News and Announcements
2026
- 05/26/2026 - Chief Judge Patrick Urda announced that the United States Tax Court has proposed amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure.
- 04/17/2026 - Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
- 02/02/2026 - Critical Tax Court Operations During Federal Government Shutdown The Federal Government shut down at midnight January 30, 2026. The United States Tax Court remains open for business at this time. Please check this website often for updates on Tax Court operating status and trial information.
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01/30/2026
- Tax Court Operations During Federal Government Shutdown
Tax Court Operations During Federal Government Shutdown (01/30/2026)
In the event of a federal government shutdown at midnight Friday, January 30, 2026, the United States Tax Court will open for business on Monday, February 2, 2026. Please check this website often for updates on Tax Court operating status and trial information.
If you have questions about a scheduled trial session during any government shutdown, please call 202-521-0700 during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time).
- 01/30/2026 - Critical Tax Court Operations During Federal Government Shutdown In the event of a federal government shutdown at midnight Friday, January 30, 2026, the United States Tax Court will open for business on Monday, February 2, 2026. Please check this website often for updates on Tax Court operating status and trial information.
- 01/26/2026 - Tax Court Disciplinary Matters
2025
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12/23/2025
- Closed for Holidays
Closed for Holidays (12/23/2025)
In addition to observing the Christmas Day holiday on Thursday, December 25, 2025, the Court will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Friday, December 26, 2025. DAWSON will remain available for electronic access and electronic filing.
- 12/23/2025 - 12/23/2025 - Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
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11/26/2025
- Closed for Holiday
Closed for Holiday (11/26/2025)
In addition to observing the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Thursday, November 27, 2025, the Court will be closed on Friday, November 28, 2025. DAWSON will remain available for electronic access and electronic filing.
- 11/13/2025 - Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
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11/07/2025
- The Tax Court announces cancelation of trial sessions for the week of November 17.
The Tax Court announces cancelation of trial sessions for the week of November 17. (11/07/2025)
Due to the federal government shutdown, the United States Tax Court determined that it was appropriate to cancel the sessions for the week of November 17, 2025, in the following cities:
- Denver, Colorado;
- Detroit, Michigan;
- New York City, New York; and
- San Francisco, California.
The Tax Court will continue to announce the cancelation of future trial sessions on its website no later than one week before those sessions are scheduled to begin. The Court will issue cancelation orders in the cases pending on the canceled sessions, and the orders will be served via the parties’ respective service methods (paper or electronic). Cases continued because of the shutdown will be set for future trial calendars as soon as practical.
The Clerk’s Office remains open for eFiling and paper filing. If you have questions about a scheduled trial session during the Government shutdown, please call 202-521-0700 or email help@ustaxcourt.gov during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time).
- 11/02/2025 - Important Notice for November 3, 2025
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10/29/2025
- Notice: US Tax Court to Launch Redesigned Website Homepage November 1st
Notice: US Tax Court to Launch Redesigned Website Homepage November 1st (10/29/2025)
- The Tax Court will launch a redesigned public website homepage during the weekend of November 1. When you visit our site on Monday, November 3, you'll notice several improvements:
- Streamlined Navigation – Quick access tiles will provide direct links to our most visited pages, making it easier to find the information you need
- Timely Updates – A dedicated news and notices section will keep you informed of important Court information
- Priority Alerts – Announcements will be prominently displayed to ensure you don't miss urgent updates
- New Support Contact – For questions or assistance, you'll be able to reach us at help@ustaxcourt.gov
- Improved Security and Accessibility – Behind-the-scenes enhancements will ensure a safer, more accessible experience for all users
We are committed to providing the public with efficient access to Court information and services. If you have questions after the launch, please contact us at help@ustaxcourt.gov
- The Tax Court will launch a redesigned public website homepage during the weekend of November 1. When you visit our site on Monday, November 3, you'll notice several improvements:
- 10/27/2025 - The Tax Court announces cancelation of trial sessions for the week of November 3.
- 10/14/2025 - The Tax Court announces cancelation of trial sessions for the weeks of October 20 and 27.
- 10/06/2025 - The Court announces potential cancelation of trial sessions if shutdown continues.
