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    What the Tax Court Wants to See

    In Your Expert Report This article includes tips for preparing an expert report but is not intended to be all inclusive. In addition to these points, remember to carefully consider professional standards, including those that are non-binding, and any code of ethics. Also prepare your report with the expectation of a Daubert motion or similar challenge to your qualifications and/or methodology. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure give specific requirements for expert witness reports. In addition, published Tax Court opinions often include criticism of expert reports, thereby providing guidance on what the court prefers to see in the future. Their…