TAX COURT HISTORY began when Congress created the “U.S. Board of Tax Appeals” in the Revenue Act of 1924. The Board consisted of “members” whose job it was to make decisions in tax disputes. The members selected one of their own as “chairman” every two...
TAX COURT JURISDICTION is defined by statute. There are a number of areas over which the court has jurisdiction. Chief among them are: deficiencies, overpayments,[1] interest abatement,[2] wrongfully collected amounts,[3] innocent spouse relief,[4] and worker...
