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Our Services
We specialize in Washington State and local business, sales, and property taxes. Our services include tax audits and appeals; tax reporting reviews; customized training; tax incentives; and property tax exemptions.
We have represented hundreds
of taxpayers before state and local tax auditors. We quickly
and cost effectively decrease
Tax Reporting Reviews
No one has trained more
people in Washington State and local taxes than Mark Hugh. Since 1993,
h
Tax Incentives
Personal
and real property
tax exemptions are a valuable asset with frequently substantial annual
savings. We have
comprehensive knowledge of Washington
property tax exemption laws and have worked with organizations to create exemptions
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assessments with our thorough
knowledge of state tax laws, years of experience with the state's
unwritten procedures, and reputation with tax administrators. While trying to resolve
issues at the lowest level possible with the auditors, we also have successfully represented taxpayers before
both of Washington's state tax agencies, the Administrative Appeals Division of the Department of Revenue and the
independent Washington State Board of Tax Appeals. The
results of many of our appeals have been published as precedents to be
relied upon by other taxpayers.
d enforcement policies change constantly, how
a return was filed one month may not be right the next month, quarter, or year.
Using the same approach as government tax auditors and working from source records,
we quickly verify the
accuracy of returns for both over and underreporting and provide templates,
training,
and planning opportunities that will make tax reporting quicker, more
accurate, and with lower tax liabilities. Our recommendations for
any reporting or reporting changes are tempered by the judgment and
pragmatism that comes with over 20 years of experience and working with
hundreds of taxpayers.
e has taught thousands
about state taxes for a variety of groups,
including accountants, industry
groups, attorneys, and state legislators. His goal is to transfer his
knowledge to you to avoid tax traps, protect your organization, and reduce
future over and underpayments which result from the complexities of
state and local tax laws. 
bsequently passed into law. Our services include planning, the
application process, guiding the application through Department of
Revenue review, pursuing further exemption to the Washington State Board
of Tax Appeals, and annual planning to preserve the exemption and comply
with the narrow and restrictive standards imposed by the state.