I've had a few dealings with the IRS in my time. They're good guys, in my book. Sometimes, it took the form of an unexpected check, when I made a mistake in their favor. Sometimes, they flagged a mistake in my favor. When their flagging was accurate, I sent a check. When their flagging was not, they acceded gracefully. All in all, they've been far easier to deal with than your unfriendly local telecoms monopoly.
I've had a few dealings with the IRS in my time. They're good guys, in my book. Sometimes, it took the form of an unexpected check, when I made a mistake in their favor. Sometimes, they flagged a mistake in my favor. When their flagging was accurate, I sent a check. When their flagging was not, they acceded gracefully. All in all, they've been far easier to deal with than your unfriendly local telecoms monopoly.