[SCALEMAN]

"And, considering that the IRS was the only agency that could take down Al Capone, it's not just concern, it's fear"

Been audited twice. Both times I was doing my best to comply with code. Both times IRS ruled against me and actually showed me my error hidden in the depth of the gawdaful 'code'. And with the IRS you are guilty until you prove yourself innocent. And furthermore, even if there was no intent to defraud, you are still liable for interest and peanalties, so as a business owner, I have no choice but pay out the A** for an accountant to prepare my taxes now.

[ArGee]

Been audited twice. Both times I was doing my best to comply with code. Both times IRS ruled against me and actually showed me my error hidden in the depth of the gawdaful 'code'. And with the IRS you are guilty until you prove yourself innocent. And furthermore, even if there was no intent to defraud, you are still liable for interest and peanalties, so as a business owner, I have no choice but pay out the A** for an accountant to prepare my taxes now.

This story reinforces my point. It is immoral to treat a law-abiding citizen as a criminal. It is immoral to set up a legal system that practically enshrines such behavior.

Trying to set up new procedures, such as treating unaware spouses more gently or reducing the penalties and fees for unintentional errors would only be a band-aid on a system that fundamentally treats people immorally. It MUST be stopped.

Shalom.

[Gabz]

And with the IRS you are guilty until you prove yourself innocent.

Which is just not right IMNSHO.....been there done that with them. I helped someone close to me find help with a problem with them. $3,500 bill...paid over $19,000.....they wanted another $25,000.......they agreed to $3,500. Legal extortion.