Opinion
27949-22
11-28-2023
BONNIE JEAN ELLIS, Petitioner v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent
ORDER
Emin Toro Judge
This case is currently set for trial during the Court's March 18, 2024, Houston, Texas, trial session. On November 20, 2023, respondent filed a Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Doc. 16). Respondent moves the Court that this case be dismissed on the grounds that the petition was not filed within the time prescribed by I.R.C. § 6213(a) or § 7502. Upon due consideration, it is hereby
ORDERED that, on or before January 12, 2024, petitioner shall serve on respondent, and with the Court, a response to respondent's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction.
Failure to respond as required by this Order may be deemed consent to the relief sought in the motion.
Petitioner is reminded that there are tax clinics in her area that may represent her free of charge if she meets certain qualifications. If a tax clinic agrees to assist or represent her, the tax clinic can advise and assist her in resolving her case by settlement or trial. The tax clinics are not part of either the Internal Revenue Service of the United States Tax Court. The tax clinics that serve the city requested for her trial are:
Houston Volunteer Lawyers
1111 Bagby, Suite FLB300
Houston, TX 77002
www.legalhelphouston.org
Phone: 713-228-0735
Lone Star Legal Aid
1415 Fannin
Houston, TX 77002
www.lonestarlegal.org
Phone: 800-733-8394
South Texas College of Law Houston
1303 San Jacinto Street
Houston, TX 77002
www.stcl.edu
Phone: 800-646-1253 or 713-646-2922