I have another post coming soon (not today) about things falling into place...looking forward to that one too.
In the meantime, just FYI -- I had another conference call with the IRS today. Two, actually. The first time, my accountant Jason (see his blog here: http://dinesentax.com/3154/taxpayer-identity-theft-part-8) and I called and were on the phone for a total of 30 minutes before being informed that the person who we were speaking with couldn't access our file because her system was down. We could try calling again and hope we got a representative in another location whose system was working. No guarantees though.
So we called again. This time, they told us we need to re-submit the Identity Theft affidavit -- something we submitted over a year ago. The problem? The last one was submitted with my name and my information. It needs to be submitted with Brian's name and his information, with me signing on his behalf as a "surviving spouse." Also, I need to scan, print, and send a copy of his social security card and driver's license. Why no one told us of these requirements for the past 12 months on one of Jason's numerous follow-up calls, I don't know. Once that is done (Monday), there will be at least a 90 day wait before I might get the tax return (for 2010) that is due to me. Jeez.
On the bright side, I did recently get something else wrapped up that has been dragging on and on. I had the last step of my massive dental work done on Monday. I had a bridge (with three teeth) implanted on one side, and a crown replaced on the other. I'm able to eat normally, on both sides of my mouth, again, and I no longer have a huge, embarrassing gap where I'm missing teeth. This appointment took about two and half hours, and approximately seven Novocain shots, but that's it! I am so relieved to be done with that. The saga with my teeth has literally been going on since Brian was alive. I am happy to keep getting things sorted out and put behind me. Looking forward to the IRS debacle being one of them. In due time, in due time....
Happy Friday, everyone!
In the meantime, just FYI -- I had another conference call with the IRS today. Two, actually. The first time, my accountant Jason (see his blog here: http://dinesentax.com/3154/taxpayer-identity-theft-part-8) and I called and were on the phone for a total of 30 minutes before being informed that the person who we were speaking with couldn't access our file because her system was down. We could try calling again and hope we got a representative in another location whose system was working. No guarantees though.
So we called again. This time, they told us we need to re-submit the Identity Theft affidavit -- something we submitted over a year ago. The problem? The last one was submitted with my name and my information. It needs to be submitted with Brian's name and his information, with me signing on his behalf as a "surviving spouse." Also, I need to scan, print, and send a copy of his social security card and driver's license. Why no one told us of these requirements for the past 12 months on one of Jason's numerous follow-up calls, I don't know. Once that is done (Monday), there will be at least a 90 day wait before I might get the tax return (for 2010) that is due to me. Jeez.
On the bright side, I did recently get something else wrapped up that has been dragging on and on. I had the last step of my massive dental work done on Monday. I had a bridge (with three teeth) implanted on one side, and a crown replaced on the other. I'm able to eat normally, on both sides of my mouth, again, and I no longer have a huge, embarrassing gap where I'm missing teeth. This appointment took about two and half hours, and approximately seven Novocain shots, but that's it! I am so relieved to be done with that. The saga with my teeth has literally been going on since Brian was alive. I am happy to keep getting things sorted out and put behind me. Looking forward to the IRS debacle being one of them. In due time, in due time....
Happy Friday, everyone!
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