At the time of my problem, my accountant said IRS errors had become commonplace. I guess they haven't gotten better in the past 10 years, because in this year's letter to his clients, our accountant said he will begin charging for his time and/or letters dealing with the IRS and State. In the past he didn't charge.
At the time of my problem, I told my accountant I'd handle it myself. After working in State Govt, I knew that push-come-to-shove, letters to the Governor, commissioner, or State legislator get prioritized with State agencies. With Federal agencies (USPS, IRS), your congressman is the go-to guy/gal for results.
In my other post I meant "late Sept" not last. It didn't take 10 years for that refund. We also got no interest for the delay.
At the time of my problem, I told my accountant I'd handle it myself. After working in State Govt, I knew that push-come-to-shove, letters to the Governor, commissioner, or State legislator get prioritized with State agencies. With Federal agencies (USPS, IRS), your congressman is the go-to guy/gal for results.
In my other post I meant "late Sept" not last. It didn't take 10 years for that refund. We also got no interest for the delay.