Recent Changes in the Washington State Tax Landscape
Event Details
What Legal Administrators Need to Know
CLM Credits:
- CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in Financial Management (FM)
- CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Financial Management (FM)
Washington’s tax code just underwent its biggest overhaul in decades — and law firms aren’t exempt. Join Grant Shaver and Eric Nix from Clark Nuber PS, for a practical walkthrough of the 2025–2026 legislative session and what it means for your firm’s bottom line.
This session covers the B&O tax rate increases and new surcharges taking effect in 2026 and 2027, Seattle’s Proposition 2 B&O changes, the stacking payroll taxes affecting Seattle employers, and the sales tax expansion to select services — including sourcing rules and transition guidance that matter for any firm managing client billing and vendor contracts. You’ll leave with a clear effective-date reference guide and concrete action items your firm can act on now, from use tax self-assessment to planning around the pending income tax litigation.
Whether you’re managing firm finances, vendor contracts, or long-range budget planning, this session translates complex tax legislation into what actually affects your operations.
Meet the Speakers:
Grant Shaver, CPA: Grant is a principal in Clark Nuber’s State and Local Tax Services Group. During his fifteen-year career in state and local tax, he has worked with clients across many industries including healthcare, life science, technology, and higher education. Grant now focuses primarily on assisting his clients with indirect tax issues. Prior to joining Clark Nuber, he was with KPMG in Seattle.
Eric Nix: Eric is a manager in Clark Nuber state and local tax group specializing in indirect tax such as Washington B&O and multistate sales tax. Prior to joining Clark Nuber, Eric was a Washington State B&O tax auditor. Eric has 8+ years of indirect tax experience and has served clients in a wide variety of industries.