First, who in their right mind would send sensitive tax information (SSN, income information, etc.) on a "postcard"?  Also, why was this necessary, given the fact that virtually all returns filed in this country are filed electronically?  Does it matter how big the 1040 is?  No one thought this was a good idea, at least no one being serious about this conversation.  And even though the IRS technically created a tax form that fit on one half of a piece of paper, it wasn't functional at all and/or helpful.

So, now, you're seeing the gradual shift back to the two page tax form.  I just hope we get there sooner rather than later.  I'm tired of having a dozen "supporting schedules" just so the 1040 can be less than two pages.