. The firm emphasizes a team approach to the delivery of legal services, primarily in litigation, general business, and municipal matters. We are seeking applicants with superior academic credentials, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to work closely with multiple attorneys and staff. Please submit your cover letter, résumé, and writing sample to mtanner@omwlaw.com.

UW Graduate Program in Taxation-WSBA Taxation Section Reception

This is just a reminder that the reception jointly hosted by the WSBA Taxation Section and the UW School of Law Graduate Program in Taxation will be held this Thursday, April 26, at 5:00 p.m. at Lane Powell, 1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4100, Seattle, WA. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about the WSBA Taxation Section and meet current members. I strongly encourage you to attend.

WSBA Tax Section Annual Luncheon

All current students in the Tax Program are cordially invited to attend the Annual Luncheon meeting of the Washington State Bar Association's Taxation Section. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May 15, from 11:30 - 1:30 at the Columbia Tower Club (75th floor of the Bank of America Tower, 701 Fifth Avenue). This year's guest speaker will be Russ Brubaker, assistant director of interpretations and technical advice for the Washington Department of Revenue and the new president of the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board. His presentation will discuss recent developments surrounding the Marketplace Fairness Act and Marketplace Equity Act, and provide some insight on the state of Washington’s economic nexus rules


The $45 registration fee pays for everything, including tax and tip. Because we want to have a nice showing of Tax Program students at this event, the Tax Program will pay your $45 registration fee if you register with Ilse Allison by Wednesday, May 9. When you register with Ilse (ra7 (at) uw.edu) be sure to indicate your choice of meal: Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Grilled Mahi Mahi, or Pecan Pesto Pasta (vegetarian).


This event is always a good opportunity for connecting with other practicing tax attorneys in the Puget Sound region. Business attire is required, as the Columbia Tower Club has a dress code. You will be denied entrance to the club if you arrive in casual attire.

LOMAP Presentation Today

This is just a reminder that Pete Roberts from the WSBA Law Office Management Assistance Program will be on campus today to talk with students about starting their own law practice. It will be held at 12:30 p.m. in room 115 a-c. Pizza will be provided.

Save the Date for the 2012 Annual Taxation Luncheon and Election of Officers

When: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Where: Columbia Tower Club
701 Fifth Ave., 75th Fl., Seattle

The keynote speaker will be Russ Brubaker, assistant director of interpretations and technical advice for the Washington Department of Revenue and the new president of the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board, an organization representing the 24 states that have passed legislation adopting the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. Federal legislation authorizing remote collection authority for Streamlined states and non-member states that meet minimum simplification requirements has been introduced in the form of the Marketplace Fairness Act and the Marketplace Equity Act. These bills have garnered the support of many major U.S. retailers, both online and those with a physical location. Mr. Brubaker will discuss developments around the federal bills and provide some insight on the state of Washington’s economic nexus rules.

The Graduate Program in Taxation will host 2-3 tables, depending on interest. We will post more information about this closer to the date.

WSBA-CLE and WSBA Taxation Section Present “Coordinating Civil and Criminal Cases and the Application of I.R.C. § 6201(a)(4)”

Co-sponsored by the Taxation Section

When: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Noon–1:00 p.m.

Where: Jackson Federal Building
Cafeteria – Eagle Room
915 Second Ave., Seattle

Join in a roundtable discussion with Blake Becker, SBSE IRS manager, to explore the issues and cases involved in coordinating civil and criminal cases and the application of I.R.C. § 6201(a)(4).

Register online to attend:
www.mywsba.org/default.aspx?tabid=90&action=MTGProductDetails&args=6931

Approved for 1 general CLE credit

Cost: Free

Spring 2012 Master's Degree Request

If you will be graduating at the end of Spring 2012 (June of this year), make sure to submit a Master's Degree Request by June 1 at 11:59 pm. You will need your UW NetID and password to access the form.