Originally Posted by
lovestache
Maybe when the miles go underwater, you can go running to your senator. Just sayin'. Its not looking very good for United right now. Does anyone know what happened to PanAm and TWA miles when they went belly up?!
[MENTION=544713]sbr[/MENTION]owser - United had no problems begging for my tax payer money. So why not. Moreover, closing the accounts appears to be similar to the David Du case - "we have every right to remove you from this airplane, so we will. Its in the T&C" And then they realize their mistake and settle outside court. Moreover, I refunded the buyer so really didn't make anything. Btw - do you think there should be legal action for people selling stuff (anything) on craigslist for tax evasion? Since as per your presumption they are not paying taxes on the sale item? I'd think anyone can declare income on their 1040 for sale of items, including at garage sales. Income from GPU sale is no different than selling a used couch at a garage sale for tax purposes. Anyway - the whole tax argument is totally BS.
Also, you missed the question - let me say it again - HAS ANYONE CONTACTED THEIR SENATOR.
I clearly indicated that I am not looking for opinion on whether I should or not.
Selling your stuff that you have already been taxed on (your old couch) is not taxable. So you should NOT put that on your tax return, because that is not income.
But United didn't ban you from having a mileage plus account for failing to pay taxes on a GPU. They did it because selling the GPU (even if you later refunded the money) is against their fraud rules.