Press Release Archive

2020

12/18/2020 — Chief Judge Maurice B. Foley announced today that on December 28, 2020, the United States Tax Court will officially launch DAWSON (Docket Access Within a Secure Online Network), its new case management system.
12/10/2020 — Chief Judge Maurice B. Foley announced today that the Court has updated its guidance on procedures related to subpoenas for remote proceedings.
11/30/2020 — Senior Judge Robert P. Ruwe has fully retired and is no longer recalled for judicial service.
11/20/2020 — For paper documents requiring multiple signatures and postmarked November 21, 2020 through December 28, 2020, the Court has modified its signature requirements as outlined in Administrative Order 2020-05.
11/16/2020 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
11/12/2020 — Beginning Monday, November 16, 2020, the Court will resume accepting hand-delivered documents to the main courthouse building.
10/29/2020 — Effective Friday, October 30, 2020, and until further notice, the United States Tax Court will be suspending its in-person acceptance of hand-delivered documents.
10/07/2020 — To facilitate the transition to the Court's new case management system, beginning at 5:00 PM Eastern Time on November 20, 2020, the current e-filing system will become inaccessible and all electronic files will become read-only.
09/09/2020 — Chief Special Trial Judge Lewis R. Carluzzo received the J. Edgar Murdock Award for distinguished service to the United States Tax Court.
08/17/2020 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
08/06/2020 — Chief Judge Maurice B. Foley announced additional guidance with respect to remote proceedings.
07/20/2020 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
07/17/2020 — Chief Judge Maurice B. Foley announced that, effective July 16, 2020, Senior Judge Joel Gerber has retired and is no longer recalled for judicial service.
06/24/2020 — Beginning July 10, 2020, the Clerk’s Office will accept hand-delivered documents between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
06/22/2020 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
06/19/2020 — Mail delivery will resume on July 10, 2020.
05/29/2020 — To accommodate continuing uncertainties relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, and until further notice, Court proceedings will be conducted remotely.
05/29/2020 — The Court will resume accepting requests for photocopies of Court records from non- parties (copy requests) on June 1, 2020.
05/18/2020 — Chief Judge Maurice B. Foley announced that the United States Tax Court has proposed amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure.
05/07/2020 — To mitigate risks and concerns related to COVID-19, the Court is postponing the November 2020 nonattorney examination to the fall of 2021.
05/04/2020 — The Court announced that attorney applications for admission to practice before the Court may be emailed to the Admissions Office.
04/21/2020 — Chief Judge Maurice B. Foley announced that the United States Tax Court has proposed amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure.
04/21/2020 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
03/23/2020 — The United States Tax Court building remains closed and trial sessions through June 30, 2020 are canceled.
03/18/2020 — The Court announced that effective as of 9:00 PM on March 18, 2020, and until further notice, the United States Tax Court building is closed.
03/13/2020 — The Court has determined that it is appropriate to cancel certain trial sessions and to close the Court to visitors, effective immediately.
03/11/2020 — The Court has determined that it is appropriate to cancel certain trial sessions.
02/24/2020 — The Court announced that Chief Judge Maurice B. Foley has been re-elected and will serve another two-year term beginning June 1, 2020.
02/21/2020 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
01/15/2020 — The Tax Court has adopted amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure.

2019

11/25/2019 — Chief Judge Maurice B. Foley announced that the United States Tax Court has proposed amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure.
11/22/2019 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
09/23/2019 — In Memory of Judge Arthur L. Nims III.
09/04/2019 — Chief Judge Maurice B. Foley announced the retirement of Special Trial Judge Robert N. Armen, Jr.
07/15/2019 — The Tax Court has adopted amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure.
07/12/2019 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
06/11/2019 — 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.
05/17/2019 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
05/10/2019 — The Court issued Administrative Order No. 2019-01, outlining procedures for filing limited entries of appearance in Tax Court cases.
04/26/2019 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
03/15/2019 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
02/04/2019 — The Tax Court has extended the period for submission of comments regarding interim and proposed partnership rules.
01/26/2019 — Chief Judge Maurice B. Foley announced the resumption of full operations of the United States Tax Court effective Monday, January 28, 2019.

