I made a mistake on my taxes five years ago and I still haven't heard anything from the IRS, but I wake up some nights terrified that they'll come after me with massive penalties.
More people experience this than they realize.
The unpredictability of institutional response to human error generates chronic anxiety that persists long after the triggering event.
“Where Are You with Taxes — philosophy and navigation?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.