The Tax Court exam.

From: The Tax Adviser | Date: June 1, 1996| Author: Starkman, Jay | Copyright information

The US Tax Court examination is the only way that CPAs can become admitted to practice before the Tax Court. Since 1942, only attorneys have been automatically admitted to represent clients before the Court. The test is given every two years and only 10% of participants pass. The subject areas include substantive tax law, Tax Court procedure, evidence and ethics. Accountants can still act as advisors and CPAs can file Tax Court petitions, but tax accountants should take the exam both for the ...

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