Wow, there's so much here to respond to, where to begin . . .
LDE wrote:If significant money or obligations were concerned, I'd consult a lawyer before I signed a contract. Not to do so is very foolish.
Well if that contract were incomprehensible, full of 'legalese' then yes. Somehow, I've managed to successfully reach what now passes for middle-age without ever requiring or hiring the services of an attorney. I consider that an accomplishment of sorts. Although to be entirely correct, I have purchased properties with mortgages in which the banks' attorney was present, so it could be said I was paying for one indirectly. And here we have another example of "self-determine." One of the factors in
Should I sign the contract? was
Should I trust the attorney? Since the bank stood to lose if the deal was bad, I trusted the attorney assuming we (lender/buyer) were essentially on the same side (*I've since learned the truth here; that the bank created the loan amount via thin air from my signature on the note).
The 'splcenter.org' cookies were real, apparently both Lorne & I saw them, but have stopped now (that I've called 'em out?). Quatloos.com main page also tried to place a cookie from 'dreamstime.com' This was several days ago.
LPC, I know it's hard to win this tax issue in court. And that's why I stay out of it. I'm a lawful non-taxpayer, no 'info returns' generated against me to speak of. I'm nowhere near court; I've received no correspondence from the IRS beyond a "we've missed you" questionnaire (YEAH I'LL BET YOU HAVE, REVENUE SCAMMERS!).
there's more but, I'm tired . . .