I would not pay the interest on such an error, especially for a $180 return. I'd consider giving him his $180 back (but probably wouldn't since he appears to be a PITA, and demanded he be paid the interest) and tell him "Goodbye". He had the use of the money for the two years. If he wants such a guaranty, he should go to HRB and pay the fee each year, and my guess they certainly would not consider this their error and the HRB insurance plan wouldn't pay either. In summary, tell him to "take a hike". He won't remain a customer in either case.
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Alternative reality
Same client comes in with hand written note stating "alimony" amount paid to wife. Luke as part of his usual business practice asks to see the divorce decree. Luke discovers the document has been poorly written by the client's attoreny and probably does not meet the IRS definition of alimony for tax purposes.
Luke informs client of his opinion and client goes bezerk and says he is going to talk to his attorney. Later that day you get a call from said attorney letting you don't know your $&^% from a hole in the ground. Using his full force fake court bluster and intimidate voice.
Luke then gets sick to his stomach because the attorney has ruined his day and is now ready to fill the tax return out any way the client insists.
Then......
Audit letter comes and client says Luke screwed up and should not have taken that deduction and please pay me my $600.Last edited by veritas; 03-25-2009, 08:04 PM.Comment
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