Except for a twelve year period when I was self employed, I have NEVER had enough deductions to even qualify filing long form. So I know I haven't cheated. But if I could I would. I know some reasonably well off people who donate to charities to keep Uncle Sam from robbing them. It irritates the hell out of me that the gov't can waste my entire lifetime tax contribution in the wink of an eye and not even be able to account for it!!