Well, I try hard to follow the IRS instructions; and it rubs me wrong when someone says that I shouldn't because the instructions are wrong. And in your example case I can see how those folks may have ultimately had to pay the additional taxes and interest. But in no way should anyone ever have to pay any penalty for following IRS published instructions because that is just wrong. And it also begs the question as to how many other IRS published instructions are also wrong. Then that, in turn, opens a can of worms and begets almost endless possibilities.
But most importantly, HACKITOFF, you gave an unexpectedly good and thorough answer to this question and that is greatly appreciated. Kudos to you.
