Job Status: Unemployed but making effort
Bank Status: $0 (-$48) to be exact thanks to the IRS
It's unbelievable but then again not,considering the IRS. I woke up this morning with a notice from my bank that I had insufficient funds due to the IRS levy against what was all the money I had in this world (except the $3 in my wallet and a full tank of gas). I called the IRS prior, to request an extension to allow me time to find a job to address a 2002 tax return that I still feel I don't owe. I called them back this morning to ask why they took the only money I had in the world and was told that there wasn't any way to return the funds.
I really wonder, that after a long productive taxing paying life of an individual who has struggled financially the past 6-years, that a citizen of the UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT would be treated like this especially in these economic times. It goes to show you that this government doesn't really care. Illegal aliens have more benefits and leniency than I do.
I spoke to a tax attorney and probably could have had it all taken care of but $1,700 is pretty steep and to have to pay half up front just wasn't feasible at this time. I might have been able to but with funds frozen and now gone it won't happen.
I don't write this to be pitied. I write it out of frustration with this government and its willingness to turn its back on U.S. citizens who want to be productive. I'm not seeking help financially. I wouldn't accept it.
I want this message to go out and be heard. I know that there are many out there in my same situation.
So, I'll continue to have access to the internet for as long as I can before it's turned off. I'll be in preparation to disappear into the increasing homeless population with my best friend (Ellie). I'm a survivor, so this is just another challenge to contend with as I have the past 6-years.
God bless and God speed
Welcome to the sea of the people!
ReplyDeleteOK so, for the internet, if you have a laptop with wifi, there are free wifi spots all over. If you don't have a laptop then it gets a bit more difficult.
As for the bank, walk in, pay them enough to cover the "hole" and then close the account. Don't ever 'burn' a bank, you'll go onto a list and have trouble setting up an account ever again, and besides, it's mean.
If you can gut pheasant and chukar, maybe you can do odd jobs. Anything. The problem with this Depression is it's not one person overboard, it's millions.