AUGUST 6-7, 2026
We look forward to your attendance at the 2026 Washington State Tax Forum. Attendees may select a fully in-person option or a fully online version via Zoom. The registration cost is the same for both options. In-person participants receive some meals and networking opportunities. The event will not be recorded, and full and active attendance (either online or in-person) is required to receive the CEU/CLE credit hours.
Registration closes July 31, 2026
2026 Forum Schedule
EVENING BEFORE (WEDNESDAY, August 5, 2026)
| 5:30 p.m. – On | No-host Reception | Courtyard by Marriott Olympia |
DAY ONE (THURSDAY, August 6, 2026)-SPSCC
| 8:30– 9:00 a.m. | Registration |
| 9:00 – 9:10 a.m. | Introduction |
| 9:10 – 10:20 a.m. | Session 1 | 5814: Sourcing Rules and Definitions; 5814 2026 Legislation (Deeann DeSanto Facilitator, Chelsea Brenegan, Adam Cline, Jay Jetter) |
| 10:20 – 10:40 a.m. | Break |
| 10:40 – 11:50 a.m. | Session 2 | Income Tax (Jeff Gramlich, Facilitator, Tim Jennrich, Adam Cline) |
| 11:50 – 1:00 p.m. | Keynote Speaker Billy Hamilton and Lunch |
| 1:00 – 2:10 p.m. | Session 3 | 5814 Continued: Guidance, Administration, and Revenues (Caleb Allen, Facilitator) |
| 2:10 – 2:30 p.m. | Break |
| 2:30 – 3:40 p.m. | Session 4 | Court Cases (Dan Jensen & Brett Durbin) |
| 3:40 – 4:00 p.m. | Break |
| 4:00 – 5:10 p.m. | Session 5| Surcharges (Bob Mahon) |
| 5:10 – 5:25 p.m. | Group Photo |
| 5:25 – 6:30 p.m. | Reception |
| 6:30 p.m. – on | Networking and Dinner (2026 WA State Tax Awards) |
DAY TWO (FRIDAY, August 7, 2026)-SPSCC
| 8:30– 9:15 a.m. | Session 6 | Updates from Revenue |
| 9:15 – 9:30 a.m. | Break |
| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Session 7 | Day in the Life of an Auditor (Nicole Bryant) |
| 10:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Break |
| 10:45 – 11:50 a.m. | Session 8 | Tax Policypalooza (Aaron Johnson) |
| 11:50 – 12:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch |
Lodging
A discounted room block has been secured for this event at the Courtyard Marriott, Olympia. A $179++ rate is available through July 7.
Book your group rate for WA State Tax Forum
This forum is made possible through a partnership between the Department of Revenue and the Hoops Institute of Taxation and Research.
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The WA State Tax Forum was designed to give anyone working with Washington State taxes insight, education, and networking opportunities.
South Puget Sound Community College Lacey Campus, Building 1 4220 6th Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503
Parking is free on the lot on campus
A discounted room block has been secured for this event at the Courtyard Marriott, Olympia. A $179++ rate is available through July 7. Book your group rate for WA State Tax Forum here.
YES! This forum has applied for both CPE and CLE credit hours. You must be present and active to achieve credit hours. There will be a sign-in and sign-out sheet for in-person attendees each day. For online participants, there will be a Zoom poll after each session that you must respond to. Credit hours must be verified and submitted to the governing agencies; this process can take 4-6 weeks.
In-person attendees will be provided diverse networking opportunities, access to in-room coffee and snacks, lunch on both days, a hosted reception, and the awards dinner.
YES! We want to reach as many people as possible with this valuable content. You can participate fully remotely. All sessions, including breakout sessions, are streamed live via Zoom. We will conduct a Zoom poll at the beginning and/or end of each session to monitor your participation for CPE and CPU credit-hour purposes. We also have opportunities for virtual participants to ask questions live in the room and have a dedicated chat monitor to answer any submitted questions.
No, the forum’s value is primarily in real-time interactions. If panelists choose to release their slides, participants will receive a related informational email after the meeting. We encourage you to take good notes and ask your questions live.
Great! The WSU accounting department holds AACSB accreditation and supplemental accounting accreditation, one of only approximately 185 accounting programs around the globe. Our department offers an industry-relevant curriculum, cutting-edge research, student events, internships, and job placement. In addition to our flagship undergraduate accounting degree, we provide a rigorous PhD program for experienced accounting professionals; our PhD graduates consistently accept tenure-track positions at highly regarded universities. Please contact Brad Jenkins, at bradley.j.jenkins@wsu.edu for more information today.
The Hoops Institute of Taxation Research and Policy integrates tax policy research and policy into the curriculums at WSU, supports WSU-based tax research, and builds connections between tax academics, practitioners, and policymakers with a particular focus on creating better tax policies in Washington. For qualified applicants to the PhD program, the Institute can provide financial support; to learn more, speak with Jeff Gramlich or email him at jeff.gramlich@wsu.edu.
We strive to eliminate barriers to participation. If you have mobility or learning conditions, please get in touch with Sarah Druffel, Director of Strategic Marketing & Communications, at sarah.druffel@wsu.edu as soon as possible for accommodations. Day-of accommodations will be minimal. For dietary concerns, all meals will be served buffet style so that you can choose accommodations that are right for you.
We strive to be an equal access opportunity. If the cost is prohibitive, we will assess that on a per-person basis. Please get in touch with Jeff Gramlich for more information at jeff.gramlich@wsu.edu.
There are many benefits to attending this forum including networking and industry insights. Feel free to download this letter template and edit it to send to your employer when you make your travel request.