Years ago, after a windfall, I invested $14,000 in something that had to do with Sears. Not sure what you call it, but it generated a lot of interest that was part of my income tax payments over the years.
Last year I needed the cash so I got rid of the $14,000 whateveritis.
And a few months ago I got a letter from the IRS saying I owed $1,800 that I didn't pay when I sold the whateveritis.
I sent the check and, at the last moment, included a very informal note pointing out that I'd already paid taxes on my windfall and that the $14,000 was the same money I'd had all these years.
The IRS responded with two form letters, and then ... this week a check for $1,800 arrived from the IRS.
A miracle.
Last year I needed the cash so I got rid of the $14,000 whateveritis.
And a few months ago I got a letter from the IRS saying I owed $1,800 that I didn't pay when I sold the whateveritis.
I sent the check and, at the last moment, included a very informal note pointing out that I'd already paid taxes on my windfall and that the $14,000 was the same money I'd had all these years.
The IRS responded with two form letters, and then ... this week a check for $1,800 arrived from the IRS.
A miracle.