2018

12/19/2018 — The Tax Court has announced interim and proposed amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure.
11/30/2018 — The Tax Court has adopted amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure.
11/30/2018 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
10/12/2018 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
09/25/2018 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
09/24/2018 — Chief Judge Maurice B. Foley announced the retirement of Judge Carolyn P. Chiechi.
09/06/2018 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
07/20/2018 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
05/08/2018 — The Tax Court has issued a press release announcing the date and time of the 2018 written exam for admission to practice for applicants other than attorneys at law.
04/19/2018 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
02/26/2018 — Judge Maurice B. Foley will become Chief Judge June 1, 2018.
01/03/2018 — Chief Judge L. Paige Marvel announced the retirement of Judge Robert A. Wherry, Jr.

2017

12/21/2017 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
10/13/2017 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
09/15/2017 — The 2018 Tax Court Judicial Conference will be held in Chicago, Illinois, on the campus of Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law in March.
08/31/2017 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
05/12/2017 — The Tax Court announced that Chief Special Trial Judge Peter J. Panuthos has decided to step down as Chief Special Trial Judge, effective September 1, 2017, and that Special Trial Judge Lewis R. Carluzzo has been named Chief Special Trial Judge, effective September 1, 2017.
04/13/2017 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
02/17/2017 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.

2016

12/16/2016 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
10/12/2016 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
07/18/2016 — Chief Judge L. Paige Marvel has released a statement acknowledging the passing on July 15, 2016, of the Honorable Howard A. Dawson, Jr., the longest-serving judge in Tax Court history.
06/14/2016 — The Chief Judge has announced the adoption of Rules for Judicial Conduct and Disability Proceedings for the United States Tax Court.
05/31/2016 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
05/06/2016 — The Tax Court has issued a press release announcing the date and time of the 2016 written exam for admission to practice for applicants other than attorneys at law.
03/28/2016 — The Tax Court has announced interim and proposed amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure.
03/24/2016 — Diana L. Leyden to be sworn in as a Special Trial Judge.
02/29/2016 — Judge L. Paige Marvel will become Chief Judge June 1, 2016.
02/19/2016 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
01/11/2016 — The Tax Court has announced proposed amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure.

2015

12/18/2015 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
10/15/2015 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
08/06/2015 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
07/01/2015 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
05/29/2015 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
04/24/2015 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
02/24/2015 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.

2014

12/19/2014 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
11/14/2014 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
10/10/2014 — The Court issued a press release in Amazon.Com, Inc. & Subsidiaries v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
09/05/2014 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
07/18/2014 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
05/13/2014 — The Tax Court has issued a press release announcing the date and time of the 2014 written exam for admission to practice for applicants other than attorneys at law.
04/25/2014 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.

2013

12/20/2013 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
09/30/2013 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.
06/25/2013 — Tax Court Disciplinary Matters.

2012

09/18/2012 — In Memory of Judge Russell E. Train.
09/11/2012 — In Memory of Judge Lapsley W. Hamblen, Jr.
07/13/2012 — In Memory of Judge Renato Beghe.
07/06/2012 — The Tax Court has adopted amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure requiring electronic filing by most practitioners, providing privacy protections in whistleblower cases, and making other miscellaneous and conforming changes.
06/26/2012 — The Tax Court announces a uniform method of spot-citing Memorandum Opinions.
06/12/2012 — The Tax Court announces the investiture of Judge Kathleen Kerrigan.
05/08/2012 — The Tax Court has issued a press release announcing the date and time of the 2012 written exam for admission to practice for applicants other than attorneys at law.
05/07/2012 — Judge Michael B. Thornton has been elected as Chief Judge of the United States Tax Court to serve a 2-year term beginning June 1, 2012.
04/30/2012 — Judge Robert P. Ruwe received the J. Edgar Murdock Award for distinguished service to the United States Tax Court.
04/17/2012 — Daniel A. Guy, Jr., will take the oath of office to serve as a Special Trial Judge of the United States Tax Court on May 31, 2012.
03/26/2012 — Chief Special Trial Judge Peter J. Panuthos received the J. Edgar Murdock Award for distinguished service to the United States Tax Court.
03/06/2012 — Comments received on proposed amendments to the Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure requiring electronic filing by most parties represented by counsel, providing privacy protections in whistleblower cases, and making other miscellaneous and conforming changes.

