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Capital Gains Tax Ruled to be an Excise Tax on the Privilege of Selling Assets — But There is a Silver Lining
Tax Legal Update
In a 7-2 decision, the Washington Supreme Court has ruled that Washington’s capital gains tax is an excise tax and therefore not subject to the Uniformity Clause of the Washington state constitution. In Quinn v. Washington, Wash. , No. 100769-8, 3/24/23, the ...
The Deadline for Seeking COVID-19 Property Tax Relief Is Fast Approaching
Tax Legal Update
COVID-19 dramatically impacted the values of many properties, particularly in the hospitality sector. Washington law provides property tax relief where a disaster, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, reduces a property’s value by 20% or more. Tax abatement relief ...

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Lane Powell Achieves Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus Status
Firm Announcement
Lane Powell is pleased to announce that it has earned Mansfield Rule 5. 0 Certification Plus status for 2022 from Diversity Lab. This marks a continuation of the firm’s Certification Plus status achievement last year in Mansfield Rule 4. 0. The Mansfield Rule ...
Lane Powell Once Again Named as One of the Best Law Firms for Women
Awards & Honors
For the second consecutive year, Lane Powell has been named as one of the Best Law Firms for Women by Seramount. The 2022 list recognizes firms for their efforts in recruiting, retaining, promoting, and developing women lawyers. “Making Lane Powell a place ...