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Beautiful garden.
posted by
mariposa75
on July 10, 2011 at 6:24 PM
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I hope and pray your protest goes in your favor. Not the best way to encourage new citizens to come!! Govt's are likely scrambling for money these days and look for any loophole to get some.
posted by
mariss9
on July 9, 2011 at 3:05 PM
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Those are such cute pictures!
I hope they reverse the decision. It really isn't fair, being that they didn't pay your medical expenses, etc. like you said.
I read your other post, and I don't think you were feeling sorry for yourself at all, but expecting to be treated fairly, like everyone.
Unfortunately, our governments love to take all that they can from us. I hope that this one works out in your favor. 
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on July 8, 2011 at 5:55 PM
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After all they put you through to become a citizen I find it insulting that they would make such a consideration this late in the game so to speak! I hope you beat them for they do not deserve on single cent of your money! I would fight them to the bitter end! sam
posted by
sam444
on July 8, 2011 at 1:32 PM
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taxes can be the death of us sometimes...geez don't
get me started about taxes. Best of luck dear.
posted by
Samantha39
on July 7, 2011 at 7:49 PM
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posted by
lovelyladymonk
on July 7, 2011 at 12:22 PM
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Here is to hoping that there is a speedy resolution to all of this. It's ashame all of the hassles that can be thrust upon us.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on July 7, 2011 at 10:28 AM
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oh dear good luck with resolving this in your favor
posted by
Annicita
on July 7, 2011 at 8:46 AM
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Governments are somewhat parasitic in nature and like any good leach they will try to suck out all the blood they can
posted by
lionreign
on July 7, 2011 at 8:15 AM
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Do they have tax attorneys in Canada?
If it were me, I'd rather pay the attorney than the lazy, careless bureacrats who let the details fuzz up their thinking.
posted by
Pat_B
on July 7, 2011 at 5:07 AM
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I am so jealous of your lovely garden. Government, bad word.
I was asked about paying back taxes and thought about blood out of a dying turnip, but laughed instead. There truly is no relief from silly government and its greedy ways.........but fighting it, tho' frustrating , does keep everyone busy.
Around here this year I have been damned for not working and then damned for working, so I just cross my eyes when people ask me about money. Money? What's that? Never had any. Don't know what it looks like up close.
This too shall pass. Isn't there an old people's helpful organization which aids in this kind of thing? We have some around here for us old folks who are put upon and beaten up by regulations and silliness.
posted by
benzinha
on July 7, 2011 at 2:02 AM
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You have got to fight this one Kabu . I have found sometimes direct voice contact sometimes resolves the problem. Wiley seems to have been successful in the past so don't worry about it too much. You have made a lovely garden it is a credit to you.
posted by
C_C_T
on July 6, 2011 at 11:57 PM
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it sounds like your luck is as good as mine, I hope my son doesnt run into issues while he is trying to get there.
posted by
Lanetay
on July 6, 2011 at 11:09 PM
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Your garden is so very lovely, and you have arranged the pictures of your flowers on this post in such an appealing way. I think you should send some of your pretty garden pictures along with your forms and appeals to the government agency causing you problems, so that they can see what an asset you are to their country and how hard you are working to be a model citizen.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 6, 2011 at 10:33 PM
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WIley is right... stop worrying about those taxes... worrying does not solve anything and I am sure it will all be fine :-) xoxoxo BTW, Mr. Graysome looks sooooooo cute! xoxoxo
posted by
Sinome
on July 6, 2011 at 9:18 PM
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i was told
that when something comes up with your taxes, always get a tax advocate to help you get it sorted out. This lady works for IRS and she said never try to get thru it alone and you can get an advocate at the tax office. Maybe she / he could help you get it straightened out. The advocates work with you to get the debt lowered or in some circumstances completely taken care of. give Wiley a hug for me, he is supposed to give you one from me too !!! luv ya, jesse
posted by
jesse_jean
on July 6, 2011 at 8:37 PM
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Kabuiepie-;)
Stop worrying about the tax department love, it will work out and it's not like you're alone to pay it, this is called marriage. Stick with writing beautiful posts like this and have confidence in my ability to whine real loudly with letters to everybody.
posted by
WileyJohn
on July 6, 2011 at 8:22 PM
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Well that's no fun - dealing with CRA can be a horror show. But you have Wiley in your corner and perhaps between the two of you, you can achieve a favourable outcome. Sorry to hear about the big, brown envelope.
posted by
Troosha
on July 6, 2011 at 8:20 PM
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Well that's no fun - dealing with CRA can be a horror show. But you have Wiley in your corner and perhaps between the two of you, you can achieve a favourable outcome. Sorry to hear about the big, brown envelope.
posted by
Troosha
on July 6, 2011 at 8:20 PM
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Dear dear Kabu as much trouble as you had just getting them to give you peace of mind about being a citizen I cannot believe they are doing this. I think Azure has a point, you must drag this out until they give up... It is not right. Sorry dear one.
posted by
Justi
on July 6, 2011 at 8:20 PM
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I would draw them out in a long and protracted
correspondence making them have to go back and work through all details. I know the impulse is to strangle but as you know from the visa episode it's a long game. I think we forget that most things in life are not tied in neat bows.
It is also part of the sh*t happens department and in that department very little is ever finalised. It's also a process so try to treat it as such rather than an emotional thing. Save emotion for art and love.
posted by
Azur
on July 6, 2011 at 7:43 PM
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Beautiful garden
Boo hiss on the taxes and governmental red tape and stupidity. I will join you and Wiley in the positive energy that all this will be resolved in your favor.
posted by
skye08
on July 6, 2011 at 7:36 PM
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How frustrating, Kabu. I'm sure that the government hounds everyone as it does here, but the wheels of justice grind slowly. You seem to have a good case - hopefully the powers that be will see it that way.....Mal
posted by
gapcohen
on July 6, 2011 at 6:51 PM
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Stunning garden, Dear Kabu!
As for the other, ah,
bah humbug Governments Everywhere!
There, did they go away yet..:)
Is incredibly unfair and I can't believe it won't be resolved completely absolving you of any payment, as it should be. I'll be praying lots too!
posted by
Raye09
on July 6, 2011 at 6:08 PM
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