Opinion
2741-23S
01-04-2024
SVETLANA REEVES, Petitioner, v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
Tamara W. Ashford Judge
This case is currently calendared for trial at the Session of the Court commencing on January 29, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. On January 4, 2024, respondent's counsel filed a Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution. Therein, respondent's counsel states that since on or about October 19, 2023, either the Internal Revenue Service Independent Office of Appeals or he has attempted to contact petitioner without success. Respondent's counsel further states that on January 3, 2024, he attempted to contact petitioner via telephone to obtain her views regarding the granting of the motion, but she did not answer the phone and thus he left a voicemail; accordingly, petitioner's views regarding the granting of the motion are unknown. It would be helpful for the Court to hear from petitioner regarding the motion and the status of this case. Upon due consideration, it is hereby
ORDERED that petitioner shall contact the chambers of the undersigned Judge at (202) 521-0822 as soon as possible for the purpose of scheduling a conference call to discuss the Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution, filed January 4, 2024, and the status of this case. It is further
ORDERED that petitioner shall show cause in writing, on or before January 18, 2024, why this case should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution.