What is Going on at the IRS?

[WDIK]

We just received another "URGENT" notice from the IRS. This one assesses a penalty for a balance due with respect to Form 945. It references a tax identification number that is neither the sponsor's ID nor the trust ID under which the 945 was filed and the 8109-B coupon deposited.

This is not the first instance, and coupled with notices regarding missing filings that were filed, mistaken filing that were filed correctly, approval notices for automatic extensions that were dated after the extended due date, etc., our productivity has been significantly affected.

Since humor often helps me deal with frustration, please complete this poll, and feel free to add your own comments as well.

[Ron Snyder]

I don't believe that IRS is limited to only one deadly sin.

[WDIK]

I don't believe that IRS is limited to only one deadly sin.

This poll was set up to allow more than one choice.

[GMK]

It appears that, with all of the new stuff, they can't keep track of the old stuff and have forgotten the first rule of the universe, which is:

DON'T PANIC!

[K2retire]

Additional suggested choices:

Computers run amok

Poor training of staff

Masochism

All of the Above!

[Tom Poje]

as I recall, in one of the Star Trek Next Generation shows, the Borg indicated they were actually descendents of the IRS

[WDIK]

Another day, another package from the IRS. In summary, a 2008 filing was made without the Schedule SSA attached. The IRS sends correspondence requiring that an amended return including the Schedule SSA be sent to them. The filer complies. The IRS sends back the entire correspondence indicating that amended returns must be submitted electronically. Schedule SSA is not part of an electronic filing. Is this what you would call circular illogic?

[K2retire]

Is this what you would call circular illogic?

No, it's IRS logic!

[Guest LauraVanSteeter]

Filer receives letter stating: 1) late filing with no extension and 2) no SSA.

Filer sends IRS a copy of their own letter confirming extension, amends 5500 with EBSA & DOL (in DC).

Filer receives letter from IRS-okay you had an extension but you didn't file the SSA send us $$.

DOL has confirmed receipt of amended return in a timely manner.

Aaarghhh!

[Trekker]

as I recall, in one of the Star Trek Next Generation shows, the Borg indicated they were actually descendents of the IRS

As Trekker, I must weigh in and confirm Tom's information. The Borg are descendents of the IRS. Thus, resistance is futile.