Every year that I have lived in Colorado I have been hit with owed state taxes. And every year, like clockwork, I have paid what was owed. Even in 2010, when funds ran out, I kept paying what I could until I could pay it off. Because never in my adult life have I been 'one of those kind of people'.
Then, you decided to do a supposed personal audit of my taxes and hit me with the notice that apparently I owe AN ADDITIONAL $900 on my 2008 taxes and now you are coming after me for it.
At the intitial announcement, I did not have an income. This you knew. And how do I know you knew? Because you have now sent me a threatening notice of intent to garnish my wages when I've only had my current full-time job for one month. Lovely.
So, let me get this straight: I, one of many full-blooded, law-abiding Americans, am being harrassed and pursued for a paltry amount of money that I fully intend to pay (until such time as I can manage a review and investigation into this on my own) while many dodge their taxes, illegally fail to correctly report their income, or flat out refuse to pay what they rightfully owe.
And then, of course, there are those that have rights once they illegally find their way across our borders. No taxes paid for them at all, so what could they possibly owe at the end of the year? Yet, we shelter these trespassers and provide them free schooling, medical assistance, and legal aid even though no other country would allow these benefits for an American trying to take advantage of their country's opportunities.
I say to you, America - quit penalizing me, and all other good citizens, for the faults and flaws of those who would manipulate and steal. Instead, offer me small rewards for following the rules and helping to continue to support this country. Provide me with kudos and congratulations for continuing to choose right over wrong. And quit trying to get me fired from the damned full-time job I just landed by unjustly painting me in a bad light to my new employer.
Best regards,
Teege
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