They're usually shockingly pleasant to deal with, too. Having owned a couple of small businesses over the years, our taxes can get complex. There were a couple of times where the IRS had questions about our filed returns, and the clerks we dealt with have always been genuinely nice, helpful to work with, and authorized to exercise decent human judgment.
Them: It says here you spent $X on healthcare expenses.
Me: I've got 4 kids. I always hit my deductible.
Them, literally laughing: Yeah, kids are expensive. OK, moving on...
Them: It says here you spent $X on healthcare expenses.
Me: I've got 4 kids. I always hit my deductible.
Them, literally laughing: Yeah, kids are expensive. OK, moving on...