Sebastian Watt is a tax lawyer advising Fortune 500 clients on complex state and local tax issues nationwide. He handles the full controversy lifecycle—from planning and return presentation to audit defense, administrative appeals, and litigation. He regularly speaks at national tax conferences and works with industry trade groups on the implications of tax legislation and litigation. His areas of focus include state conformity to the federal income tax base and sales and use tax manufacturing and mining exemptions.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Successfully challenged Delaware’s consolidated NOL limitation before state Supreme Court.
Developed novel legal issues to resolve multi-million sham transaction/add-back appeals.
Obtained substantial relief for gas well-service and processing companies involving sales tax mining exemption.
Successfully challenged Delaware’s consolidated NOL limitation before state Supreme Court.
Developed novel legal issues to resolve multi-million sham transaction/add-back appeals.
Obtained substantial relief for gas well-service and processing companies involving sales tax mining exemption.
Saved clients millions by identifying additional Pennsylvania depreciation deductions.
Defended national financial institution against state seeking to tax REMIC excess inclusion income (EII).
Obtained refunds across jurisdictions involving special industry apportionment for pipeline companies.
Credentials
Education
Education
- Pennsylvania State University, The Dickinson School of Law, 2013, J.D., magna cum laude, Woolsack Honor Society, Penn State Law Review
- University of Mary Washington, 2009, B.A., Political Science, cum laude
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- Pennsylvania
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