- 08/04/2025 - Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
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06/17/2025
- Notice: The in-person June 16, 2025, Los Angeles, California, Hybrid-Small Trial Session of the Court has been changed and will be conducted as a remote proceeding
Notice: The in-person June 16, 2025, Los Angeles, California, Hybrid-Small Trial Session of the Court has been changed and will be conducted as a remote proceeding (06/17/2025)
As the result of ongoing law enforcement activity in and around the Roybal Federal Courthouse in Los Angeles, the in-person June 16, 2025, Los Angeles, California, Hybrid-Small Trial Session of the Court has been changed and will be conducted as a remote proceeding using Zoomgov and will start as scheduled on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to the Court’s notice served June 11, 2025.
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06/01/2025
- Tax Court disciplinary matters.
Tax Court disciplinary matters. (06/01/2025)
See the Press Release.
- 05/05/2025 - The United States Tax Court hereby announces that the examination for nonattorney applicants for admission to practice before the Court will be held remotely using the ExamSoft platform on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 12:30pm Eastern Time.
- 04/29/2025 - Tax Court Disciplinary Matters
- 04/16/2025 - The Tax Court announced that Chief Special Trial Judge Lewis R. Carluzzo has decided to step down as Chief Special Trial Judge, effective May 2, 2025, and that Special Trial Judge Zachary S. Fried has been named Chief Special Trial Judge, effective May 3, 2025.
- 04/07/2025 - In Memory of Judge Julian I. Jacobs.
- 02/21/2025 - The United States Tax Court announced today that Judge Patrick J. Urda has been elected Chief Judge to serve a two-year term beginning June 1, 2025.
- 01/28/2025 - Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
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01/02/2025
- Remote Proceedings Info
Remote Proceedings Info (01/02/2025)
Guidance on remote (virtual) proceedings and example videos of various procedures in a virtual courtroom can be found here.
2024
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12/26/2024
- Closed for Holidays
Closed for Holidays (12/26/2024)
In addition to observing the Christmas Day holiday on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, the Court will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. DAWSON will remain available for electronic access and electronic filing.
- 12/13/2024 - Chief Judge Kathleen Kerrigan announced today that Cathy Fung was sworn in as Judge of the United States Tax Court.
- 10/22/2024 - Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
- 10/16/2024 - Chief Judge Kathleen Kerrigan announced today that Rose E. Jenkins was sworn in as Judge of the United States Tax Court.
- 10/04/2024 - Chief Judge Kathleen Kerrigan announced today that Jeffrey S. Arbeit and Benjamin A. Guider III were sworn in as Judges of the United States Tax Court.
- 10/01/2024 - Chief Judge Kerrigan announced the retirement of Judge Joseph H. Gale
- 09/23/2024 - Tax Court Disciplinary Matters
- 08/08/2024 - Chief Judge Kathleen Kerrigan announced today that the United States Tax Court has adopted final amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure.
- 08/08/2024 - Chief Judge Kathleen Kerrigan announced today that Kashi Way and Adam B. Landy were sworn in as Judges of the United States Tax Court.
- 05/30/2024 - Tax Court Disciplinary Matters
- 04/25/2024 - Charles Jeane becomes Clerk of the Court.
- 03/14/2024 - In Memory of Judge John O. Colvin.
- 02/20/2024 - Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
- 02/16/2024 - The Court announced today that Chief Judge Kathleen Kerrigan has been re-elected and will serve another two-year term beginning June 1, 2024.
- 01/22/2024 - Chief Judge Kathleen Kerrigan announced that the United States Tax Court has proposed amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure.
2023
- 11/28/2023 - Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
- 08/28/2023 - Chief Judge Kathleen Kerrigan announced that Jennifer E. Siegel and Zachary S. Fried have been selected to serve as Special Trial Judges of the United States Tax Court.
- 08/04/2023 - Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
- 05/08/2023 - The U.S. Tax Court announced that the written examination for applicants other than attorneys at law (nonattorney applicants) for admission to practice before the U.S. Tax Court will be held remotely at 12:30pm EST on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, using the ExamSoft platform.
- 03/20/2023 - Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
- 03/20/2023 - Chief Judge Kathleen Kerrigan announced today that the United States Tax Court has adopted final amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure.