A Letter 4/15/09

To Whom It May Concern,


It has come to our attention that a pen may have been taken during
the recent preparation of your 2008 tax return. We realize that there
are many papers to be signed and this can be quite overwhelming.
Sometimes a client may assume that after finishing a return, an ink pen
may be theirs for the taking. I assure you, this is far from the truth.



Actions such as this not only undermine you as a loyal client,
but also undermine the tax preparers who diligently take the time to
not only prepare your return in a precise manner, but who also get you
the maximum refund you are entitled to year after year.




To rectify this situation and maintain the strong relationship
you hold with us, we ask in all sincerity that you return the ink pen as soon as possible. We highly value you as a client and hope that you will
continue to allow us to prepare your taxes for many years to come.




Failure to comply may result in dire consequences, especially if we are forced to notify the IRS of this situation.




Sincerely, Your local tax office

Mel, this isn't a real letter you received is it? If it is, WOW! I am speechless.

That is a great letter, Mel. Especially when you consider the cost of a pen from a batch that was purchased in bulk!! (Like an average of 4 bics for a buck?)

Just shows that everyone has problems, even tax preparers. Or maybe it proves we're all thieves.