Exam Preparation
Since the Tax Court does not publish suggested answers, and a successful candidate no longer is able to receive answers to the exam they passed, knowing what and how to study for this test can be daunting.
Preparing to Practice before the US Tax Court is designed to focus the student’s study on the areas most likely to be tested. A comprehensive text, updated with each class cycle, provides explanatory material to highlight common exam topics, then applies past exam questions to the topic. Emphasis is on using current tax law and information to answer prior exam questions as there is limited value in knowing a full point answer for a prior exam if the law or procedure has since changed.
If self-study works best for you, we offer suggestions in Study Resources section on how to locate useful materials along with guidance in Ten Study Tips. Many will find it more helpful to work with a professional exam preparation company to guide their studies in the most effective and efficient manner. This also gives you access to study partners who are also preparing to take the exam.
Over 3 days the first session prepares the student for the Practice & Procedure, Evidence and Legal Ethics exam topics. The focus is on court jurisdiction, Tax Court Rules of Practice & Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence including hearsay and evidentiary applications, and the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
The second 3 days are devoted to the Federal Taxation exam topic, including a synopsis and discussion of recently litigated court cases.
The review session, scheduled for the Monday and Tuesday of exam week, provides a timed practice exam plus an intensive review of material for all exam sections.
Although we believe that attending all three sessions gives you the best opportunity for success, you may also choose to attend any session(s) you feel best suits your particular needs. Information on the 2010 registration process will be available in late summer or early fall 2009.
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CPE FOR ENROLLED AGENTS: Gregory, Reedy & Associates, Inc. (dba USTC Practitioner’s Services), is authorized by the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility to offer CPE to enrolled agents for the live course sessions.
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