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Bri w · 05-10-10, 05:55 AM

Went round to mum's bungalow yesterday to make sure everything was ok, and there on the mat was a letter from the taxman (or woman).

"Dear mrs xxxxxxxx, please be advised we still haven't received your tax return for this year..." And it then went on to warn of dire doings if this error wasn't corrected.

The reply which I sent, "Dear Mr Taxman, or woman, many thanks for writing to let me know I have been remiss in not returning form a xxxxx. However, I did ring you and write to you in June '09, followed up with Solicitor's letters in Jan & April '10 to advise you I'm DEAD. I too find the concept of death a little hard to grasp, e.g. I've neither bathed, eaten or changed my clothes for 16 months yet it doesn't seem to bother me, or those around me. Could I also Advise you that I moved house to no1 Heaven Road, Pearly Gates.

Yours, Mrs xxxx

P.S. Would death explain why another Govt dept has not paid my pension for 16 months?

'kin idiots!

05-10-10, 06:55 AM

sue the gits for emotional damage

Bibio · 05-10-10, 07:30 AM

+1 what dp said. there is no excuse for such an error, they would be quick enough doing it to you.

05-10-10, 08:05 AM

When I worked for a company that sent out mailings we got fined silly amounts for mailing the deceased, I don't know if this was contractural or a legal thing but I'd certainly have a go at someone.
Isn't there some poor lass in the opposite situation at the moment that was just on the news trying hard to proove she ISN'T dead?

punyXpress · 05-10-10, 09:07 AM

Hope that last line was included, Bri

05-10-10, 09:22 AM

we had that with my mum but the stupid girl at the end of the phone insisted to my dad that she spoke to her the previous week. I had to take the phone and politely (not) explain that she could not have spoken to her and still insistent till i explained that she was dead last week and we just buried her today. Didn't even get an apology just hung up on!

maviczap · 05-10-10, 09:36 AM

Ask that nice Mr Harnett for an apology Bri

Its an automated letter, and no ones told the computer, about your mother passing away.

One of the pitfalls of reducing Gov department to the bare minimum and closing all the local offices and hoping call centres can deal with it

05-10-10, 10:14 AM

Thats a bit sick tbh, hope it didnt cause too much distress.

embee · 05-10-10, 11:28 AM

My Mum got a letter from them-that-be that they were concerned that she hadn't claimed child benefit since 1977. She's 81, bless her. I told her it was worth a try.

05-10-10, 05:55 AM	#1
Bri w Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Turre, Almeria Posts: 668	'kin taxman Went round to mum's bungalow yesterday to make sure everything was ok, and there on the mat was a letter from the taxman (or woman). "Dear mrs xxxxxxxx, please be advised we still haven't received your tax return for this year..." And it then went on to warn of dire doings if this error wasn't corrected. The reply which I sent, "Dear Mr Taxman, or woman, many thanks for writing to let me know I have been remiss in not returning form a xxxxx. However, I did ring you and write to you in June '09, followed up with Solicitor's letters in Jan & April '10 to advise you I'm DEAD. I too find the concept of death a little hard to grasp, e.g. I've neither bathed, eaten or changed my clothes for 16 months yet it doesn't seem to bother me, or those around me. Could I also Advise you that I moved house to no1 Heaven Road, Pearly Gates. Yours, Mrs xxxx P.S. Would death explain why another Govt dept has not paid my pension for 16 months? 'kin idiots! __________________ *"It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years."* Currently - Fighting the urge... seen a nice Triumph America Previously - Honda CB125, Honda CB400-4 & BSA B40, Moto Guzzi 850, Yamaha RD250, Suzuki GT380, Kawasaki Z1B, Kawasaki Z650, Honda VFR, Triumph Street Triple R.

05-10-10, 06:55 AM	#2
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 'kin taxman sue the gits for emotional damage

05-10-10, 07:30 AM	#3
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: 'kin taxman +1 what dp said. there is no excuse for such an error, they would be quick enough doing it to you.

05-10-10, 08:05 AM	#4
PsychoCannon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 'kin taxman When I worked for a company that sent out mailings we got fined silly amounts for mailing the deceased, I don't know if this was contractural or a legal thing but I'd certainly have a go at someone. Isn't there some poor lass in the opposite situation at the moment that was just on the news trying hard to proove she ISN'T dead?

05-10-10, 09:07 AM	#5
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: 'kin taxman Hope that last line was included, Bri __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

05-10-10, 09:22 AM	#6
Quedos Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 'kin taxman we had that with my mum but the stupid girl at the end of the phone insisted to my dad that she spoke to her the previous week. I had to take the phone and politely (not) explain that she could not have spoken to her and still insistent till i explained that she was dead last week and we just buried her today. Didn't even get an apology just hung up on!

05-10-10, 09:36 AM	#7
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: 'kin taxman Ask that nice Mr Harnett for an apology Bri Its an automated letter, and no ones told the computer, about your mother passing away. One of the pitfalls of reducing Gov department to the bare minimum and closing all the local offices and hoping call centres can deal with it __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

05-10-10, 10:14 AM	#8
Owenski Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 'kin taxman Thats a bit sick tbh, hope it didnt cause too much distress.

05-10-10, 11:28 AM	#9
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,804	Re: 'kin taxman My Mum got a letter from them-that-be that they were concerned that she hadn't claimed child benefit since 1977. She's 81, bless her. I told her it was worth a try. __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"

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