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UNITED STATES TAX COURT
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[PETITIONER FULL LEGAL NAME(S)],
Petitioner(s),

v.

COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE,
Respondent.

Docket No.: [DOCKET NO.]

PETITION FOR REDETERMINATION OF DEFICIENCY AND/OR OTHER RELIEF

[// GUIDANCE: This template is designed to comply with Rule 34 of the Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure and incorporates defensive drafting techniques to preserve all available rights while minimizing unnecessary admissions. Edit bracketed placeholders before filing.]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Document Header ............................................. 2
II. Definitions ................................................. 3
III. Operative Provisions ........................................ 4
IV. Representations & Warranties (Factual Allegations) .......... 6
V. Covenants & Restrictions .................................... 7
VI. Default & Remedies ......................................... 7
VII. Risk Allocation ............................................ 7
VIII. Dispute Resolution ........................................ 7
IX. General Provisions ......................................... 8
X. Execution Block ............................................ 9

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I. DOCUMENT HEADER
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1. Caption & Parties
   a. Petitioner(s): [INSERT FULL LEGAL NAME, ADDRESS, TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (“TIN”)].
   b. Respondent: Commissioner of Internal Revenue (“Respondent” or “IRS”).

2. Recitals
   WHEREAS, Respondent issued a [Notice of Deficiency / Notice of Determination] dated [MM/DD/YYYY] (the “Notice”) asserting federal income tax deficiencies, additions to tax, and/or penalties for the taxable year(s) ending [TAX YEAR(S)] in the aggregate amount of $[AMOUNT] (exclusive of statutory interest); and
   WHEREAS, Petitioner(s) timely file(s) this Petition within the period prescribed by I.R.C. § 6213(a) [or § 6330(d)] to invoke the jurisdiction of the United States Tax Court;

3. Jurisdictional Statement
   This Court has jurisdiction under I.R.C. § 6213(a) (in deficiency cases) and § 7442. Venue is proper in the United States Tax Court regardless of Petitioner’s residence.

4. Effective Date
   This Petition is deemed filed on the date entered on the Court’s docket (“Effective Date”).

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II. DEFINITIONS
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For purposes of this Petition, the following capitalized terms shall have the meanings set forth below. Undefined terms shall have the meanings ascribed by the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and applicable Treasury Regulations.

“Code” or “I.R.C.” – The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Court” – The United States Tax Court.
“Deficiency” – The amount determined by Respondent in the Notice.
“Notice” – The statutory notice described in Section I.2.
“Tax Year(s)” – The taxable period(s) identified in the Notice.

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III. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
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1. Jurisdictional Allegations
   a. Timeliness: The Notice was mailed on [MM/DD/YYYY]; this Petition is filed within the 90-day period (150 days if addressed outside the United States) prescribed by I.R.C. § 6213(a).
   b. Petitioner Information:
   • Mailing Address: [ADDRESS]
   • Phone: [PHONE]
   • Email for eFiling: [EMAIL]
   • TIN/EIN: [TIN] (disclosed only on separate Form 4 as required).
   c. Place of Residence: [CITY, STATE] at the time of filing.

2. Attachments (Exhibits)
   a. Exhibit A – Copy of the Notice (redacted for privacy).
   b. Exhibit B – Power of Attorney (Form 2848), if applicable.
   c. Exhibit C – Statement of Account/Transcripts (optional).

3. Small Tax Case Election (Optional)
   Pursuant to I.R.C. § 7463, Petitioner [ELECTS / DOES NOT ELECT] to have this case conducted under the Court’s small tax case procedure.
   [// GUIDANCE: Remove this paragraph if the amount in dispute exceeds $50,000 per tax year or you prefer regular procedures.]

4. Prayer for Relief
   Petitioner respectfully prays that the Court:
   a. Redetermine that no deficiency, addition to tax, or penalty is due for the Tax Year(s);
   b. Alternatively, determine the correct amount of any deficiency;
   c. Award reasonable litigation and administrative costs under I.R.C. § 7430; and
   d. Grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

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IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES (FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS)
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1. Assignments of Error
   Respondent erred in the Notice as follows:
   a. Disallowing deductions for [DESCRIPTION] in the amount of $[AMOUNT].
   b. Characterizing [INCOME/EVENT] as taxable income.
   c. Imposing penalties under I.R.C. § 6662 for [PENALTY REASON].
   d. [ADDITIONAL ERRORS].

2. Statements of Fact
   In support of the foregoing assignments of error, Petitioner states:
   a. Petitioner is engaged in [TRADE OR BUSINESS] duly organized and operated in [LOCATION].
   b. Petitioner maintained contemporaneous books and records substantiating all deductions in issue.
   c. The challenged income items constitute non-taxable [LOANS/RETURN OF CAPITAL/etc.].
   d. Petitioner acted with reasonable cause and in good faith regarding any underpayment.

3. Burden of Proof
   To the extent Respondent asserts any penalty, Respondent bears the burden of production under I.R.C. § 7491(c). Petitioner reserves the right to shift the burden of proof under I.R.C. § 7491(a) upon satisfying the statutory prerequisites.

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V. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS
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[// GUIDANCE: Litigation pleadings do not employ contractual covenants; omit unless needed for stipulated settlements.]

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VI. DEFAULT & REMEDIES
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VII. RISK ALLOCATION
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VIII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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1. Governing Law
   Determination of the underlying tax liability shall be made under federal tax law, including the Code, Treasury Regulations, and controlling Tax Court precedent.

2. Forum Selection
   Exclusive jurisdiction lies with the United States Tax Court. Arbitration is unavailable by statute, and jury trials are not provided in this forum.

3. Injunctive Relief
   The Court possesses limited equitable powers under I.R.C. §§ 6213(a) & 6330(e). Petitioner reserves all rights to seek injunctive or declaratory relief where statutorily authorized.

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IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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1. Amendments
   Petitioner may amend this Petition as of right within 30 days of joinder of issue or by leave of Court under Rule 41.

2. Severability
   If any allegation herein is stricken or deemed insufficient, the balance of the Petition shall remain operative.

3. Integration
   This pleading, together with its exhibits, constitutes the entire statement of Petitioner’s claims at this stage of the proceeding.

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X. EXECUTION BLOCK
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Respectfully submitted this ___ day of ____, 20__.

[PETITIONER NAME]
Petitioner, pro se
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE] | [EMAIL]

—or—

[ATTORNEY NAME], Esq.
[Law Firm Name]
Counsel for Petitioner
[ADDRESS]
Phone: [PHONE]
Email: [EMAIL]
Tax Court Bar No.: [BAR NO.]

VERIFICATION
I, [PETITIONER NAME], declare under penalty of perjury that I have reviewed the foregoing Petition and that the facts stated therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

_____ Date: _______
[PETITIONER NAME]

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END OF TEMPLATE
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[// GUIDANCE:
1. File the Petition, exhibits, and the separate Statement of Taxpayer Identification Number (Form 4) via the Tax Court’s DAWSON e-filing system or by mail.
2. Pay the current filing fee (presently $60) contemporaneously or request a fee waiver with Form 3 (Application for Waiver of Filing Fee).
3. After the Court serves the Petition, the IRS will file its Answer within 60 days. Calendar the Rule 121 summary-judgment deadline and informal discovery timelines.
4. Maintain client-signed originals for your file; the Court does not require notarization for Petitions.
]