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Bellingham is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Whatcom County in the U.S. state of Washington, and the twelfth largest city in the state. It is situated on Bellingham Bay, which is protected by Lummi Island, Portage Island, and the Lummi Peninsula, and opens onto the Strait of Georgia. It lies west of Mount Baker and Lake Whatcom (from which it gets its drinking water) and north of the Chuckanut Mountains and Skagit Valley. Whatcom Creek runs through the center of the city. The Census Bureau estimated that Bellingham's population was 78,905 in July 1, 2008. The boundaries of the city encompass the former towns of Fairhaven (now home to the southern ferry terminus of the Alaska Marine Highway System), Whatcom, Sehome, and Silver Beach. Nearly half of all residents of Whatcom County live within Bellingham.

Tax Law Lawyers In Bellingham Washington

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What is tax law?

Tax law is the codified system of laws that describes taxes on economic transactions. Tax attorneys advise and represent individuals and businesses on all types of tax issues -- including income tax, payroll tax, property tax, and estate and gift taxes. Tax attorneys ensure that their clients are in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and represent taxpayers in enforcement proceedings initiated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and/or state taxation agencies.

Answers to tax law issues in Washington

What are the tax consequences of death?

In the administration of any estate of a person who has passed away, there may be significant tax consequences. An...

What are the basics of tax law?

At the federal level, the primary tax is the income tax. Most know this form of taxation by the completion of the...

Can the IRS take my house if l owe back taxes?

The IRS can seize just about anything you own-including your home and pension plans. There is a list of items exempt...

Will my estate have to pay taxes after I die?

The federal government imposes estate taxes only if your property is worth more than a certain amount at your death...

How are corporations taxed?

Most types of businesses-sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations that have qualified for subchapter S...

What are the tax consequences of operating as a non-profit corporation?

Non-profits will want to apply for and obtain federal and state nonprofit tax exemptions. Many groups don't want to...

What can be done to report tax fraud to the IRS?

The Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 made significant changes to the Informants Reward Program under the False...