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The IRS is so behind. To receive data from the IRS, I have 3 options. CD Tape! TAPE! 70's style Tape Paper.

• justjash 9y ago
  Yeah, my friend works for a decent sized company that writes banking software. He mentioned that some of the larger clients send a person everyday by plane with a tape for their daily data load. Seems strange in today's world.
  • madengr 9y ago
    No, it guarantees a physical backup not connected to any system. Tape is very reliable.
  • bolasanibk 9y ago
    "Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway." -- Andrew S. Tanenbaum Depending on the amount of data and time of travel etc, it might be more economical/reliable to do this than do it over the wire.
  • gruez 9y ago
    private couriers aren't a thing? surely it must be cheaper than paying $200 for plane tickets every day.