Dewitte v. Comm'r of Internal Revenue

Full title: Nikia Leigh Dewitte Petitioner v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue…

Court: United States Tax Court

Date published: Mar 11, 2022

No. 12131-20 (U.S.T.C. Mar. 11, 2022)

Opinion

12131-20

03-11-2022

Nikia Leigh Dewitte Petitioner v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Respondent

L. Paige Marvel, Judge

ORDER

L. Paige Marvel, Judge

This case is calendared for trial at the Atlanta, Georgia, Trial Session of the Court scheduled to begin on April 4, 2022. On March 4, 2022, respondent filed a motion for continuance of trial. Respondent states in the motion, among other things, that petitioner is currently incarcerated and will need additional time to substantiate her claims. Respondent's counsel further states that respondent mailed a letter to petitioner regarding the motion for continuance of trial but as of May 8, 2022, respondent's counsel has not received a response from petitioner. Upon due consideration and for cause, it is

ORDERED that on or before March 25, 2022, petitioner shall file a response to respondent's motion for continuance of trial. If petitioner fails to file a response as directed, the Court will grant respondent's motion. It is further

ORDERED that in addition to regular service of this Order, the Clerk of the Court shall also serve a copy of this Order on petitioner at the following address:

Nikia Leigh Dewitte

GDC: 1002303435

Lee Arrendale State Prison

P.O. Box 709

2023 Gainesville Hwy.

Alto, GA 30510

Petitioner is reminded that Rule 21(b)(4) of the Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure requires petitioner to promptly notify the Court of any change in petitioner's mailing address by completing and filing a change of address form. A copy of the form is available on the Court's website at www.ustaxcourt.gov.

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