Opinion
13712-23.
09-01-2023
JORGE VIDAURRE, Petitioner v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent
ORDER
Kathleen Kerrigan Chief Judge
The petition filed to commence this case served on August 30, 2023, bore the signature of petitioner in accordance of Rule 23, Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure. It also appears that Jerry Barnes who is not admitted to practice before the Court is referenced as petitioner's nonattorney representative in the petition. 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 a petitioner before the Court. Unlike the IRS, the Court does not recognize powers of attorneys and, thus, petitioner's non-attorney representative may not represent him in this case. At this juncture Jerry Barnes will not be associated with this case and we encourage petitioner's representative to review the Court's admissions requirements.
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.
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 Jerry Barnes at the address listed for him on page 2 of the petition.