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It sounds like a big deal.  Oh, anything but a thrill over blueberry hill.  At a time when ya need a small laugh.

K4J

Thanx ... 

Jane:  Perhaps this isn't the place., BUT - did Jinty live in Indonesia at one time?

I'm not sure, Judy ... perhaps someone else can shed light on this for you.

Ohhh - I thought you and Jinty were sisters... now, why did I think that?

I don't know Judy...  I do have a sister who is currently visiting in Oregon (just arrived in Pleasant Hill, near Eugene).  She and her friend will be house-sitting for the whole month of January so I am hoping to be able to meet up with them at least for a while.  We just talked on the phone this evening.  This is my "baby" sister ... she lives in Missouri so I seldom see her any more.

Jinty and her sister live in Scotland, Judy. 

Jane, I will lift you up to the Lord that he will continue to strengthen and encourage you.

Love Ruthie

Thank you, so much, RUTHIE.  I haven't heard anything since I took all my "evidence" to the tax attorney a couple weeks ago.  The 15th is soon here and that is when the people deciding on my Offer In Compromise said they wanted this wrapped up.   Me too!   

Oh Father, I pray that all of this trouble may indeed be "wrapped up" today.  I pray You will move the people concerned to be reasonable, to be honest, and to cease persecuting Your servant Jane.  Oh Father, bring her relief, I pray, through our Lord (the Lord of the IRS as well) Jesus Christ.

AL, I so appreciate your prayers.  I am still holding on .... Now I have a problem with a leak in my kitchen ceiling.  I know it is because the seal around the skylight is leaking.  I just pray I can find someone to fix it before I experience a repeat of a few years ago when my ceiling fell in!!

Jane:  I am praying that someone will come tomorrow and fix that ceiling.

Judy ... a man called yesterday evening and said he'd try to come by today and assess the job.  He is a roofer and a friend of the man who has done other work around here for me.  He didn't make it today, but I am thanking God that he is indeed aware that I need help and I know he will be here at just the right time!

Mr. Roofer just left ... He had told me he charged a minimum of $50 any time he had to get up on a roof, but ... I only had 3 $20s and he didn't have change so the total for me was $40!  He put a heavier seal around the skylight and said if it should leak anywhere else he could come back and put a bead of water seal around the glass part.  Anyway .... that's one minor concern taken care of ... Now on to the others........

I received a letter from the IRS in Memphis, TN yesterday saying they have closed my offer.  The letter states that I have not provided them with the information they demanded.  I know that we (Jim, tax attorney, has POA for these tax years) sent all the information and the "evidence" the same day we received their last demand.  Which, by the way, had a LOT of erroneous information about me from their search. 

I called Jim this morning and he said the agent called him yesterday and he had become very angry with her but tried to keep from making matters worse by letting her know.  He says he has never come in contact with such a "bureaucrat" with such a don't care attitude.  He says this is probably in my favor, after all, because we now have to refile the Offer In Compromise all over again but it will go to a different agent next time. 

Jim says this person who has been so-called handling my case is "the type of IRS agent they need to get rid of!"  I just feel as if I've been really "buffeted about" for a long, long time.  I feel battered and bruised and now the whole thing has to be done over.  In the meantime, the State Revenue Department is demanding their share of taxes I cannot pay!  If it isn't one thing, it's another.  And tax season has begun, so Jim is snowed under with his paying clients and has to only work on my stuff after hours or on the weekend. 

I would really appreciate prayers for this matter to be resolved, once and for all, and that Jim and those in his office will find strength to get through these next few months with a minimum of problems.  I thank God, every day, for sending me to this very kind man to help me with all this, gratis.

He told me the IRS recognizes that I'm "upside down" as far as allowable income, so they know this debt is uncollectable.  I am about $1700 short of allowable monthly income.    

Oh Jane - I'm so sorry you have to go through all this.  Of course we know that our Lord will use it for good of some kind, though.  Praise Him ahead of time for that!  I went through much the same last year. I got into a "tax-shelter" investment clear back in 1984.  The IRS eventually denied it - disallowed its sheltering.  It took them several years to do so.  We got charged the interest on it for that time!  I ended up owing $32,000 on about a $3,000 investment!  I fought and fought, going to my senator, congressman, tax attorney, etc., trying for a compromise, etc. - all to no avail, finally. I ended up last October paying the whole thing off.  It drained our savings to do it, but I just couldn't take it anymore.  I've been trying to recover since, but you can imagine how slow that's going to be when we're on a fixed income!  Oh I pray yours will be accepted this time and that you'll be free of it all finally and permanently.  God is able.  If I ever started a revolution, IRS would be the first target!

