The United States Tax Court has canceled all in-person and remote trial sessions scheduled for the weeks of October 20 and October 27, 2025, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Shutdown Prompts Tax Court Trial Cancellations
The Tax Court announced the cancellations in an October 14 press release. Specifically, the following trial sessions have been canceled:
- Week of October 20:
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- Phoenix, Arizona
- Houston, Texas
- Washington, D.C. (remote special session).
- Week of October 27:
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- Houston, Texas (special session)
- Standalone Remote
- Tampa, Florida
- Chicago, Illinois
- Columbia, South Carolina.
Decisions regarding trial sessions in subsequent weeks will be made and announced via the Tax Court website no later than one week before their scheduled start.
Clerk’s Office Open for Filings, Some Hearings Proceed
Despite the trial session cancellations, the Tax Court noted that its clerk’s office remains open for both e-filing and paper filing.
Additionally, special hearing sessions scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 22 and Wednesday, October 29 will be held as scheduled.
Those with questions about a scheduled trial session can call (202) 521-0700 during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET).
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