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<blockquote data-quote="DaisyFace" data-source="post: 358639" data-attributes="member: 6546"><p>K--</p><p> </p><p>I am going to repeat a lot of what's already been said...but here goes:</p><p> </p><p>I've been following your story and I understand what you are saying and where you are coming from. It makes perfect sense. I do not think you are crazy.</p><p> </p><p>BUT--</p><p> </p><p>You are dealing with a system that has to follow a certain procedure. You must choose A, B, or C. So off the record, they can be understanding, they can agree with you, they can mull over the possibilities of what they might be able to do in a perfect world. But at the end of the day--you can only choose A, B, or C....whether you like it or not.</p><p> </p><p>Example--</p><p>I am required by the state to file my Sales Tax returns every month. I file online using their computerized form which must be filled out a certain way. Problem is, part of the form does not apply to me because I'm a small seller and most of my items sell on Ebay...but there is no "Not Applicable" button to press. </p><p> </p><p>Now I have written to the state tax dept about the issue. I have called and spoken to them. And they've been very nice and sympathetic to the problem....</p><p> </p><p>But at the end of the day, until something changes, I still have to find a way to fill out that form to the very best of my ability each and every month. If I don't--even though it doesn't apply and even though I rarely owe much tax at all--I will be fined with HUGE penalties. There will be no explaining my way out of non-compliance just because I believe that there is a problem with their system.</p><p> </p><p>That's where you are, too. You believe there is a problem with the system. Well, guess what? You are most likely 100% CORRECT!</p><p> </p><p>But at the end of the day, if you do not go along with the system, regardless of how flawed you believe it to be--you are the one who is going to be panalized.</p><p> </p><p>Now if you were very wealthy or had power and influence--you might be able to fight the good fight and makes the kinds of changes that will benefit us all.</p><p> </p><p>But if you are struggling just to make ends meet...you are not in a position to win at this game.</p><p> </p><p>So you are right--but it doesn't matter that you are right.</p><p> </p><p>You are still going to lose.</p><p> </p><p>We are all here in support of you...and we do not want to see you in jail or facing fines. The ramifications of those penalties are so out of proportion to what they are asking you to do--but that's how the system works.</p><p> </p><p>I'm so sorry it has come down to this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaisyFace, post: 358639, member: 6546"] K-- I am going to repeat a lot of what's already been said...but here goes: I've been following your story and I understand what you are saying and where you are coming from. It makes perfect sense. I do not think you are crazy. BUT-- You are dealing with a system that has to follow a certain procedure. You must choose A, B, or C. So off the record, they can be understanding, they can agree with you, they can mull over the possibilities of what they might be able to do in a perfect world. But at the end of the day--you can only choose A, B, or C....whether you like it or not. Example-- I am required by the state to file my Sales Tax returns every month. I file online using their computerized form which must be filled out a certain way. Problem is, part of the form does not apply to me because I'm a small seller and most of my items sell on Ebay...but there is no "Not Applicable" button to press. Now I have written to the state tax dept about the issue. I have called and spoken to them. And they've been very nice and sympathetic to the problem.... But at the end of the day, until something changes, I still have to find a way to fill out that form to the very best of my ability each and every month. If I don't--even though it doesn't apply and even though I rarely owe much tax at all--I will be fined with HUGE penalties. There will be no explaining my way out of non-compliance just because I believe that there is a problem with their system. That's where you are, too. You believe there is a problem with the system. Well, guess what? You are most likely 100% CORRECT! But at the end of the day, if you do not go along with the system, regardless of how flawed you believe it to be--you are the one who is going to be panalized. Now if you were very wealthy or had power and influence--you might be able to fight the good fight and makes the kinds of changes that will benefit us all. But if you are struggling just to make ends meet...you are not in a position to win at this game. So you are right--but it doesn't matter that you are right. You are still going to lose. We are all here in support of you...and we do not want to see you in jail or facing fines. The ramifications of those penalties are so out of proportion to what they are asking you to do--but that's how the system works. I'm so sorry it has come down to this. [/QUOTE]
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