Opinion
7221-21S
02-15-2022
Billy J. Gilchrist Petitioner v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Respondent
ORDER
Richard T. Morrison, Judge
This case was scheduled for a remote trial, meaning a videoconference trial, during the Court's February 22, 2022 Mobile, Alabama Trial Session. On February 15, 2022, the Court held a teleconference with the parties. Both Gilchrist and IRS counsel agree that the case should be continued to allow them time to engage in settlements discussions. Gilchrist intends to submit a tax return for 2017 to IRS counsel for the purposes of settlement discussions. Gilchrist intends to submit the return to the IRS on or before March 15, 2022. Should the case fail to settle, this case will eventually be rescheduled for trial. Gilcrhist expressed a preference for an in-person trial because he prefers face-to-face communication. Gilchrist explained that he has never participated in a videoconference through his computer, but expressed the hope that he would be able to do so should if necessary.
Given the foregoing, it is
ORDERED that this case is stricken for trial from the Court's February 22, 2022 remote Mobile, Alabama Trial Session and jurisdiction is retained by the Undersigned. It is further
ORDERED that the parties shall, on or before April 18, 2022, file reports reflecting the then-present status of this case.