The IRS receives [copies of] those automatically [from your employer and brokerage firm], so if your return doesn't include them you could provoke an audit.

They are focusing on taxpayers making $100,000. They want to get a return on those returns.

You have to be careful if you take large, non-cash contributions. You have to back them up with receipts.

Remember, you don't want to have any more correspondence with the IRS than is necessary.

I'm not saying you shouldn't claim deductions. Just make sure they are legitimate and you have the documents to back them up.

I don't try to be the best; I try to be my best. If I am the best than I'm happy, and if I'm not, I'm still satisfied. In doing my best, I know I have succeeded.