Doh IRS Loses Taxes In San Francisco Bay
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IRS Loses Tax Payments in San Francisco Bay Mishap
Summary
On September 23, 2005, the IRS alerted taxpayers in thirteen states about potential issues with their tax payments. Here's what happened.---
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A Traffic Snarl with a Twist
On September 23, 2005, the Internal Revenue Service started notifying taxpayers across thirteen states about potential problems with their tax payments.
In a surprising turn of events, a truck carrying these payments was involved in an accident in San Mateo, California. The mishap led to tax documents being ejected into the bay, making recovery impossible. It's hard not to chuckle at the thought of a great white shark puzzling over tax forms.
The Details
The payments lost were estimated tax payments sent to the IRS's San Francisco mailbox during early September. It's both amusing and concerning to learn that even the IRS relies on drop mailboxes for critical documents.
This "little" traffic incident resulted in the potential loss of approximately 30,000 tax payments from individuals and businesses in thirteen states. Who knew IRS trucks could be so troublesome? It seems no match for Grave Digger, but perhaps aptly named "Every Last Penny You Have Digger."
Affected States
Taxpayers in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming might find their payments lost to the depths. In a somewhat cheeky gesture, the IRS assures everyone that they’re committed to resolving the issue.
What You Can Do
Concerned taxpayers should verify if their payments have been processed. If not, trust that the IRS will notify you of any problems. While this situation might feel like a bad Saturday Night Live skit, it's very real. One can only wonder if a future announcement will involve an IRS agent's dog eating an entire pile of tax returns.
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