I instant-messaged the ex-husband this morning at work.

MONIQUE: Because you never paid that tax bill, the IRS took $468 out of MY federal refund. Thanks a lot.
MONIQUE: Now I have to fill out some form to maybe get my money back even though the debt is assigned to your SSN.
MONIQUE: I really appreciate your willingness to own up to your responsibilities.

I received this e-mail in return.

If it is under my SSN, why would they take the money from you, that makes no sense to me? I have paid everything that was sent to me, and the last thing I am doing is running away from any financial responsibilities. I would hope that you know me better than that.

Give me an exact amount owed to you, and I will send it to you today.

“I would hope that you know me better than that”? Dude, I haven’t lived with you in nearly 4 years. He could be a pimp for all I know.

My reply.

They took the money because it was a joint return. I don’t think they care who they get it from.

It was $468.67.

The exchange ended thusly.

Ok. I will get it sent out. I will send it out DHL overnight today. So you should have it tomorrow.

I’ll be sending it to the office.

Let me go wait by the mailbox.

In other news, I’m having dinner with MM tonight.