Let’s give a big Tax Court enthusiasts’ welcome to Judge Elizabeth Ann Copeland, who joined the “small court” on Friday last. Her delayed appointment was reinstated (or whatever the technical term is), and prompt Senatorial confirmation followed.

Nice to see the system working.

My colleague Peter Reilly, CPA, will be no doubt pleased to note that Judge Copeland is a fellow-CPA, as well as being a Tax Notes 2012 Tax Person of the Year. She is also a long-time Texas practitioner.

I’m anticipating great things from Judge Copeland.