- Prior exam questions are useful, but should never be your sole source of study material. Some questions tend to repeat, but remember the exam tests on current law not what was appropriate for a prior exam cycle answer.
- Grammar and spelling are not graded, but answers should be concise and legible. Use lists (bulleted items) to save time.
- Some material can be studied using mnemonics.
- Make your own flash cards and carry them for study opportunities while standing in line or waiting for appointments.
- Practice your handwriting so you can write for the requisite 4 hours.
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- Get in the habit of regularly checking the Tax Court opinions (available online daily at 3:30 pm Eastern at ustaxcourt.gov). It is helpful to understand the procedure and language of the Court.
- Visit the Tax Court in person to watch calendar call and/or a trial session (the schedule is published at ustaxcourt.gov).
- Memory is enhanced by working with material in different ways; read, write, hear and say the information as you study.
- Test taking strategies and time management are critical to your success.
- Take one or two prior exams under timed constraints. If you take our course we provide a 2 hour timed practice test to simulate exam day conditions as part of our November review class.
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