FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on the Nomination of Courtney Dunbar Jones to the U.S. Tax Court

Original title: NOMINATION OF COURTNEY DUNBAR JONES, TO BE A JUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES TAX COURT

January 1, 2020

judicial nomination United States Tax Court tax law Senate Finance Committee

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing is a procedural step in the appointment of a judge who will preside over disputes between taxpayers and the IRS, determining whether individuals or entities owe additional taxes or are entitled to refunds.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Courtney Dunbar Jones

The nominee is seeking confirmation for a judicial appointment.

Taxpayers

Taxpayers utilize the U.S. Tax Court to resolve disputes regarding tax liabilities.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on December 11, 2018, to consider the nomination of Courtney Dunbar Jones for a position as a judge on the United States Tax Court. The hearing included opening statements from committee leadership and testimony regarding Ms. Jones's qualifications and professional background.

Key Facts

The Senate Finance Committee convened on December 11, 2018, to review the nomination of Courtney Dunbar Jones to the U.S. Tax Court.
The U.S. Tax Court is the only venue where taxpayers can challenge tax liabilities before paying the disputed amount.
Courtney Dunbar Jones currently serves as a Senior Attorney in the Office of the Chief Counsel at the Internal Revenue Service.
Ms. Jones's legal experience includes advising the IRS and the Department of Justice on litigation involving tax-exempt organizations.
Ms. Jones is a 2004 graduate of Harvard Law School and an alumna of Hampton University.
This hearing marked the final hearing chaired by Senator Orrin G. Hatch for the Senate Finance Committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the U.S. Tax Court do?

It allows taxpayers to challenge tax assessments by the IRS before they are required to pay the disputed amount or receive a refund.

What is the role of a Tax Court judge?

They preside over tax disputes, providing a forum for taxpayers to resolve disagreements with the government regarding their tax liabilities.

Why It Matters

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Leadership Transition

The hearing served as the final session chaired by Senator Orrin G. Hatch, marking a transition in committee leadership.

Orrin G. Hatch

Connected Entities

personOrrin G. Hatch“Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee”Map →

personRon Wyden“U.S. Senator from Oregon”Map →

organizationHarvard Law School“Law school attended by the nominee”Map →

personTim Kaine“U.S. Senator from Virginia”Map →

organizationInternal Revenue Service“Current employer of the nominee”Map →

organizationHampton University“Alma mater of the nominee”Map →

personCourtney Dunbar Jones“Nominee for Judge of the United States Tax Court”Map →

organizationUnited States Tax Court“The court for which the nominee is being considered”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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