Based on postings and messages I have read, I need to clarify what I stated as "excess" collections by the Federal Government. The amount of money collected that is greater than the amount expended is "excess." How did this come about? National income projections were just too low; the economy did better than expected. It's not uncommon for these projections to be far from the mark. The Congress and the Administration now have to decide what to do with this "excess" and the "excesses" in future years which are now anticipated based on current tax rates. Jon mentioned the fact that most people would buy pop music, not classical music, if tax refunds were received. That's true, but it does not change the fact that lovers of classical music would buy more classical music and concert performances. Another poster mentioned that donor corporations would tend to give little support to the Arts and go for the mass-appeal market. I don't agree. Corporations generally love being able to boast of their cultural concerns and high-mindedness. Also, the top executives of these corporations do not tend to love what the masses love. Don Satz [log in to unmask]