The government lied to me...again

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   t.keeleyposted 15 years ago

   In case anyone is wondering what else I hate the government for, this may strike a chord with you. My wife and I have yet to get our promised rebates of 600 a piece. I'm literally pissed it's...what, 7 months....after I was told I'd have it. Unfortunately we have yet to still see them. And I will not, ever, forgive our congress til it's taken care of. Promises are broken, and I guess I'm the one who needs to 'accept' that...sigh.

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   knolyourselfposted 15 years ago

   If you haven't yet, think you're suppose to call the IRS to find out why.

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      t.keeleyposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      In my attempt to call, they've rudely hung up on me and never give me the answer I want.

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   knolyourselfposted 15 years ago

   I knew someone who would have a terrible time with people on the phone trying to get problems straightened out. But she was terribly rude to them, because she had been wronged. Not sure it applies here but a carrot gets one a lot farther than the stick.

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   t.keeleyposted 15 years ago

   The first attempt was my wife, who is never rude on the phone. I've tried and either get a dead-end automated message or the person simply states "it hasn't been issued yet." That's ridiculous since the check was due back in June. I am a salesman/customer service rep. and usually keep my cool on the phone, but the IRS is (as I've been told) the worst case for phone calls.

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   Mishaposted 15 years ago

   Why don't you write to them then?

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      t.keeleyposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Good idea. any ideas what exactly to write and where exactly to send? The problem I always think of with writing is the lack of accountability for the IRS to respond. On the phone I hold them 'captive'

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   Mishaposted 15 years ago

   State your case and ask your question. Politely but firm.
   
   As to where to send - man, I am not the IRS, and I have the same access to the Interwebz as yourself, google it
   
   Something written always works better with any bureaucracy, they are trained to react to written word, and it leaves tracks

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      t.keeleyposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Another valid point. I'll give it a shot....maybe the IRS even feels Cristmas joy

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