Havock at the IRS

Just got off the phone with the IRS after about an hour. Due to a social security number error, they have inappropriately garnished my wages by 15%. The guy on the other end was very nice and apologetic. We did fix the problem, but since the federal government is what it is, one or two paychecks will likely be garnished before the correction kicks in and the amount is returned. (sigh) Although I'm pretty pissed, I can't fault the guy on the other end of the phone. It's certainly not his fault. I've been in the federal government long enough to know that. All I could think about was how many people call him each day and begin by screaming at him.

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