Dictators do have reason to be scared of cartoons.

CNN: Cartoons that scare Syria's leader

Now, some business owners may choose the easy form because "they'd rather be safe than sorry... especially if they are unsure how to do the long form or are scared of being audited, " says Tiffany Washington, owner of Washington Accounting Services Inc. in Waldorf, Md.

WSJ: Easier Tax Form, Smaller Deduction