also known as Matt Stanley
Matt has more than 40 years of legal experience handling tax disputes — initially on behalf of the IRS and, since 1982, serving clients in the private sector. Also, he has invested many years defending taxpayers against criminal tax investigations and charges. Understanding that most litigation is contrary to clients' best interests, Matt works hard to resolve cases early through negotiation and settlement. Matt is a tireless and skilled communicator, capable of protecting your rights and articulating your position to accountants, lawyers, government officials, law enforcement personnel and judges.
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Acquired: 1977
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1970
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1021 Regents Blvd, Fircrest, WA, 98466
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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...
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 ...
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...
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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
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
1976 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1969 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1969 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
Member
1969
JD - Juris Doctor
1962
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2006
Common Sense Strategies For Facing The Department of Revenue
2005
Coping With Federal And State Tax Agencies
2004
Department of Revenue Services and Taxpayer Rights
2004
Administrative Remedies and Procedures
2003
Administrative Remedies For The Taxpayer
2003
Multistate Audit, Assessment and Compliance Procedures
2002
Administrative Remedies For The Taxpayer
2001
Department of Revenue Administration, Compliance and Audits
2001
Administrative Remedies For The Taxpayer
2001
Employee vs Independent Contractor Issues
2001
Employee vs Independent Contractor Issues
1999
How To Approach and Develop Audit Strategies
1995
Moderator - Panel Discussion
1993
The Complex Aspects of Tax Litigation
English
Legal Answers
If you're going to be charged or arrested for not filing taxes for 5 years does the IRS are you notify in advance?
19 Dec 2017
I owe IRS more or less $12000
27 Jun 2017
Rules for missing payment on IRS personal income tax installment agreement
09 Sep 2015