TIL: The IRS uses two 58 year old computer systems for its Individual and Business Master Files, and they are written in assembly code, with data stored on tapes. The Individual Master File is the source where taxpayer accounts are updated, taxes are assessed, and refunds are generated.
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Submitted February 24, 2018 at 05:45AM by LeftHandedToe http://ift.tt/2GGezT5
Submitted February 24, 2018 at 05:45AM by LeftHandedToe http://ift.tt/2GGezT5
TIL: The IRS uses two 58 year old computer systems for its Individual and Business Master Files, and they are written in assembly code, with data stored on tapes. The Individual Master File is the source where taxpayer accounts are updated, taxes are assessed, and refunds are generated.
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