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Arden Thomas From: Neil Caulkins Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2019 9:28 AM To: Arden Thomas Subject: RE: REET tax affidavit exception WAC Sounds like it is not. From: Arden Thomas Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 4:20 PM To: Lisa Murray Cc: Neil Caulkins; Amy Cziske Subject: RE: REET tax affidavit exception WAC Thank you Lisa for digging into this. Neil, do you think that a REETA is necessary? If not, we will proceed without it, using that process that Lisa has identified. Arden From: Lisa Murray Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 11:03 AM To: Arden Thomas Cc: Neil Caulkins; Amy Cz!ske Subject: RE: REEF tax affidavit exception WAC Hello Arden, So, I did a little more digging and found that RCW 458-61A-111 specifically states that, in the cases of easements, an excise affidavit is required only if the transfer is taxable. Since there is no consideration being given, this means that if you brought the quit claim deed to our office, we could confirm that it was for an easement with no money was changing hands and then place a "review by' stamp on it. The Auditor's office has indicated that as long as we've reviewed it, then they are willing to record it. Should you feel that a REETA is absolutely necessary, I cannot tell you which specific exemption code to use. Based upon what you've shared with me regarding the transaction and what I read in the RCWs, there are a couple that might fit your situation. Again, if you choose to go that route, you should ask Neil to review them and determine which is best. The codes that might be applicable: 458-61A-205 (4) —Governmental transfers —Transfers for a public purpose 458-61A-215 — Clearing or exiting title, and additions to title: this code requires a narrative that explains the nature of the clearance and it must be signed by both parties or their agents. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! Lisa Murray