Roland and DiMaggio meet Did Somebody Get the Number of that Bus

Roland: The IRS has determined that you owe $10,000

DiMaggio: But you have my return in front of you and it says $964?

Roland: Well, yes, but that's so much smaller than our number.

DiMaggio: But you agreed my return was right and your's was wrong, right?

Roland: Well, yes, but again..it's so much smaller than our number.

DiMaggio: So you agree that my number is correct, but you're going to keep taking money?

Roland: Well, yes, because your number is so much smaller.

DiMaggio: Let me get this straight...you agree that we don't owe you $10,000?

Roland: That's correct.

DiMaggio: But you're going to take more money anyway?

Roland: Yes.

DiMaggio: Even though we don't owe you more money?

Roland: Correct.

DiMaggio: But you owe us money at this point, isn't that right?

Roland: Correct.

DiMaggio: And you're still going to take money?

Roland: Yes.

DiMaggio: Will we get any of it back?

Roland: Of course.

DiMaggio: How much?

Roland: Why..all of it, of course.

DiMaggio: When?

Roland: I really can't say.

DiMaggio: You don't know.

Roland: No, I just really can't say.

DiMaggio: (Turns to audience and stares blankly)

Roland: I'm so glad we could be of service today. Would you mind filling our our performance questionnaire?

DiMaggio: (Turns again to audience and stares blankly)

Nearly three hours at the IRS last week netted the lien being removed, but not in time to prevent another $850 from being taken. To date, we've paid over $3600 dollars for a $900 tax bill (mind you that includes fees and interest). In addition, the IRS has a freeze on our refund for 2009. You couldn't make this up. On top of that, I finally got an appointment with my neurologist, and we missed it because the IRS took all that time to tell us "Ooopsies." We're glad for the resolution, but it took a lot out of both Mrs. D and me. I rescheduled my appointment, so by the time I get to see my doctor, it will have been nine months since my last visit. In the mean time, I have gone from having mild tremors in my hands and face to becoming a Michael J. Fox clone. (I cry whenever I watch Back to the Future) But in the midst of all this I have friends and family (here and at home) that love and support us. So thanks for the prayers. And a tip of the hat to my favorite partner in crime, Kristine Roland, who continues to be a bright example of hope and friendship to me! Andrea