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>the same Lockheed Martin that processes the tax returns I don't understand this one. Are they behind the IRS's systems or something?
by evacuationdrill 13y ago
>the same Lockheed Martin that processes the tax returns
I don't understand this one. Are they behind the IRS's systems or something?
- fintler 13y agoYes. It seems like they've been involved since at least 1996 or so (probably way earlier than that). http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2008-02-04/business/36862542_1_e-file-tax-professionals-speeds-refunds http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2008-02-04/business/36862... http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lockheed-martin-wins-two-contracts-to-help-modernize-irs-technology-58931237.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lockheed-martin-wins...
- gamblor956 13y agoIt's just FUD. In 2007, LM was awarded a minor contract to help update the IRS' technology systems: (1)to modernize the notice system (referring to notices received by taxpayers under audit or for penalty assessments) and the publication system (the pdf's available on the IRS website. (See http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/news/press-releases/2007/october/1026_LMWins2ContractsToHelpModernizeIRSTechnology.html http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/news/press-releases/2007/oc...) Lockheed Martin was not involved in helping the IRS design or update its return processing system (including e-file). A contract of that magnitude would be worth billions, not the $36 million LM was paid for the work above.
- ceejayoz 13y agoApparently, yes. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lockheed-martin-wins-two-contracts-to-help-modernize-irs-technology-58931237.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lockheed-martin-wins...