Thursday, April 24, 2008

It's tentatively over - no tax court

We went to closing Monday - and a check was cut for the IRS: $228,332. For the state of ill almost $9,000. (state of ill = Illinois; this state does put me in an 'ill' state of mind when I think of "Janie" the brainless zombie I must deal with but that's another whole blog entry, or two). To think when the tax bill started it was around $140,000. Ex hubby cost not only himself and me but our son a nice chuck of money. Would have been useful in this lousy economy. College fund would have been great for our son, who's such a bright kid.

Did a little research on tax court but would be a moot point to go now to try to wrangle innocent spouse out of them.

Called the agent, the fourth one I've had during these past six years, and yes, he's received the check. He said he'll fax a release of the lien. Of course will check up on that.

And so it goes. It behooves the IRS to wait....do nothing to end things and settle the debt. Interest and penalties compounding daily....that phrase would haunt me at various times of the day and night. Compounding daily - to the tune of $100,000.

And of course, the innocent spouse has no recourse. More on this later...
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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.