Opinion
2454-21L
08-01-2022
GORDON M. BOLLIN, Petitioner v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent
ORDER
Emin Toro Judge
This case was calendared during the Court's November 15, 2021, Dallas, Texas, remote trial session. On August 26, 2021, the parties filed a Joint Motion for Continuance (Doc. 8). Also on August 26, 2021, the parties filed a Joint Motion to Remand (Doc. 9). The Court granted the motions, the case was remanded to the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, and the undersigned judge retained jurisdiction.
On April 21, 2022, respondent filed a Status Report (Doc. 17) informing the Court that this case was transferred to a new settlement officer. The report further stated that the supplemental hearing was held and that petitioner wished to accept the original collection offer. By Order served April 25, 2022, the parties were directed to file on or before May 25, 2022, either a status report describing the status of the case or a stipulated decision document.
On May 25, 2022, the parties filed a Joint Status Report (Doc. 19) informing the Court that the new settlement officer was in the process of getting approval for an offer made by petitioner, which could take one week to two months. The parties requested additional time for the settlement process to be completed. By Order served May 27, 2022, the parties were directed to file on or before July 26, 2022, either a status report describing the status of the case or stipulated decision document.
On July 26, 2022, respondent filed a Status Report (Doc. 21). Also on July 26, 2022, petitioner filed a Status Report (Doc. 22). The parties request additional time to complete the settlement process.
Upon due consideration, it hereby
ORDERED that, on or before September 27, 2022, the parties shall file with the Court either a joint report (or, if that is not expedient, then separate reports) describing the status of the case or a stipulated decision document. It is further
ORDERED that, on or before September 27, 2022, respondent shall file a response to this Order and attach thereto a complete copy of the supplemental notice of determination on which this case is based.