re: #41 allegro

Interesting. I did note the little notice at the bottom of the first page:

It indicates, if read carefully, that this is the only information required of all. It doesn’t offer any explanation that the added info is voluntary. I find that objectionable.

It’s my understanding that you must answer all questions on either form.

Personally, I don’t really mind the questions themselves. They’re ultimately authorized by Congress, which specializes in wretched excess, so it should come as no surprise that their requirements go far beyond the basic enumeration noted in the Constitution. What bothers me is the amount of time they expect me to devote to such shit, without compensation. The short form, no big deal - it took me about five minutes to complete. The long form is much more elaborate, and would actually require me to get up out of my chair and look for things if I wanted to answer it truthfully. If they want the information that badly, pay me.