Matthew Wynn Stanley

Matthew Wynn Stanley

also known as Matt Stanley

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 56 years

Tax Lawyer at Fircrest, WA
Practice Areas: Tax, Administrative Law

1021 Regents Blvd, Fircrest, WA

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Tax 90%

IRS and State Tax controversies; Administrative Tax appeals; Tax litigation; Settling tax cases; Innocence spouse; Tax collection problems

50 years

90%
Administrative Law 10%

Washington State Departments of Revenue, Labor & Industries, Employment Security and Licensing.

38 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 49 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1977

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 56 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1970

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Matthew W. Stanley

1021 Regents Blvd, Fircrest, WA, 98466

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Matthew Wynn Stanley's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thomas | November 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Tax

tax audit

Matt did an excellent job, he handled everything from start to finish. I will hire Matt for all my tax needs. I would recommend Matt to anyone needing tax advice he is the best.

Posted by Rose | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Tax mess

My experience with Matt Stanley was nothing but pleasant and comfortable. I was in a horrible business State Tax mess, I was excessively scared of the unknown. To me, the variables were endless. All of the scenarios were dim to dark. Not sure of anything, I called Matt. I left a voicemail, a...nd he called me back that same day. When we spoke, I was very nervous. I addressed him as Mr. Stanley. He abruptly stopped me and used my name, "Rose, call me Matt." I felt comfortable enough to discuss what was going on even though I was terrified of the words that were coming out of my mouth. He invited me to his office to discuss in further detail my concerns and issues and see if he could even help me. From there, he devised a plan to get information from me and others, so he could help my situation. This enabled me to help myself and focus on working through the bad stuff, getting it behind me so I could put my energy into what I loved. My business. I'm not sure where I would be if Matt wasn't there to help me through this process. I got a reasonable solution to something I felt certain that I would lose everything I have. Throughout the process (which took many months) Matt would call and check on me. I was always scared to answer the phone in case it was bad news. No, it was just this man calling to see how I was doing and ask if I was following his instructions, advice and check on any progress made. I felt much more like a friend than just a client. He was always positive, and knew how to calm me down when I was upset and scared. This is a person I would go to coffee or lunch with! If you are having tax issues, I urge you to talk to this man. He will be very honest, treat you with respect, and work hard to get the best possible outcome for your situation. Thank you, Matt. Kindly, in gratitude, ~rose

Posted by Troy and John | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Tax

One of the best, I highly recommend

Matt Stanley represented us during an IRS subpoena process for unpaid taxes, and is helping us through the process of an Offer in Compromise. Matt is exactly the man you want representing you with the IRS. Matt Stanley is professional, courteous and confident. When the IRS agent contacting us was ...threatening or tried scare tactics, Matt remained calm and cool, and quoted relevant portions of the tax code to the agent to get him to back down. When our meetings with the IRS were over, Matt reassured us that everything was ok, and outlined exactly why it was ok. A lot of the IRS process involves a lot of waiting for their response; Matt has always been available for us to answer any questions, or concerns we had during these long waits. We highly recommend Matt Stanley to anyone dealing with the IRS on any tax issue: he is not only professional and knowledgeable, but he becomes a friend and ally when you need one the most. We interviewed many attorneys before we made our choice. It was the best choice!

Posted by Thomas | August 25, 2014 | Tax

Excellent, knoweledgable tax help

I hired Matthew to help me with a tax audit situation in which I was facing fines and fees daily. Matthew was very thorough in going through all of my files to prove my case. Throughout the year it took to clear everything up, Matt would check-in with me regularly to update me with the status of th...e case as well as to make sure we'd both received the same information. He assisted me with meetings with the IRS that I would not have felt comfortable with doing by myself, and I was very impressed how easily things went having Matt on my team. After a year of back-and-forth, we were successful in proving our case and the "debt" was forgiven. Matt will be my Go-To for any business/tax needs I have in the future.

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2000

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Principal, Law Offices of Matthew W. Stanley

1982 - 2003

Partner, Gordon Thomas Honeywell Malanca Peterson & Daheim

1970 - 1981

Attorney, Chief Counsel For The I.R.S.

1969 - 1970

Law Clerk, Lamensdorf & Leonard - D.C.

1968 - 1969

Staff Assistant - research, Office of Congressman James F. Battin - MT

Associations

1976 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1969 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1969 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1969

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1962

Haverford College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2006

Advanced Sales And Use Tax In Washington

Common Sense Strategies For Facing The Department of Revenue

2005

Practice Blues

Coping With Federal And State Tax Agencies

2004

Washington Sales And Use Tax

Department of Revenue Services and Taxpayer Rights

2004

Advanced Sales And Use Tax In Washington

Administrative Remedies and Procedures

2003

Washington Sales and Use Tax

Administrative Remedies For The Taxpayer

2003

Multistate Taxation in Washington

Multistate Audit, Assessment and Compliance Procedures

2002

Washington Sales and Use Tax

Administrative Remedies For The Taxpayer

2001

Washington Sales And Use Tax for Manufacturers

Department of Revenue Administration, Compliance and Audits

2001

Washington Sales and Use Tax

Administrative Remedies For The Taxpayer

2001

Payroll Management in Washington

Employee vs Independent Contractor Issues

2001

Intermediate Payroll in Washington

Employee vs Independent Contractor Issues

1999

How to Handle Tax Matters Before the "Reformed" IRS

How To Approach and Develop Audit Strategies

1995

Federal Tax Controversies

Moderator - Panel Discussion

1993

Federal Tax Controversies

The Complex Aspects of Tax Litigation

Languages

English

Activity

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