Opinion
13693-21
02-23-2023
AARON BUCK & AMY BUCK, Petitioners v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent
ORDER
Elizabeth Crewson Paris Judge
This case is calendared for trial at the April 17, 2023, Dallas, Texas Trial Session of the Court.
By Order dated February 13, 2023, docket entry 22, the Court directed respondent, on or before February 24, 2023, to file an Amendment to Answer and attach thereto a full and complete copy of notice on which this case is based.
On February 17, 2023, docket entry 23, respondent filed with the Court a First Amended Answer, attaching as Exhibit A, the notice of deficiency at issue in this case.
After due consideration, and for cause, it is
ORDERED that, on or before March 16, 2023, the parties shall advise the Court by a Joint Status Report as to what meetings are scheduled between the parties towards reaching a Stipulation of Settled Issues, if any, a complete Stipulation of Facts, narrowing of issues, preparation for trial, and progress made towards settlement. The schedule should set forth dates for discussing specific issues and for exchanging witness lists, documents, and expert witness reports. The parties should also advise the Court as to whether an informal telephone conference with the Court would be helpful to the parties.