Development of CADE was first discussed in 2000 in the
IRS Modernization Plan, with an original operational date of November 1, 2006. The system initially processed only
1040EZ tax returns, the simplest type of electronic tax returns. In 2006, the capacity was increased for the system to begin processing a limited number of more complex 1040 forms and other support forms. In 2007, the system began to process Schedule C forms and other more complex tax forms. Because the system is unable to handle the full load of IRS tax returns, a hybrid approach is used by the IRS, where the majority of tax returns are still processed with the existing, older system (IMF). Current loads and tax returns processed by CADE are used for testing purposes to verify system functionality. Basic CADE functionality includes: • Ability to change client addresses manually • Process Married Filing Jointly & Separately without dependents (Married Once) returns • Process “Clean” Dependents (Dependents that are clearly legitimate) returns • Process Head-of-Household without Dependents or with “Clean” Dependents returns • Process Annual Archiving of tax returns • Process Limited Name Changes on Tax Returns • Process 1040 Schedules A, B, and R • Process 1040A Schedules 1, and 3 • Ability to match tax return data to Social Security Administration (SSA) information for verification. • Ability to interface with and update Census Bureau statistics • Process 1040 Schedules C, E & F w/o EIN supporting forms, including Sch. SE • Process 1040 Schedule D and supporting forms ==Benefits==