This still drags on ... and on ... and on!!  This week I received notice that the State Department of Revenue has garnished my bank account (they and the IRS already have liens on my property).  Of course, this was immediately after the direct deposit of my Social Security and pension checks, and after I had written checks to pay my bills!  They took everything, which means all the checks are going to bounce (the rent check already did!).  I quickly set about to change all future checks to come to my home address, and then contacted those to whom I had mailed payments to inform them the checks were no good and I would replace them with cashiers checks.  This took care of a couple of my creditors, but I have to wait a few weeks for the one for my home insurance to (1) be notified by the bank (2) send me a cancellation notice and (3) for me to then send payment to reinstate the insurance policy ... red tape, you know!! 

My tax attorney says he has never seen anything like this before, neither has his superior who has been in the business for fifty years!  He says mine is a "hardship case" and they will be working with a revenue agent to get my settlement offers back on track. 

I know that God is in complete control ... He knew this was going to happen and He also knows how it will be resolved ... I just have to continue to wait on Him. 

Through all of this I know that people are being touched and that God will get all the glory. 

Jane:  We are all pulling for you!  Peace and comfort for you - take care of your health!

Carol

Jane your faith is amazing. I am praying for you my friend hang in there.

Oh Jane:  I don't understand it all., BUT, I sure hope and pray it all works out to your benefit.  I give you credit for "hanging in there."

Lovingly.....Judy

Thanks, Carol, Marilyn, and Judy!  I really appreciate your prayers.

Jane such terrible stress I have just said a prayer for you.



Ruth

Thank you, RUTH ... This is almost becoming a way of life for me now ... never know what's around the next corner.   

Jane it really bothers me that this doesn't have anything to do with you but is someone elses bill to IRS.

AAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHH.


I am praying for you sister.

Saying a uick prayer for you today!

loveya

Thanks, KARMA   

Marilyn it really isn't someone else's bill.  The IRS audited my 2001 returns and there was an error.  I was unaware of something that I did not report ... that started an indepth search and they have not stopped hounding me since then ... At one point, a year after filing my Offer In Compromise, they said the reason they hadn't acted was because I didn't file a return for 2002.  Well, that was because I didn't have anything to file on.  That's when I learned that "cancelled debt" is also considered income!  They could have told me sooner!!  2002 is when I made settlements with two credit card companies and paid less than the balance to close the accounts.  That part they cancelled is considered income, so I owed for 2002 as well as 2001.  Of course, when I filed returns for 2002 and 2003 (had a refund there) and paid what I owed the State, then Oregon Dept of Revenue got into the act and demanded their money for 2001!  Now, both entities have leins on my property and Oregon has garnished my bank account.

I just heard from my tax attorney and he is recommending I contact someone else ... Looks like I'm on my own from here on.  I have no idea how to go about doing this without his help.  Oh well ... I will proceed as best I can and rely heavily upon my Strength and Provider ... JESUS!!

Oh dear Jane!  I pray, "Oh Father, You knew all about this from all eternity, and You know the solution and the blessing that can come out of it.  But right now, Father, I just pray, HELP!!!!! Oh bring about the solution now, Father, through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Thank you, AL ... That's just what I've been praying.  We are certainly in agreement.

Jane, it may not be another's bill, but I do believe the reason they started hounding you is because they had that other Jane Walker's info, who is more prosperous than the Jane Walker I know, and so they thought you were lying to them.
Has that ever been corrected with the IRS?    I'm praying for you, you know that.

You're right, Nita.  As far as I know nothing has been "corrected" by anyone!  There are times I feel so overwhelmed and, at the same time, know there is absolutely nothing I can do about it.  Today the thought of having to pay my bills twice or even three times, plus the $32 the bank charges for each overdraft, really got to me.  I wanted to cry but know that wouldn't fix anything either. 

On top of all this mess I have two daughters who are each struggling with the feeling of being a "horrible mother" and I have nothing to offer them either.  How many times I have had that very same feeling (even without being told that in loudly accusatory tones).  I would love to have someone to talk with, who might offer some insight and spiritual help.  I have no one but Jesus and I am really leaning heavily upon Him at the moment. 

Thanks so much for your love and prayers.