Tax Court to Allow Limited Appearances by Practitioners

UNITED STATES TAX COURT

PRESS RELEASE

May 10, 2019

Chief Judge Foley announced today that the United States Tax Court has adopted procedures to permit admitted practitioners in good standing to enter a limited appearance at scheduled trial sessions. The procedures will take effect at the beginning of the 2019 Fall Term.

The Court recognizes that admitted practitioners play a vital role in the representation of petitioners before the Court and intends to encourage and support increased access to legal services on behalf of otherwise self-represented petitioners. The new procedures are consistent with Rule 1.2(c), Model Rules of Professional Conduct of the American Bar Association, and Rule 201(a), Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure. Both Administrative Order No. 2019-01, detailing the procedures, and Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the Court's website.

Questions regarding the limited entry of appearance procedures should be directed to the Office of the Clerk, 202-521-4600.