Every time I get a letter from the police (yes, they send me updates on boat related issues) or the tax authorities, I get worried. Not because I am guilty of a crime, but because I am worried I have done something wrong without meaning to do so. I guess I have a healthy respect for authorities.
Today I got a letter from the tax authorities, which kinda excited me since I know I overpaid taxes last year and expect a substantial amount back. You know, you send your tax return in at the end of March each year, but ze Swiss are slow and I thought, yay I'll get it back this year at least.
But no. Despite the fact that they have all my financial information correctly reported for 2011, they wanted a further confirmation of my lack of income for a period last year.
And as a trigger they attached a sheet telling me what could happen if I do not report correct information. Up to 10,000 francs it could cost me. Nice touch.
So now I have to sign again for something I already reported, send it in and who knows how long I have to wait for the return of the money that is rightfully mine. Mind you, the government gives a much better interest rate than any bank, so I might turn out to be the winner in the end.
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Fingers crossed!!! Always the same rule.....when it comes to a person or authority that is used to sending bills rather than refunds.....you always have to work harder to get them to make you a refund!! :-)
I'm not a quitter. The money is mine!
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