Opinion
17322-21
09-06-2023
SUZANNE MONTES, Petitioner v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent
ORDER
Mark V. Holmes, Judge.
The Court issued an oral opinion in this case on May 3, 2023. Because the Court found partially in favor of both parties, a computation needed to be done, and the Court set an August 4 deadline. Respondent met the deadline but did note that Ms. Montes wanted some time to review the IRS's numbers. Ms. Montes is gently reminded that, because the Court set the deadline, she should have asked the Court and not the IRS. The Court would have granted such a motion because people who represent themselves in Tax Court often make better points when they see the IRS's explanation in writing. So, though a bit irregular, it is
ORDERED that on or before October 4, 2023 Ms. Montes may submit her own computations under Rule 155 or her objection to respondent's. If it turns out she agrees with respondent's computations, she need do nothing and the Court will enter decision using his numbers.