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11/20/09 - The Tax Court has adopted an amendment to its Rules of Practice and Procedure authorizing the 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.
09/18/09 - 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.
03/27/09 - 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

10/09/08 - Judge Richard T. Morrison Sworn In.
10/03/08 - 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.
08/04/08 - Judge David Gustafson Sworn In.
08/01/08 - Judge Elizabeth Crewson Paris Sworn In.
06/02/08 - 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.
04/30/08 - 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.
01/15/08 - 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

12/27/07 - The Tax Court has announced that it has published on its web site requirements for Tax Clinics and Student Practice Programs.
11/27/07 - Announcement regarding Final Status Report.
08/30/07 - In Memory of Special Trial Judge Carleton D. Powell.
04/26/07 - The Court has adopted the privately funded seminars disclosure policy established by the Judicial Conference of the United States.
04/03/07 - Amendment to Rule 25(b), Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure, adopted.
02/16/07 - 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.
01/16/07 - 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.
01/12/07 - Amendment to Rule 173(b), Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure, adopted.

2006

11/28/06 - 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. For more information, see the Press Release.
09/12/06 - 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.
05/03/06 - Written Exam for Admission to Practice Announced.
02/28/06 - Judge John O. Colvin Elected Chief Judge.
01/27/06 - The installation of a new telephone system necessitates changes to the Court's telephone numbers.

2005

12/12/05 - 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.
12/06/05 - 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
10/20/05 - The Court session scheduled to commence on October 24, 2005 in Miami, Florida, has been cancelled until further notice
09/21/05 - Amendments to Rules of Practice and Procedure Adopted
09/01/05 - The Court session scheduled for the week of November 14, 2005 in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been cancelled until further notice
07/07/05 - Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Practice and Procedure announced
06/20/05 - Robert R. Di Trolio Becomes Clerk of the Court

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Monday, August 9, 2010

Income Tax Problem - Steve Patterson

Posted by sir wil at 9:25 AM

The last thing that anyone wants in their life is to have issues with the Internal Revenue Service. It is something that everyone should make the effort to avoid for nay number of reasons but in particular because one does not want to send up any red flags that will cause them to be carefully watched moving forward. The IRS can make a person's life very difficult to say the least. The less contact one must have with them, the better.

One of the best ways to prevent any problems is to make every effort to properly and completely fill out one's return, and make certain to provide any and all supporting documentation. There are any number of successful programs available to help guide one through the details of the process. They can truly make it simple and relatively easy to compile and prepare. When this is done and the return is ready to be submitted, it is time to pause for a moment and double check that everything is included.

Believe it or not, a common mistake that people make is in entering the wrong social security number. This will stop the process in it's tracks. Also, very often people forget to sign the return and this too will derail the proceedings. Taking time to double check that all figures entered are done correctly, and none of the numbers are transposed. And be absolutely certain to attach all W-2 and 1099 forms to the return to try and make certain nothing gets lost in the handling. Taking this bit of extra time at this point in the process to make certain everything is in order, can save many issues and problems moving forward.

One thing everyone should be aware of is that at some point after the return is filed an error or omission is discovered, one has the option and the right to file an amended return correcting the problem. This form is designated by the number 1040X, and when submitted it you will receive immediate attention and if all is correct with the amended form, corrections will be put in place with no penalties to the party involved. A person actually has up to three years from the original submission to get these changes in.

The bottom line is that attention to detail and taking the time to double check all work, will prove to be of great value moving ahead. Everyone should also be aware that they can receive a tremendous amount of income tax problem information and assistance online if they so desire.

Steve Patterson is an author for the site 2009 Taxes

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