Kashi Way

Kashi Way is an American lawyer who is serving as a judge of the United States Tax Court.

Education

Way earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California, a Master of Arts from Columbia University and studied law at the University of Virginia.

Career

Way began his career as a law clerk at the U.S. Tax Court and spent several years in private practice at Covington & Burling. From 2005 to 2024, he served as senior legislation counsel with the staff of the United States Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation. His primary areas of responsibility included energy-related tax issues and the Research & Experimentation Tax Credit. Way also worked on insurance tax issues, issues relating to tax-exempt organizations, and geographically targeted tax incentives. On June 4, 2024, a hearing on his nomination was held before the Senate Finance Committee. On June 13, 2024, his nomination was reported out of committee by a 25–2 vote. On July 24, 2024, the United States Senate invoked cloture on his nomination by a 78–16 vote. The following day, his nomination was confirmed by a 79–16 vote. He was sworn into office on August 7, 2024.