Opinion
12201-21S
03-23-2022
David C. Rivers Petitioner v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Respondent
ORDER
ELIZABETH CREWSON, PARIS JUDGE
This case is calendared for trial at the June 13, 2022, Shreveport, Louisiana remote proceedings Trial Session of the Court. On May 29, 2020, the Court issued a press release regarding remote proceedings. See www.ustaxcourt.gov. Therefore, the parties shall begin discussing settlement and/or preparation of a Stipulation of Facts (facts on which the parties agree) as soon as possible. All minor issues should be settled so that the Judge can focus on the issue(s) needing a decision. All facts and documents shall be stipulated (agreed upon in writing) to the maximum extent possible. Pursuant to the Court's Standing Pretrial Order, the Court ordered the parties to provide their current contact information and technology available to use Zoomgov. After due consideration, it is
ORDERED that, on or before April 22, 2022, the parties shall file a report with the Court as to the then present status of this case to include the following: (1) current and best phone number(s); (2) current mailing address; (3) current e-mail address; and (4) technology available to use Zoomgov. It is further
ORDERED that, on or before May 31, 2022, the parties shall file a Stipulation of Facts together with all stipulated documents. Documents and pages should be numbered for parties to identify easily.
In accordance with the Tax Court Rule 21(b)(4), petitioner is reminded to update his/her address of record with the Court. A Change of Address Form may be found on our Tax Court website at www.ustaxcourt.gov.
The Court encourages all litigants to register for electronic access (eAccess) so that you may electronically file and view documents in your Tax Court case. If you currently file in paper and/or receive in paper service from the Court, you are encouraged to register for eAccess by calling (202) 521-4629 or by emailing Admissions@ustaxcourt.gov.
If a party has trouble communicating with another party or complying with this Order, that party should inform the Judge right away by calling the Judge's chambers at 202-521-0839 and leaving a detailed message that includes your name, docket number and best phone number to reach you.