Frequently Asked Questions About DAWSON
DAWSON: The Basics
- What is DAWSON?
- Will additional features be added to DAWSON?
- How much does it cost to use DAWSON?
- How do I access DAWSON?
- How do I check to see if DAWSON is working properly?
- Do I need special software to access DAWSON?
- Is DAWSON compatible with all internet browsers?
The U.S. Tax Court's case management system, DAWSON (Docket Access Within a Secure Online Network), is an electronic filing and case management system designed to make it easier for parties and the Court to start a Tax Court case, file and process documents, and manage cases.
- Additional features and system enhancements to DAWSON will be rolled out on an ongoing basis.
- The version of DAWSON launched on December 28, 2020, prioritized functionality necessary for parties to manage their cases and for the Court to operate efficiently.
- Check the Court's website for up-to-date information, including release notes.
- DAWSON is free to all users.
- Parties have free access to their cases with no limit on their ability to download files from their cases.
- Non-parties have free access to docket records, orders, and opinions in unsealed cases.
DAWSON can be accessed from a computer, smartphone, or tablet by going to the Court's website or to https://dawson.ustaxcourt.gov/.
For information regarding system status, please visit https://status.ustaxcourt.gov/.
No. DAWSON is web-based, so all you need is access to the internet and a current internet browser.
DAWSON is compatible with most up-to-date browsers such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari. It is not compatible with outdated browsers such as Internet Explorer.