Tacoma Tax Attorney Understands Washington State Tax Law
Washington Tax Law Firm Offers Guidance with State Tax Appeals
If you owe taxes to the state of Washington but are unable to pay your liability, you need to contact the revenue agent prior to the due date of your assessment. You may be able to negotiate a 90-day partial payment agreement, provided the tax assessment is not for collected and not remitted sales tax. Some of the requirements for the 90-day partial payment agreement are:
- A tax lien may be issued.
- You will be asked to complete a financial statement that will be used to determine whether you qualify for the agreement and what an acceptable monthly payment amount will be.
- You will be required to stay current on your payments during the agreement period.
- All partial payment agreements must be electronic.
Appealing Your Tax Liability
You may have the right to appeal your tax obligations if you believe you do not owe it, your refund request was denied, or you received an adverse letter ruling from the Taxpayer Information and Education section of the Washington Department of Revenue. You may also appeal a final decision regarding an assessment or a refund issued by the Appeals Division to the Board of Tax Appeals (BTA), but your appeal must be filed within 30 days of the final decision. Although payment is not required before filing an appeal with the BTA, the DOR can proceed with collection efforts once the due date has passed.
If you’re already behind on paying state taxes and need guidance from an experienced Tacoma tax attorney, contact Lana Kurilova Rich PLLC. She will give you options regarding your unpaid state tax and help you file a successful appeal. Contact our firm online or call (425) 289-0629 for an initial telephone consultation today.
