- In Memory of Judge Arthur L. Nims
III. See the Press Release.
- Chief Judge Maurice B. Foley announced the retirement of Special Trial Judge Robert N. Armen, Jr. See the Press Release.
- The Tax Court has adopted amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure. See the Press Release.
- On July 12, 2019, the Court announced disciplinary action; see the Press Release. For descriptions of prior disciplinary actions, please refer to earlier press releases.
- On June 11, 2019, Chief Judge Maurice B. Foley announced that, effective as of June 7, 2019, Senior Judge Julian I. Jacobs has fully retired and is no longer recalled for judicial service. See the Press Release.
- On May 10, 2019, the Court issued Administrative Order No. 2019-01, outlining procedures for filing limited entries of appearance in Tax Court cases. See the Press Release.
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- Effective September 30, 2019, Stipulated Decisions may be filed with the Court electronically. Stipulated Decisions must bear thewritten signatures of all parties or counsel; the Court will not accept digitized signatures or typewritten names on a Stipulated Decision. The party that last signs the Stipulated Decision is responsible for filing the document with the Court. The party that files the Stipulated Decision with the Court must maintain the paper copy (with all required original signatures) for a period of 18 months after the decision in the case is final, and, on request of the Court, must provide the original document for review.
- The Tax Court recently submitted its FY 2020 Congressional Budget Justification.
- On January 22, 2019, the Court met with representatives from the American Bar Association’s Section of Taxation, the Internal Revenue Service, low income taxpayer clinics, and bar-sponsored pro bono programs to hear their concerns relating to the government shutdown.
- The Tax Court has posted the Examination Procedures for the Admissions of Non-attorneys to Practice Before the Tax Court and statistical information regarding the examination.
- Electronic filing (eFiling) is mandatory for most parties represented by counsel (practitioners). Further, all practitioners who have registered for Practitioner Access will generally receive only electronic service from the Court. Practitioners agree to log on regularly to Practitioner Access to view served documents. The Court will not monitor emails that bounce back to the Court and generally will not provide paper service to registered practitioners. Initial filings, such as the petition, may be filed only in paper form. See Rule 26(b) and Practitioners' Guide to Electronic Case Access and Filing. eFiling is available, but not required, for self-represented petitioners (taxpayers) through Petitioner Access.
- The Tax Court's video production, "An Introduction to the United States Tax Court", is now available for viewing online. The video can be accessed by clicking the gavel graphic located to the right or by clicking the video button located on each of the Taxpayer Information pages.
- The Tax Court now offers the option of paying for court fees, with the exception of Petition Fees, Admission to Practice Application Fees and Notice of Appeal Fees, by credit card or ACH debit card through Pay.gov.
- The Tax Court has published on its Web site requirements for Tax Clinics, Student Practice, and Calendar Call Programs.
- A list of low income taxpayer clinics recognized by the Court now appears on the Taxpayer Information tab and the Clinics, Student Practice & Pro Bono Programs tab.
- NOTICE REGARDING PRIVACY AND PUBLIC
ACCESS TO CASE FILES
- If you are unfamiliar with the Tax Court or would like information about starting a case and/or representing yourself before the Court, please visit Taxpayer Information.
- Search the content of TC and Memorandum Opinions published after 09/25/95 and Summary Opinions published after 01/01/01* for key words and phrases with Opinion Text Search.
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