I know tax time can be a stressful time of year, even now when the deadline has been rolled back.
And I know some people are still anxiously awaiting their stimulus checks.
But please, can we all just take a breath and have a little common decency?
The following is a recent FB post from the mother of a friend of mine. She’s a widow in her 70’s who works for H&R Block at tax time to supplement her fixed income.
The fact that she even has to say this saddens me.
So please, calm down.
We’re all in this together.
Even the tax accountants.
Patience is a virtue. Not many virtuous people running around this country, are there?
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There definitely are not….
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Stimulus??? What stimulus? Who is supposed to stimutae me????
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I’d say Donald Trump, but that’s probably not the answer you were looking for.
😉
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I used to work in customer service. I answered phones at a company that served the trucking industry. I know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of some pretty harsh words, even from people I was doing my absolute best to help.
Sometimes I think we should all take a turn answering phones. The awareness that there’s an actual person on the other end of the line, I hope, would help.
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I agree wholeheartedly.
Though in this case, the people are sitting right across a desk from her. They’re aware, just hateful.
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I actually did my taxes at a tax prepare place this year, and while I am expecting a refund – I was told not to expect anything for at least 4-6 weeks.
Then all sh*t hit the fan – no telling when I will get my refund.
Still not my tax preparers fault, and no reason to confront them about it.
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Refund?
What’s that…
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Since I installed a 5kw solar system on my property I got the 30% tax credit (sorry “that ended on Dec 31 – midnight) – which means I am entitled to a refund. Woo-hoo!
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That’s great. Kudos!
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I don’t get mad at people over the phone.
It’s not worth my time if I have to clean the spital off my phone.
Yes… seriously
Also serious – why get mad at people over the phone or otherwise?
They are not in charge and have no real control over much of any business transaction.
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It’s a terrible time right now. This crap has really shone a light on how hateful/ignorant/hysterical (take your pick) people are. Scary times we’re living in…
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I fully understand the frustration…. but some people have just ditched their humanity.
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There was a time I worked as a community pharmacist and the abuse was horrid. I hate to imagine the abuse now with people panicking over stockpiling medicine abd wanting flu vaccinations. I feel for your friend’s mother.
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I can’t even imagine being in the health care industry now. They all have my sincere admiration.
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Mine too.
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That’s rotten. I also work in a place where stupid people call up like, “When I’mma get my money?”
I dunno, lemme check my crystal ball.
It’s only stupid people who think the tax preppers can get their stimulus money. Shame on the stupid people.
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Unfortunately, the stupid people are everywhere.
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Wow. I understand that things can be stressful but calm down people.
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Indeed.
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I got mine right away. I was rather amazed. But people are scared and when they get scared, they get stupid and rude. I’m sorry your friend is dealing with this.
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Really? That’s great. You’re the only person I know!
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