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Collection letter ...

Anonymous — Tue, 27 May 2008 01:37:08 GMT

Surprise! I found a letter from collection agency on this past Friday after I came home. I called the number on the letter, and rep told me I have not paid the 2004 State Tax. I did myself online through Turbo Tax. Ouch! I asked about this will hurt my credit history and score, rep said "Not yet" call back on Tuesday at this number ____________. What this mean ... "Not yet" ... it will be, if I don't pay ... I think. I definitely call them tomorrow and PIF whatever I owe to them ASAP.

Does anyone have experience in same/similar situation? What is your advice? Thanks!

Re: Collection letter ...

Anonymous — Tue, 27 May 2008 01:38:25 GMT

They will report 30 days after you get the letter....if you pay within that 30 days period...they will not report...I say...PAY THEM!!!!...if you know it's yours...

Re: Collection letter ...

Anonymous — Tue, 27 May 2008 02:07:23 GMT

Thanks slyhouse!! I will do that if it is mine.

Do you know does they accept the payment by CC? or it must be a check/money order?

Message Edited by bunnyrabbit on 05-26-2008 07:07 PM

Re: Collection letter ...

Anonymous — Tue, 27 May 2008 02:14:26 GMT

When you call..they should be able tell you...but I would pay with something I can track back..if anything comes back up in the long run...I'd rather pay by check/credit/debit...make sure to get a letter...making sure they will delete...and tat you have PIF...

Re: Collection letter ...

Anonymous — Tue, 27 May 2008 02:19:04 GMT

OK. I will request a letter that include the payment date and amount. Thanks again.