4.
Your social security or other taxpayer identification number.
5.
A statement of the type of relief you wish and why you believe you are
entitled to such relief. List the errors that you believe the IRS made in the
notice of deficiency or the notice of determination that was sent to you.
You should also briefly state the facts that you rely upon to support your
position. Clearly stating why you believe the IRS is wrong and what facts
you rely upon will help the Tax Court understand your position.
6.
Your signature, date, present address, and telephone number at the
bottom of the petition.
7.
In your envelope include:
(a)
The original and two copies of your petition with a complete copy of
your Notice attached to the original and each copy;
(b)
your $60.00 filing fee in the form of a check or money order,
payable to the “Clerk, United States Tax Court,” and
(c)
your Designation of Place of Trial showing the city in which you
wish your case to be tried.
Designation of Place of Trial Form:
1.
The city in which you wish your case to be tried. See page 3 for
the list of cities.
2.
Your signature and date signed.
The Petition and Designation of Place of Trial forms must be filed with the Tax Court in
Washington, D.C. You may hand deliver it to the Tax Court between 8 a.m. and 4:30
p.m (EST) or mail the original and 2 copies to:
United States Tax Court
400 Second Street, NW
Washington, DC 20217-0002.
For additional guidance in completing the petition form, see the Starting a Case section
of Taxpayer Information.