Richard Lewis Johnson

Richard Lewis Johnson

Helsell Fetterman LLP β€’ Seattle, WA
TaxEmployment LawGeneral PracticeTax Controversy

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Contact

Email
Phone
(206) 397-1889
Address
800 Fifth Ave Ste 3200, Seattle, WA, 98104, US

Professional

About

Mr. Johnson's practice consists of tax controversy matters before the Internal Revenue Service and the Washington State Department of Revenue. His recent cases include, but are not limited to, voluntary disclosures for non-filers and for those with foreign bank accounts and foreign entities, protesting IRS audit determinations, protesting state Department of Revenue determinations for in-state and out-of-state taxpayers (including business & occupation tax, sales tax, and trust fund accountability assessments), challenging federal trust fund recovery penalty assessments (federal employment taxes), penalty abatements, offers in compromise, installment agreements, and general tax collection issues.

About Tax Law

Tax attorneys help individuals and businesses with tax planning, compliance, and disputes with tax authorities. They work to minimize tax liability and resolve IRS issues. Common matters include tax planning, irs audits, tax disputes, business tax.

Credentials

Education
2009 University of Washington School of Law LL.M - Master of Laws 2006 Seattle University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2003 Whitman College Bachelor of Arts

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 Super Lawyers - Tax Law, Super Lawyers - 2018 to 2025 2025 Best Lawyers in America - Tax Law, Best Lawyers - 2010 to 2025 2024 Best Lawyers in America - Tax Law, Best Lawyers - 2010 to 2024 2024 Super Lawyers - Tax Law, Super Lawyers - 2018 to 2024 2023 Best Lawyers in America - Tax Law, Best Lawyers
Associations
2013 - Present Washington State Bar Association Taxation Section Current At-Large Member of Executive Committee, Former President 2006 - Present Washington State Bar Association 2006 - Present United States Tax Court
Updated: Mar 08, 2026