2011

12/28/2011 — The Tax Court has announced proposed amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure reducing the number of copies required for papers filed with the Court, requiring electronic filing by most parties represented by counsel, providing privacy protections in whistleblower cases, and making other miscellaneous and conforming changes.
06/17/2011 — The Tax Court has added to its Internet Web site an “Orders” tab containing two new features to assist the public in identifying and locating orders issued by the Court: Today’s Designated Orders and Orders Search.
05/05/2011 — The Tax Court has adopted amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure affecting time periods for filing summary judgment motions, Rule 155 computations, and motions regarding elections to proceed under the small tax case procedure, as well as other amendments to Rules and forms.
03/18/2011 — Comments received on proposed amendments to the Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure affecting time periods for filing summary judgment motions, Rule 155 computations, motions regarding elections to proceed under the small tax case procedure, and answers in lien and levy cases, as well as other proposed amendments to Rules and forms.

2010

12/23/2010 — Chief Judge John O. Colvin announced today that H.R. 5901, relating to appointment of employees of the United States Tax Court, was passed by the United States Senate on December 17 and by the United States House of Representatives on December 22.
12/20/2010 — The Tax Court has announced proposed amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure affecting time periods for filing summary judgment motions, Rule 155 computations, motions regarding elections to proceed under the small tax case procedure, and answers in lien and levy cases. It also proposes other amendments to its Rules and forms.
05/05/2010 — The Tax Court has issued a press release announcing the date and time of the 2010 written exam for admission to practice for applicants other than attorneys at law.

2009

11/20/2009 — The Tax Court has adopted an amendment to its Rules of Practice and Procedure authorizing the electronic filing of documents in all Tax Court cases effective January 1, 2010. The Court is also considering a proposal requiring in the near future electronic filing for most parties represented by practitioners admitted to practice before the Court, and has invited comments on the proposed eFiling requirement to be received by the Court by December 21, 2009.
09/18/2009 — The Tax Court has adopted amendments to various Rules of Practice and Procedure to conform them more closely with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
03/27/2009 — The Court has proposed amendments to conform its Rules of Practice and Procedure more closely with selected procedures from the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

2008

10/09/2008 — Judge Richard T. Morrison sworn in.
10/03/2008 — The Court has adopted amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure regarding whistleblower award actions and electronic service, and other amendments to its Rules and forms.
08/04/2008 — Judge David Gustafson sworn in.
08/01/2008 — Judge Elizabeth Crewson Paris sworn in.
06/02/2008 — The Court has proposed amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure regarding whistleblower award actions and electronic service, and other amendments to its Rules and forms.
04/30/2008 — The Tax Court has issued a press release announcing the date and time of the 2008 written exam for admission to practice for applicants other than attorneys at law.
01/15/2008 — The Court has adopted amendments to its Rules regarding privacy issues and access to its electronic case files, and other amendments to its Rules and forms.

