Taxation Section
The Taxation Section provides current information on federal and state tax issues that directly affect practitioners in Washington. It gives new attorneys with an interest in tax law an opportunity to meet and discuss mutual areas of concern with established practitioners. The section assists in proposing and commenting on legislation and administrative rules affecting federal and state tax practice.
Through its website, list serve, and events throughout the year, the Taxation Section provides practical up-to-date information regarding the sections committees, activities, and other tax resources.
In accordance with the section's bylaws, and with the exception of law students, an individual must be an active member of the bar to join the Taxation Section.
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Volunteer Opportunities
The WSBA Taxation Section’s Pro Bono Committee has identified the following volunteer opportunities:
- January/February: In preparation for the Feb. 16, 2021, tax court calendar, John Clynch at the University of Washington School of Law’s Federal Tax Clinic is requesting volunteers to review a pro se taxpayer’s case and provide assistance by working with the taxpayer and IRS Counsel toward a resolution other than trial, if possible. Please call Clynch at 206-685-6805 or send him an email at clyncher@uw.edu as soon as possible.
- Tuesday, Feb. 16: You may be able to assist a pro se taxpayer with their tax matter at the February Tax Court. The Tax Court starts at 9:30 am in a Zoom.gov video session,. Interested in signing up? Please send an email to the Pro Bono Chair Jennifer Gellner at jennifer@gellnerlawgroup.com as soon as possible to meet the Court's deadline.
- March: In preparation for the April 5, 2021 Tax Court Calendar, John Clynch at the University of Washington School of Law’s Federal Tax Clinic is requesting volunteers to review a pro se taxpayer’s case and provide assistance by working with the taxpayer and IRS Counsel toward a resolution other than trial, if possible. Please call John Clynch at 206-685-6805 or send him an email at clyncher@uw.edu.
- Monday, April 5: You might be able to assist a pro se taxpayer with their tax matter at the Tax Court, starting at 9:30 am, in a Zoom.gov Tax Court video session. Please send an email to the Pro Bono Chair Jennifer Gellner at jennifer@gellnerlawgroup.com.
If you have any questions about the opportunities above or would otherwise like to get involved with the Pro Bono Committee, please contact Jennifer Gellner at 425-235-5535 or jennifer@gellnerlawgroup.com.
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Executive Committee
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Chair: Brett Durbin Chair-Elect: Claire Taylor Secretary: Kristi Richards Treasurer: Sam Barnes Immediate Past President: George Munro |
At-Large Members: Board of Governors Liaison*: Peter "P.J." Grabicki Young Lawyer Liaison*: vacant *Nonvoting member |
Committee Chairs
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CLE Co-Chairs: Alison Warden & DOR Liaison Chair: Dan Jensen Estate and Gift Tax Interim Co-Chairs: Cat Connell & Reed Jones International Tax Interim Co-Chairs: Tuan Ngo & Al Mullins IRS Liaison Co-Chairs: William Richard (IRS Office of Chief Counsel) & Tyler Jones - Interim (Private Practice) Legislative Chair: Brett Durbin |
Communications Chair: Rich Johnson Pro Bono Chair: Jennifer Gellner Scholarship Chair: Jill Fairchild State and Local Tax Chair: Aaron Johnson Transactional Tax Chair: Dana Romans Young Lawyer Committee Chair: Megan Lowe |
Learn more about the Committees.
The WSBA Taxation Section Executive Committee generally conducts meetings on the third Friday of each month, 8–9 a.m. Please contact committee member for specific details on their upcoming meeting dates and locations.
Join Our List Serve
To join the section list serve and for general section questions, please send your email address and Bar number to sections@wsba.org. For more information and to get involved with the section, please contact section Chair Brett Durbin.
