Robert V. Boeshaar

Robert V. Boeshaar

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Tax Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Tax

2125 Western Avenue, Suite 330, Seattle, WA

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Tax 100%

IRS Tax Controversies - Income Tax Liability Disputes - IRS Audits, Appeals, and Tax Court - Innocent Spouse - Installment Agreements - Offers in Compromise

27 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 29 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 30 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1995

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Robert V. Boeshaar - Seattle Tax Attorney

2125 Western Avenue, Suite 330, Seattle, WA, 98121

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Robert V. Boeshaar's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Tax advocate for the people

Mr. Boeshaar resolved an old IRS issue on a business that closed in 2005 efficiently and quickly. He dealt directly with the IRS rep, so I did not have to deal with them and settled a claim, that came completely out of the blue, that was originally for over 120k for less than $4000. Initially, I cont...acted the IRS, but it became clear immediately that this issue could escalate quickly. I had no experience dealing with tax law and honestly was not even clear on my rights and did not want to rely on the IRS for this information under these circumstances. Mr. Boeshaar's previous experience working for the IRS, no doubt cut through a lot of the red tape and he came up with a clear plan and punch list to resolve this claim. After providing what docs were still available after 15 years, he negotiated the settlement and case closed. I would never recommend anyone going it alone with the IRS without help. In my case the initial consult was not charged, so there was nothing to lose, anyway, but, as it turned out, a lot to gain.

Posted by Jay Allen | July 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and prompt

Bob helped me out a couple of years ago when I had to unsnarl a nasty tax situation with the IRS. He was nonjudgmental and professional, and he helped me resolve the situation in a timely manner. Recently, when I needed help with obtaining a DirectPlus loan from the Department of Education, Bob was e...qually efficient. He managed to resolve an issue that I had been working on for two months in less than three days, and I was able to obtain the loan I needed for my daughter's college expenses. I highly recommend Bob as your attorney for any tax-related issues.

Posted by Elliott | December 11, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

excellent experience/results - from IRS bill of $25,000+ to refunds!

I had met Bob a couple of times before, and when I had a situation arise, I knew where to go for help. Long story short...my wife's grandfather was way behind on his taxes, being 80 years old and preoccupied with his wife dying of cancer. When we visited for the funeral, I heard of the situation with... the IRS garnishing some of his social security income, sending letters, etc, etc. I decided to help as best we could. I gathered as much information as I could and went to Bob to see if he would be willing to take some time to review what I was doing and suggest some things. I followed his advice carefully, Bob reviewed what I had done, and we submitted 6 years of tax returns. Bottom line, instead of a $25,000+ tax bill, we ended up with refunds coming from the IRS! And all with little hassle once we followed the steps Bob recommended! He was very helpful throughout! I highly recommend Bob as his experience working for the IRS before helps as he understands how the IRS is likely to respond to anything you will submit. Thank-you Bob!!

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Robert V. Boeshaar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jake Carlson

Tax lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bob for a couple of years and he is an impeccable attorney and a great friend. Working with him is a pleasure. I fully endorse Bob."

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Kelly Swenseth

Tax lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bob and I participated in a business plan workshop recently. He is thoughtful, an excellent listener, and committed to solving problems for his clients."

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Tony Bertolino

Tax lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. I first met Robert at a law conference in Miami and he is dedicated to providing quality representation to his clients. He's a true advocate!"

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Amy Pivetta

Tax lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Friend

"Bob is my go-to guy for tax dispute clients. He has the requisite experience and knowledge to get a fair deal for his clients."

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Jake Carlson

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Tony Bertolino

Administrative law lawyer

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Amy Pivetta

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Washington Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2021

Washington Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2020

Washington Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - 2014

Attorney, Federal Tax Clinic University Of Washington

1998 - 2012

Attorney, IRS Office of Chief Counsel

Associations

2013 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Taxation Law Section, Tax Council

CLE Committee Chair

1998 - Present

United States Tax Court

Admitted

2014 - 2018

Seattle Select Attorneys Association

Vice President

2009 - 2010

Washington State Bar Association, Taxation Law Section, Tax Council

Past President

2006 - 2008

Washington State Bar Association, Taxation Law Section, Tax Council

IRS Liaison Committee

Education

1998

University of Washington School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1995

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Wheaton College, Wheaton IL

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Potential Tax Pitfalls for the Small Business Owner; Nine Tips to Stay Out of Trouble with the IRS Small Business Taxes

2013

Responding to IRS Collection and Avoiding Tax Traps for the Small Business Owner IRS Collection and Tax Traps for the Small Business Owner

2013

International Tax and Estate Planning — What to Avoid and How to Plan for Your Clients Chair, International Tax and Estate Planning

2012

Timely Topics in Taxation Innocent Spouse Issues

2011

Hot Topics in State and Federal Tax: Offshore, Online and in the Cloud Co-Chair, State and Federal Taxation

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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