IRS Strikes Again - Leaves Lawyer Befuddled Over "Nickel & Dime" Demand For Payment, Notice Of Refund

In Detroit, Michigan, National Public Radio reports:

• James Howarth of Detroit has a new pen pal — the Internal Revenue Service. First came a letter in November. The IRS said Howarth owed a nickel and should pay up or face additional penalties or interest.

• Then came the second letter. Howarth told the Detroit Free Press that letter said the IRS owed him four cents. That letter said Howarth won't get the money back automatically since it's less than a dollar. Howarth called an IRS toll free number to sort it out. But after waiting on hold for a long time, he gave up.

Source: IRS Sends Confusing Letters To Detroit Man.

For the Detroit Free Press story, see 9-cent IRS dilemma leaves lawyer confused (He owes a nickel and is due 4-cent refund).