Washington State & Local Tax

Seattle State & Local Tax Attorneys

Proven Tax Defense and Planning for Washington Companies

State and local governments, Department of Revenue, Department of Labor & Industries and Employment Security Department can and have targeted small business for intrusive audits, unrealistic assessments and aggressive collection procedures. Our attorneys have helped diverse businesses such as roofers, restaurants, contractors, fire restoration services, marine janitorial companies, medical spas, tour guides, and new media publishers to avoid paying excessive state and local taxes, labor & industries premiums, and employment security department premiums.


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Our attorneys with their unique business perspective can step in at the audit stage, or, if need be, try your case before Board of Tax Appeals, Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, Office of Administrative Hearings, and/or Superior Court. We have a track record of proven success saving our small business clients, in some cases, hundreds of thousands of dollars. This includes a recent trial victory before the Board of Tax Appeals which overturned an assessment by proving to a three judge panel the Department of Revenue's assessment methodology was arbitrary and not based on sound tax or business law

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What Our Clients Say

  • "He has been very professional at every step of the way"
    I have used Blair Russ on a few matters, and every time he has been very professional at every step of the way, went through my options, and laid out the pros and cons of each decision. I have referred him to family and friends and will use him again.
    - Scott A.
  • "I highly recommend and respect Blair for his extraordinary work on my case! Thank you, Blair, it was not possible to win without your help!"
    Blair is very logical, ethical, and energetic and knows how to work on complex cases. He is amazing in court, in front of the judge and the opposite party, and is fully prepared! He cares for his clients to help them navigate, patiently explain, and answer all questions! My business case was very complex with many intricacies which needed a lawyer like Blair! In the beginning, he tried to understand my case, its legitimacy, and how I was deceived. He did his analysis before taking my case. He put forward the right strategy to win my case! Big thanks to Blair for helping me to win this case as it was years of my efforts to not just let go! I highly recommend and respect Blair for his extraordinary work on my case! Thank you, Blair, it was not possible to win without your help!
    - Z.M.
  • Worked quickly to help us mitigate our issues on a real estate transaction.

    - Thomas H.
  • Aric is great lawyer!
    - Samatar G.
Awards & Associations

Experienced & Skilled Litigation Advocates

  • AVVO Perfect 10
  • SuperLawyers
  • Martindale Hubbell
  • Avvo Clients' Choice Award

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