I was audited earlier this year for my 2005 taxes. The IRS found that I owed about $3,000 (unless i could prove otherwise with recepits, etc). I called and asked to pay, right before I sent in 2007 taxes which I was getting back money (about $5,000). Since the amt I was getting back was more than I owed, the person from the IRS said don't pay over the phone b/c they may double charge me (once over the phone and also by taking funds from my return). So I waited for the remaining amount from my return (which I thought would be around 2,000).
Instead I received $5,000 for my return. I called the IRS immediately and told them that they did not take out the amt owed to them. They said they did and I was free and clear. I was completely confused on how they got their money but they assured me they got it from my return (this is all documented per my request by the IRS). So I figured maybe I was really getting $8,000 and I would receive $5,000 after paying the IRS (wishful thinking).
A couple of months go by and I am suppose to get the GW Bush check. The IRS takes the money saying I owe them $3,000. I call to ask what happened, the person on the phone acknowledged my last conversation but that they had made a mistake and I still owe the $3,000.
Since the time I first called them, I lost my job and spent what I had marked to pay back the IRS. Shouldn't they be held accountable to their error? Now, not only will I have to pay them their money, but additional penalty and interest (which I assume I can try to fight). What do you recommend? Thanks!
Instead I received $5,000 for my return. I called the IRS immediately and told them that they did not take out the amt owed to them. They said they did and I was free and clear. I was completely confused on how they got their money but they assured me they got it from my return (this is all documented per my request by the IRS). So I figured maybe I was really getting $8,000 and I would receive $5,000 after paying the IRS (wishful thinking).
A couple of months go by and I am suppose to get the GW Bush check. The IRS takes the money saying I owe them $3,000. I call to ask what happened, the person on the phone acknowledged my last conversation but that they had made a mistake and I still owe the $3,000.
Since the time I first called them, I lost my job and spent what I had marked to pay back the IRS. Shouldn't they be held accountable to their error? Now, not only will I have to pay them their money, but additional penalty and interest (which I assume I can try to fight). What do you recommend? Thanks!
