tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post1988303873113127405..comments2024-01-30T02:11:46.400-08:00Comments on M. E. Franco, Author: IRS Abuse of Power - A Personal StoryM. E. Francohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-26273632439329043912013-06-17T21:19:29.490-07:002013-06-17T21:19:29.490-07:00Good advice Brian! Once the CPA finishes reviewing...Good advice Brian! Once the CPA finishes reviewing dad's case, we will have solid numbers to be able to fight. Then we are definitely going to start looking for help from our political representatives and the news media!M. E. Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-4903620408105166252013-06-15T05:55:11.071-07:002013-06-15T05:55:11.071-07:00Wow, what a story. Very sorry to hear it all. I ...Wow, what a story. Very sorry to hear it all. I know what a drain that can be on a family.<br /><br />If it were me, I would contact the local news, my congressman, my senators, my local representatives, and the local dog catcher. Anyone who can help. Start screaming to them and get them to fight for you in the political arena. Go get 'em!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156726640413685359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-78434200180672755702013-05-28T09:38:39.974-07:002013-05-28T09:38:39.974-07:00Thank you so much Tima! I am going to write a lett...Thank you so much Tima! I am going to write a letter to my congressman. I don't know if it will help because technically the IRS isn't doing anything they aren't allowed to under the law. I'm just hoping that by bringing attention to the problem, it might raise awareness for other's in my dad's situation. I know there are people who are not paying their taxes, but there M. E. Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-74620855713427555222013-05-27T19:13:19.320-07:002013-05-27T19:13:19.320-07:00Such power is terrifying, and I feel for you. From...Such power is terrifying, and I feel for you. From all the comments I've read, it looks like you need a congressman on your side, as well as telling your story on national television. Any tax dept anywhere in the world is hell to deal with, but I have to admit the US is another brand of hell. I can't believe the attitude they took about your dad - that was cruel and callous. Will pray forTima Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12452821656662304913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-11164573699639148472013-05-26T20:44:44.077-07:002013-05-26T20:44:44.077-07:00Thanks Jimmy. Hugs help :)Thanks Jimmy. Hugs help :)M. E. Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-33044581087138376952013-05-26T18:54:29.002-07:002013-05-26T18:54:29.002-07:00That's so sad. I don't know what to say, m...That's so sad. I don't know what to say, my friend. It's just so disgusting and barbaric... *hugs*<br /><br />-JimmyJames Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-17585897100919333822013-05-25T05:54:48.669-07:002013-05-25T05:54:48.669-07:00Thank you, Helle :) I'm so thankful that I'...Thank you, Helle :) I'm so thankful that I'm able to be here for him as well as my sister and brothers who are trying to help as well. I just feel for all of the disabled and elderly people in this country who don't have someone to fight for them. The government has to change the IRS laws to limit what they can take from people.M. E. Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-81632059707494689752013-05-25T05:52:15.549-07:002013-05-25T05:52:15.549-07:00It's good to hear that your parents were able ...It's good to hear that your parents were able to get the matter resolved. It is scary how fast the IRS can move in and take almost everything you have. You may be right about the lawyer and social backlash being our only hope. Thank you for sharing your parents' story and for taking the time to read this :)M. E. Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-90449917455928448862013-05-25T05:49:21.121-07:002013-05-25T05:49:21.121-07:00Thank you Cinta :) Hopefully, the CPA will be able...Thank you Cinta :) Hopefully, the CPA will be able to figure something out, and we can find a good tax attorney to take our case. M. E. Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-61992996632508768192013-05-25T05:47:42.148-07:002013-05-25T05:47:42.148-07:00I'm so glad things worked out for you. I'm...I'm so glad things worked out for you. I'm really hoping the CPA we have now will be able to help us. It has taken us the better part of 3 years just to get the paperwork we needed from the IRS. And thank you for the information about the staples, I will definitely keep that in mind ;) I have thought about contacting the media and also our congressman. It may be time to do just that. M. E. Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-26822598054486965042013-05-25T05:36:48.491-07:002013-05-25T05:36:48.491-07:00That is one scary story! Your dad is lucky to have...That is one scary story! Your dad is lucky to have you to fight for him, even though it's a brutal fight. <br />Stay strong! Big hugs Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18412956102135717163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-19513441740981410862013-05-25T05:10:01.374-07:002013-05-25T05:10:01.374-07:00I'd agree about contacting the media. This is...I'd agree about contacting the media. This is the kind of story they love to get out there, and it might bring forth a kindly tax attorney who would be willing to help you for a reduced fee or pro bono.<br /><br />My parents had an IRS issue a long time ago. Admittedly, my father had not addressed the matter in a timely fashion, but they were shocked by how quickly the IRS seized their Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17846304134110313682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-4779115872233918572013-05-25T00:14:14.280-07:002013-05-25T00:14:14.280-07:00Hang in there...I fought them 3 years with a fanta...Hang in there...I fought them 3 years with a fantastic CPA that didn't charge me a dime (he loved fighting them and would do little things like staple each paper to one more because they have to remove each staple :) ) I know that I had one IRS agent tell me that they could take anything I had of value - I told them the only thing I had was my son (who the whole debacle was about) they were testingEBOOKBUILDERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08864130635018497525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-91153758936347693312013-05-25T00:02:19.890-07:002013-05-25T00:02:19.890-07:00I am absolutely horrified and I truly feel for you...I am absolutely horrified and I truly feel for you. I thought that things in Spain were bad at the moment, but it seems that the IRS is quite the nightmare in comparison. I had lots of problems to get my EIN number, but not that seems just a mere trifle in comparison to what they are doing to you. Be strong and let's hope that things get better. Hugs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00432541983682527590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-63268770574085049162013-05-24T23:46:00.432-07:002013-05-24T23:46:00.432-07:00Thank you so much for your kind words Jean :) I kn...Thank you so much for your kind words Jean :) I knew the IRS had more power than they should, but I honestly didn't know the lengths they could go to. And for them to use audits and threats against me when I haven't done anything wrong is absolutely insane. They acted like I'm some bad American for not helping them financially destroy my father.M. E. Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-59649340834607362162013-05-24T23:40:25.497-07:002013-05-24T23:40:25.497-07:00I totally agree Dionne. We were trying to work wit...I totally agree Dionne. We were trying to work with the IRS, so that they could get their money, and dad could have enough money to live on, but they weren't interested in a compromise, and they made it very clear that it was no concern of theirs how he survived without any income. The fact that he is terminally ill and needs care didn't even register with them. M. E. Francohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879665164475479116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-36141446638124726262013-05-24T23:36:44.626-07:002013-05-24T23:36:44.626-07:00OMG!!!! I can't believe they're allowed to...OMG!!!! I can't believe they're allowed to do that!!! I'm so sorry you're going through this and I hope it all clears up soon. I'm physically ill reading this, heartsick and disgusted with the IRS and the power the government has upon us. This is truly a horrible act and at this moment I'm sad to call USA my home. I'll be praying for your family. May you be blessed Jean Boothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18083206571788440035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928911558791185732.post-17648095610418781762013-05-24T23:31:52.737-07:002013-05-24T23:31:52.737-07:00That is totally disgusting. If your dad owed back-...That is totally disgusting. If your dad owed back-taxes they should only levy an affordable amount. It's not like he's holidaying in Europe for god's sake. I don't know why the government would want to crush people who are already down. I wonder how much money members of the government steal in dodgy deals every year. Assholes.Dionnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382202206773864796noreply@blogger.com