2007

12/27/2007 — The Tax Court has announced that it has published on its web site requirements for Tax Clinics and Student Practice Programs.
11/27/2007 — Announcement regarding Final Status Report.
08/30/2007 — Announcement regarding Final Status Report.
08/30/2007 — In Memory of Special Trial Judge Carleton D. Powell.
04/26/2007 — The Court has adopted the privately funded seminars disclosure policy established by the Judicial Conference of the United States.
04/26/2007 — Announcement regarding Final Status Report.
04/03/2007 — Amendment to Rule 25(b), Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure, adopted.
02/16/2007 — The Court has proposed amending its Rules of Practice and Procedure to include District of Columbia Emancipation Day, April 16, as a legal holiday for purposes of computing time.
01/16/2007 — The Court has proposed amending its Rules of Practice and Procedure to address privacy issues and public access to its electronic case files and to make miscellaneous and conforming changes.
01/12/2007 — Amendment to Rule 173(b), Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure, adopted.

2006

11/28/2006 — Comments regarding the proposed amendment to Rule 173(b), Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure, received, and effective date of the proposed amendment extended until further notice by the Court.
09/12/2006 — The Court has proposed amending its Rules of Practice and Procedure, requiring the filing of answers by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue in all small tax cases.
05/03/2006 — Written Exam for Admission to Practice Announced.
02/28/2006 — Judge John O. Colvin Elected Chief Judge.
01/27/2006 — The installation of a new telephone system necessitates changes to the Court's telephone numbers.

2005

12/12/2005 — The Court has proposed amending its Rules of Practice and Procedure by issuing an Interim Rule and Interim Procedures regarding the establishment of an electronic filing pilot program.
12/06/2005 — The Tax Court will begin accepting credit card payments presented in person at the courthouse and converting checks into electronic funds transfers on December 19, 2005
10/20/2005 — The Court session scheduled to commence on October 24, 2005 in Miami, Florida, has been cancelled until further notice
09/21/2005 — Amendments to Rules of Practice and Procedure Adopted
09/01/2005 — The Court session scheduled for the week of November 14, 2005 in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been cancelled until further notice
07/07/2005 — Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Practice and Procedure announced
06/20/2005 — Robert R. Di Trolio Becomes Clerk of the Court

2004

11/02/2004 — Retirement Announcement - Charles S. Casazza, Clerk of the Court
06/23/2004 — Death Announcement - Senior Judge Charles E. Clapp, II
05/17/2004 — Availability of Electronic (North) Courtroom announced and guidelines issued
04/28/2004 — Written Exam for Admission to Practice Announced
02/23/2004 — Judge Joel Gerber Elected Chief Judge

2003

06/30/2003 — Amendments to Rules of Practice and Procedure Adopted
06/30/2003 — Judge Mark V. Holmes Sworn In
06/17/2003 — Judge Diane L. Kroupa Sworn In
04/28/2003 — Judge Robert A. Wherry, Jr. Sworn In
04/22/2003 — Judge Joseph Robert Goeke Sworn In
04/22/2003 — Judge Harry A. Haines Sworn In
02/10/2003 — Standing Pretrial Order Revised

2002

04/04/2002 — Chief Judge Thomas B. Wells of the United States Tax Court announced that the written examination for admission to practice for applicants other than attorneys at law will be held 11/14/2002
02/25/2002 — Chief Judge Thomas B Wells has been re-selected as Chief Judge of the United States Tax Court for a two year term
01/17/2002 — Retired Judge Perry Shields of the United States Tax Court died on January 14, 2002, in Knoxville, Tennessee

2001

12/03/2001 — Resumption of Delivery of U.S. Mail
01/05/2001 — Death Announcement - Retired Judge Darrell D. Wiles
01/03/2001 — Death Announcement - Retired Judge William Miller Drennen

2000

04/27/2000 — Written Exam for Admission to Practice Announced
04/13/2000 — Death Announcement - Senior Judge William M. Fay
03/20/2000 — Death announcement - Senior Judge Lawrence A. Wright
02/28/2000 — Judge Thomas B. Wells Elected Chief Judge
02/23/2000 — Death Announcement - Retired Judge Jules G. Körner III