growler_south | (no subject)

"We have estimated your 2004-2005 tax year ACC levy at $56.75. This estimate was based on your income of $1700 from the 2003-2004 tax year."

*calls IRD ACC levies team*

WTF? Its 2007! And I didnt earn any ACC-accruing income in '04-'05. Surely you have my income details from '04-'05 by now and dont need to be estimating?

"Yes, I have your actual income details here in front of me, but the estimate is just how its done. You can fill in a IR74829837/b7 and claim back the difference if you like, or I can put in a special request for a reassessment based on your actual income, if that's preferabe?"

So I have a choice then: A) you tax me what I actually owe, which is zero, or B) you pull a figure out of your ass and tax me that instead. I'll take option A please.

"No need to use bad language sir, it's a levy, not a tax. Right, that's all done, I've requested a reassessment and put the estimated figure back in my ass, is there anything else I can help you with today?"

I swear she was giggling as we wished each other a good day...