To rest in the unknown - ah, there's the image for dealing with the IRS and remaining sane. Be prepared to lose it all, including your most deeply held childhood beliefs, and accept - nothingness.
But in the meantime, a few helpful insights from a IRS employee that actually knows something, and is willing to SHARE that info - that's right, Cheryl, of the tax advocacy office:
Going to appeals means another IRS person will get all my submitted stuff, and "one-on-one," I'll be able to "talk them through it." As opposed to what I imagine happened with the initial request based upon the agent's complete ignorance of my ex's deposition ("Oh, you mean the form he completed, yes, I reviewed that...." No, my dear, I mean the 67-page sworn deposition taken a year ago for our upcoming divorce trial.....). Clueless.
I can also request that this conference be face to face. Good chance I'd have to go to Covington Kentucky, but that would make for an interesting aspect of this story. And I think it would be very helpful too - remind this upcoming IRS person about to come into my life that there is real human being being the paperwork and the voice on the other end of the phone
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Mission impossible
Mark Everson, commissioner of the IRS, states in a message to taxpayers, "To protect the honest taxpayer, we have strengthened enforcement of the tax laws. The vast majority of taxpayers pay honestly and accurately, and they have every right to expect their neighbors and competitors to do the same."
This blog will document my ongoing efforts to extract myself from the financially oppressive control of the IRS during and after being married to a businessman who was less than forthright with his finances. Here's what happened when I tried to be honest and make things right. A little upfront warning: don't try this at home. You'll end up where I am, and believe me, it's tedious at best.
The IRS Mission, according to the 2006 1040 instruction booklet, is, "Provide America's taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsiblities and by applying the tax law with integrity and fairness to all."
My Mission: In dealing with the IRS since a joint-income tax return field audit was started in July 2002, I hope to help as many friends as possible, in like circumstances, avoid the "top quality service" of such a fair and honest organization as the IRS. It's not worth it. Don't ever try to be a good American in this realm. Protect yourself.
This blog will document my ongoing efforts to extract myself from the financially oppressive control of the IRS during and after being married to a businessman who was less than forthright with his finances. Here's what happened when I tried to be honest and make things right. A little upfront warning: don't try this at home. You'll end up where I am, and believe me, it's tedious at best.
The IRS Mission, according to the 2006 1040 instruction booklet, is, "Provide America's taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsiblities and by applying the tax law with integrity and fairness to all."
My Mission: In dealing with the IRS since a joint-income tax return field audit was started in July 2002, I hope to help as many friends as possible, in like circumstances, avoid the "top quality service" of such a fair and honest organization as the IRS. It's not worth it. Don't ever try to be a good American in this realm. Protect yourself.
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indeed...try and make a personal connection...it can't hurt...
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