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Farris v. Comm'r of Internal Revenue

United States Tax Court
Sep 10, 2024
No. 14254-24S (U.S.T.C. Sep. 10, 2024)

Opinion

14254-24S

09-10-2024

GEORGE FARRIS & WILLIE FARRIS, Petitioners v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent


ORDER

Kathleen Kerrigan Chief Judge

The petition filed to commence this case was served on September 5, 2024, bore the signatures of petitioners in accordance of Rule 23(a)(3), Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure. The petition was also signed by Selma Brinson who appears to be petitioner's non attorney representative. The record shows that Selma Brinson is not admitted to practice before the Tax Court. The United States Tax Court, which is separate and independent from the Internal Revenue Service, has certain requirements that must be met before an individual can be recognized as representing petitioners before the Court. Unlike the IRS, the Court does not recognize powers of attorneys and, thus, petitioners' non-attorney representative may not represent them in this case.

The Court has prepared Q&A's on the subject "Representing a Taxpayer Before the U.S. Tax Court". The Court also encourages practitioners and non-attorneys seeking admission to practice before the Court to consult "Guidance for Practitioners" on the Court's website at www.ustaxcourt.gov/practitioners.html. At this juncture, Selma Brinson will not be associated with this case and we encourage petitioners' representative to review the Court's admissions requirements.

Upon due consideration and for cause, it is

ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court is directed to attach to the copy of this Order the Court's Q&As on the subject "Representing a Taxpayer Before the U.S. Tax Court". It is further

ORDERED that, in addition to regular service, the Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this Order on Selma Brinson at the address listed for her on page two in the petition.


Summaries of

Farris v. Comm'r of Internal Revenue

United States Tax Court
Sep 10, 2024
No. 14254-24S (U.S.T.C. Sep. 10, 2024)
Case details for

Farris v. Comm'r of Internal Revenue

Case Details

Full title:GEORGE FARRIS & WILLIE FARRIS, Petitioners v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL…

Court:United States Tax Court

Date published: Sep 10, 2024

Citations

No. 14254-24S (U.S.T.C. Sep. 10, 2024)