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Matt Graham
Senior Manager
JD, CPA
matt.graham@mossadams.com
(206) 302-6344
My Profile

Industry Expertise

Cross Industry

Practice Focus

Indirect Tax State & Local Income Tax

Biography

Matt has provided consulting services since 2014. He regularly assists clients with state and local tax matters including audits, appeals, refund claims, voluntary disclosure, amnesty, private letter rulings, planning, structuring, tax incentives, nexus analysis, and sales taxability analysis.

Matt primarily focuses on technology, fintech, and blockchain companies, but he also works with a broad range of industries including manufacturing, construction, and financial services.

Additionally, Matt serves as the firm’s blockchain innovation team leader and focuses on how to stay ahead of the curve on blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and tokenized assets. He also teaches a graduate-level accounting class at Gonzaga University, which covers the role of blockchain technology in the greater business ecosystem.

Selected Speaking Engagements

  • The Taxation of Digital Assets
    (Washington State Bar Association’s Future of Finance Conference, May 2022)
  • State Tax Implications of Cryptocurrency & NFTs
    (BDMP Webinar Series, January 2022)
  • Implications of Blockchain Technology for Manufacturers
    (MA Industry Group Conference, July 2019)
  • MCP: Reduced B&O Tax Rate for Aerospace & Defense in Washington
    (Moss Adams Webcast, February 2019)
  • State Tax on Construction Industry
    (Building Opportunity Conference, October 2017)

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, Tax Section of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, Washington State Bar Association Tax Section
  • Member, Wall Street Blockchain Alliance

Education

  • BA, business & accounting, University of Washington
  • JD, Gonzaga University School of Law
  • MAcc, accountancy, Gonzaga University

Insights from Matt Graham

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Proposed Digital Advertising Taxes Could Impact Some Taxpayers
Proposed digital advertising taxes which, if enacted, could impact taxpayers who provide advertising services select states.
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Hawaii and Washington State Propose New Wealth Taxes
Washington State and Hawaii proposed statutes that, if enacted, would impose taxes on people with higher net worths.
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Washington Supreme Court Decision Could Impact Some Washington State Taxpayers
The Antio LLC et. al. v. Department of Revenue decision could impact certain Washington state taxpayers. Learn more.
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Tax Planning Strategies and Top Considerations for Architects and Engineers
Explore top concerns that can interfere with an architectural or engineering firm’s tax planning strategy.
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Washington Supreme Court Clarifies B&O Tax Deduction for Initiation Fees
The Washington Supreme Court found initiation fees paid to not-for-profit organizations are deductible from state B&O tax.
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Washington State Appeals Court Upends B&O Deduction for Investment Income
A new opinion in Antio, LLC, et al. v. Washington could change tax liability for taxpayers whose main business involves investing.
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Washington State Capital Gains Tax Upheld by State Supreme Court
The Washington Supreme Court ruled that the new Washington capital gains tax is constitutionally permissible. Learn more.
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Washington B&O Tax Considerations for Construction Managers and Captive Builders
Understanding business and operations (B&O) tax for construction managers and captive builders in Washington State.
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Washington State and Pennsylvania Issue Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Tax Guidance
Two states pave the way in non-fungible token (NFT) sales tax by introducing official guidelines. Other states may follow.
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Chicago Enacts Wayfair Economic Nexus Standard
Chicago’s nexus standard requires many out-of-state businesses pay the 9% personal property lease tax.
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The Wayfair Ruling’s Impact on Out of State Financial Institutions: Possible Changes to Franchise Tax and Income Tax Nexus
Following South Dakota v. Wayfair, states may impose sales and use tax on remote sellers that don’t have physical presence. Discover implications for other out-of-state financial institutions.
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