I am still dealing with the re-examination of my 2003 return. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> This all started in about July of last year. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> Apparently it stems from an audit of my 2000 return that they did in late 2002. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Sent in the documentation to prove my filing status, etc., in January 2005.

Got fed up and started calling the IRS every other day for 2 weeks. documented every phone call with name, date, time, and employee number along with what they told me. Even found out whose desk the paperwork was on. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

When I wasn't getting the help I needed - someone to help me get my refune....I finally got mad. And I got referred to the Taxpayer Advocate's office. Then I found out the advocate's name I was given was a supervisor who was out of the office most of this week.

That was the straw that broke the camel's back. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

I emailed an investigative reporter at a local television station and the office of one of my U.S. Senators. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

This morning I heard from an underling advocate. Then I heard from my senator's office.

By the end of this month, I should have my 2003 refund. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Then they will finish the reexamination of my 2004 return based on the findings of the 2003 return. And I should have that money by the end of June. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Do you know how much fun this has been? NOT!!!!!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />