Will Somebody Take Responsibility For Something?
So this one is pretty much a rant but read on….
The other day I received a refund check from our friends at the IRS for some piddly amount of money. I debated sending it back with a note saying, in effect, “You obviously need this more than me” but I deposited it instead.
In with the check was a card (pictured) that partially read,
If you think we may have made an error, please call us. If you are certain that the refund check is too large, please return the check with a letter to the service center where you filed your return and we will send you the correct amount. If the refund is too large and you don’t return the check, you may owe us interest.
Now, what in the hell is THAT about? So let me get this straight. If we screw up, we get penalized. If YOU screw up, WE get penalized? WTF?!
Oh but wait, this is America and we can appeal an IRS decision. So we have to go to tax court to do this, but at what cost?
Why is it that nobody wants to take responsibility for their actions? Even the government? Even the IRS who can not be sued, still will not take responsibility for their own actions. Nice!
