Whistleblower Case Dismissal: Key Takeaways and Statistics

The United States Tax Court has issued an order dismissing a whistleblower case against the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. The case, filed by Jesus Rodriguez, stems from a dispute over an IRS determination. The court has directed Rodriguez to file a proper amended petition and pay the $60 filing fee within a specific timeframe. Failure to comply may result in the dismissal of the case.

Key Takeaways:

• The whistleblower case was filed by Jesus Rodriguez, citing a dispute over an IRS determination.
• The court's $60 filing fee was not paid, which led to the dismissal order.
• The petition submitted by Rodriguez did not comply with the requirements of Rule 341, Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure.
• The court designated Houston, Texas as the place of trial in this case.
• Rodriguez is required to file a proper amended petition, including a Request for Place of Trial, within 20 days (by September 28, 2020).
• The court warned that failure to comply with the order may result in the dismissal of the case for lack of jurisdiction.
• Rodriguez can file a Motion To Change Place of Trial, designating a place of trial at which the Court tries regular tax cases.
• The Revenue Whistleblower Office issued a determination in this case, prompting Rodriguez's petition.

Statistics:

• 1 whistleblower case dismissed by the United States Tax Court.
• 20 days to file a proper amended petition and pay the $60 filing fee.
• 1 place of trial designated by the court: Houston, Texas.
• 0 notice of deficiency issued to Rodriguez.
• 0 notice of determination concerning collection action issued to Rodriguez.
• 0 other IRS actions disputed by Rodriguez.

Sources:

• United States Tax Court. (2020, September 4). United States Tax Court. https://www.ustaxcourt.gov／／
• T.C. Form 2 (REV. 11/I8). (n.d.). United States Tax Court. https://www.ustaxcourt.gov/WAWC/forms/TC-Form2-Revised-11-18.pdf