Scott <gol...[at]uslink.net> wrote:

- quote -

More specifically, don't expect the poster of the post you
relied upon, or the post itself, to get you off the hook for
the 20% negligence penalty.

In other words, no one provides a warranty for the posts to
this group.

<< ================================================== ===== > << The foregoing was not intended or written to be used, > << nor can it used, for the purpose of avoiding penalties > << that may be imposed upon the taxpayer. > << > << The Charter and the Guidelines for submitting posts > << to this newsgroup as well as our anti-spamming policy > << are at www.asktax.org. > << Copyright (2006) - All rights reserved. > << ================================================== ===== >

I see this disclaimer on the bottom of all messages posted
here. What does it mean?

<< ================================================== ===== > << The foregoing was not intended or written to be used, > << nor can it used, for the purpose of avoiding penalties > << that may be imposed upon the taxpayer. > << > << The Charter and the Guidelines for submitting posts > << to this newsgroup as well as our anti-spamming policy > << are at www.asktax.org. > << Copyright (2006) - All rights reserved. > << ================================================== ===== >
Moderator:
The top half is the Circular 230 disclaimer which in plain
english means if and when you are audited, do not bother
references posts on this newsgroup to justify anything you
did on your return.

The second half refers you to my semi-functional website
for the newsgroup.

<< ================================================== ===== > << The foregoing was not intended or written to be used, > << nor can it used, for the purpose of avoiding penalties > << that may be imposed upon the taxpayer. > << > << The Charter and the Guidelines for submitting posts > << to this newsgroup as well as our anti-spamming policy > << are at www.asktax.org. > << Copyright (2006) - All rights reserved. > << ================================================== ===== >