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This guide provides information, but not legal advice, for individuals who represent themselves before the Tax Court. It answers some of taxpayers' most frequent questions. It is a step-by-step explanation of the process of:

  1. Filing a petition to begin your Tax Court case
  2. Things that occur before trial
  3. Things that occur during trial
  4. Things that occur after trial
  5. Definition of terms (Glossary)

For more detailed information, consult the Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure, available on this Web site. See RULES. A copy of the Tax Court Rules may be obtained for $20.00 by writing to the United States Tax Court, 400 Second Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20217, and enclosing a check or money order for that amount payable to the "Clerk, United States Tax Court." Please do not send cash.

 
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  Last updated: August 26, 2010