What would you do? She has evidence in writing, on phone calls, live office visits, and news stories covering 7 years of effort to get this cleared up. At this point I'd just wipe my hands of it, stop filing tax returns, and have all tax withholdings removed from paychecks. She should look at this as a full life of true freedom and liberty, unknown to Americans for over 100 years. In all seriousness, I'd also make sure to save as much as possible, figuring at some point they'd come calling again.
The unfortunate mix-up began with her mother's tragic death, and seven years later the situation has not been resolved, causing a tax nightmare for the woman and her father.
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