Explanation of why this year is different than previous years

[Anonymous]

Here is a page from the IRS manual, if you click on the fourth link titled “22.2.1.4 Customer Account Data Engine 2 (CADE 2)”, it explain that they are implementing a new system that takes the least complicated returns and processes them first.

https://www.irs.gov/irm/part21/irm_21-002-001r.html#d0e764

“Customer Account Data Engine 2 (CADE 2)

The Customer Account Data Engine (CADE) system is the cornerstone of the IRS’ modernization program; CADE 2 is the most updated version. It is incrementally replacing the IRS’ tape-based Individual Master File (IMF) system as the system of record for taxpayer account and return data. CADE 2 is being developed and implemented over a series of multiple releases. Taxpayer accounts are moved from the IMF to the modernized system based on a segmented approach whereby the simplest accounts are moved first (e.g., 1040EZ accounts), followed by increasingly complex taxpayer accounts with each new phase. CADE 2 operates in current production environment and CADE accessible accounts can be displayed on Command Code IMFOL.

Some of the benefits of CADE 2 are daily transaction posting and quicker refunds. The CADE system began deployment in 2004. See IRM 21.2.2.4.6, Customer Account Data Engine (CADE 2) for additional information about CADE 2.”

[April]

I read the posts in the Manualholics groups, and wow, that’s some awesome info. I haven’t been able to put it down, seriously! I’d also direct everybody to the Bart archives, they’re a good read if you want to know more about how the database works (and how it updates).

Not really adding anything, just thanking you for posting this here :)

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