I only pointed out that arguing with the IRS over something that is either included on the definition section of the IRS code, or is omitted for whatever reason, is a argument without any standing at all because the IRS freely admits that the definitions should not be taken as complete.
If you are going to draw swords with the IRS bean counters and regulatory people, you need a stronger argument then what is printed in their definition sections of the code.
Lastly, when you request your money to be returned, you could have just written that Mickey Mouse advised you to ask, and they would have dutifully processed your refund request.
What I am saying is that this apparent successful request, is meaningless. Eventually, your file will end up in the offices where they actually read the filings.
Thankfully we have no need to request any money back from the IRS because no one files any of those pesky information forms with my name or my spouses name claiming that our little business has anything to do with federal government related activities. All our business careers we were the ones who ignorantly reported ourselves and when we discovered the truth, we quit reporting to the IRS that which we were not required to and they have left us alone for over 10 yrs now even though they know we are still in business because of all the other taxes we are required to pay such as 2290 highway use tax and the unified carrier registration fee we are required to file and pay annually.
“One way to know the value of something is by the effort made to protect it”
Have a nice evening