MST by the Numbers
#1
Master of Taxation Program in the US (Accounting.com)
94%
of 2025 Students Received Job Offers Before Graduation
$81K
Average Starting Salary
Program Highlights
The Master of Science in Taxation program will support your tax career by training you in all areas of tax code, including corporate tax law, state and local issues, and the latest innovations shaping the industry.
- Full-time, immersive experience
- Meet directly with recruiters from top firms
- Extensive and supportive alumni network
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Key Dates & Admissions
We are now accepting applications for the 2025-26 Master of Science in Taxation program.
International Applicants
We are not accepting international student applications at this time.
Domestic Applicants
February 15, 2025
Everything You Need to Know in 3 Minutes
Discover our innovative curriculum designed to equip you with the expertise needed to excel in the dynamic field of taxation. Additionally, learn more about our program format, admission requirements, and resources offered through the University of Washington.
World-Class Faculty
Professor Finkelstein is the program Faculty Director. Prior to joining the University of Washington, Finkelstein was a Tax Partner at PwC in Seattle.
Faculty Research
Online Sports Gambling Isn't the Tax Windfall States Expected — And Has Hidden Costs
In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports betting, allowing individual states to decide whether to legalize it. Within just a few years, 30 states... Read more
When Ad Agencies Have Too Much Power: How Publishers Can Fight Back in Online Advertising
When you click on a website and see an ad for shoes you’ve been eyeing, it might seem straightforward: The advertiser paid the publisher to show you their product. But... Read more
When ‘Empowering’ Products Fall Short: New Insights on Inclusive Marketing
Reusable menstrual products, such as cups and period underwear, are often marketed as empowering alternatives that are better for your body, better for the planet, and better for your wallet.... Read more
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