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- 18.104.22.168 Account Management – Adjustment Guidelines Overview
- 184.108.40.206 What Are Adjustment Guidelines?
- 18.104.22.168 Adjustment Guidelines – Research
- 220.127.116.11 Adjustment Guidelines – Procedures
- Exhibit 21.5.2-1 Preparing Form 3893, Re-Entry Document Control
- Exhibit 21.5.2-2 Preparing Form 13596 – Reprocessing Returns
Manual Transmittal
September 06, 2013
(1) This transmits revised IRM 21.5.2, , Adjustment Guidelines..
Material Changes
(1) Various grammatical, editorial, and link corrections throughout IRM 21.5.2 Account Resolution, Adjustment Guidelines
(2) IPU 12U1723 issued -10-12-2012 IRM 22.214.171.124 Added Site Specialization Information.
(3) IPU 12U1859 issued 11-20-2012 IRM 22.214.171.124 Added/updated Site Specialization Information.
(4) IPU 13U0405 issued 02-22-2013 IRM 220.127.116.11 Changed open control procedures for TC 841 and P freeze on taxpayer's account.
(5) IPU 13U0854 issued 05-02-2013 IRM 22.214.171.124(5) Added Site Specialization Information for Kansas City ID Theft.
(6) IPU 13U0831 issued 04-29-2013 IRM 22.214.171.124.2 - Clarified oral statement for address change.
(7) IRM 22.214.171.124.3 Clarified instructions for faxing written documentation/substantiation when speaking to a taxpayer on the telephone.
(8) IPU 13U0831 issued 04-29-2013 IRM 18.104.22.168.8.2 - Updated If/Then chart for suppressing balance due notices.
(9) IPU 13U0831 issued 04-29-2013 IRM 18.104.22.168.9.2 - Added information for Daily Delinquency Penalty (DDP) for Employee Plan (EP) Returns and Form 8955-SSA.
(10) IPU 12U1723 issued 10-12-2012 IRM 184.108.40.206.10.1 Removed caution statement.
(11) IRM 22.214.171.124.23 Clarified instructions for reprocessing a return using CIS.
(12) IPU 12U1723 issued 10-12-2012 IRM 18.104.22.168.23.6 Revised DIF Score forwarding procedures.
(13) IPU 13U0290 issued 02-05-2013 IRM 126.96.36.199.23.6 Added priority code procedure.
(14) IRM 126.96.36.199.23.6 Added hold code information when working ID Theft cases.
(15) IRM 184.108.40.206.23.7 Clarified instructions for reprocessing a return using CIS.
(16) IPU 12U1859 issued 11-20-2012 - IRM 220.127.116.11.23.8 Add link to reverse DMF/TOP offset.
(17) IRM 220.127.116.11.23.9 Added an additional caution statement for restricting penalties.
(18) IPU 12U1859 issued 11-20-2012 -IRM 22.214.171.124.23.10 Add link to Accounting Function - Manual Refund Team Contact Information.
(19) IPU 13U0290 issued 02-05-2013 -IRM 184.108.40.206.23.10 Added new procedures for moving refunds using credit transfers.
(20) IRM 188.8.131.52.23.10 Added additional procedures for moving refunds using credit transfers.
(21) IRM 18.104.22.168.23.10 Added use of IAT Fill Forms Tool for preparing Form 12857 is mandatory.
(22) IPU 12U1723 issued -10-12-2012 - IRM 22.214.171.124.23.11 Revised to reflect changes on preparing "dummy " returns without requesting original from Files.
Effect on Other DocumentsIRM 21.5.2 dated August 28, 2012 (effective October 1, 2012) is superseded. The following IRM Procedural Updates (IPUs) issued between October 12, 2012 and May 2, 2013, have been incorporated into this IRM: 12U1723, 12U1859, 13U0290, 13U0405, 13U831, and 13U0854
AudienceAll employees performing account work
Effective Date(10-01-2013)
Ivy S. McChesney
Director, Accounts Management
Wage and Investment Division
This IRM contains the guidelines to follow when processing adjustments to any tax account or MFT (Master File Tax). These guidelines will often advise you if an action may or may not be taken. If you need to make an adjustment on an account, you will find links to the different IRM subsections and often to the individual subsection that will help you complete your action.
Adjustment guidelines are a set of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules to follow when working with adjustments. Specific topics are explained in more detail in chapters dealing with those topics.
When processing general requests, all customer service representatives (CSRs) and tax examiners (TEs) must:
Obtain all documents, returns, and taxpayer supplied information necessary to make adjustments.
If you are staffing the toll-free lines and a document is needed, do not order any document that will not be received by close of business on the day of the taxpayer telephone contact. Complete Form 4442, Inquiry Referral, or e-4442, and route to the campus Accounts Management (AM) paper function within your directorate. Some local procedures allow for campus employees to order the document and keep the case in their individual inventory.
Do Not pull the taxpayer's return unless all other research fails to resolve the issue or as instructed by a subject specific IRM. Previous Correspondence Imaging System (CIS) cases may also provide information needed to resolve the case.
Research IRS Publications, Internal Revenue Codes and other IRMs as appropriate.
Obtain technical assistance, if the issue is beyond training level.
Taxpayer inquiries are completed by the site receiving the call or correspondence. DO NOT refer cases to another campus or call site unless an IRM specifically instructs you to do so.
Your campus may have a local agreement to send paper cases to another site or group. Those cases must be worked following the rules in the local agreement and not shipped to the campus that processed the original return.
Whenever possible, multiple claims from the same taxpayer will be processed by the same employee. Coordination of these same taxpayer, multi-year claims is necessary to ensure consistent processing.
Cases meeting Taxpayer Advocate Service criteria will be referred as outlined in IRM 18.104.22.168, Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) Guidelines.
Returns are kept at campuses for only a short time, dependent upon the storage space at that campus. Returns are subsequently sent to the Federal Records Center (FRC). The Service also transships returns from one campus to another to perform the original processing.
If there is a transaction code (TC) 604 on the module, check with the proper Collection insolvency group to obtain approval to adjust the account. Ask Collection to reverse the TC 521 and TC 971 action code (AC) 031. This action needs to be taken to allow your adjustment to post. If this is an International account, contact the proper Collection insolvency group at the Philadelphia Campus, who processes and adjusts these type of accounts. Refer to the Insolvency (Bankruptcy) National Field/Centralized Site Directory under Who/Where on the Servicewide Electronic Research Program (SERP) for the updated telephone listing.
Research may show an OPEN control base. ALWAYS contact the employee with an open control base prior to taking any action on a case, except in the following instances:
DO NOT initiate contact if there is a HISTORY item but NO OPEN control.
DO NOT initiate contact if the control is in "B" or "M" monitoring status.
If there is a TC 841 and a P freeze on the taxpayers' account, complete Form 4442, Inquiry Referral, with the information you obtain from the taxpayer and refer the case to the Refund Inquiry employee or unit with the open control.
DO NOT initiate contact if the only open control is a nullified unpostable with category code NLUN
DO NOT initiate contact with the employee if the control is to a clerical unit. Clerical assignee numbers represent workflow designations rather than individual employees. These non-employee assignee numbers are frequently distinguished by zeros in the last five digits of the employee number; however, numerics other than zero may also be used. Lists of these numbers are provided in either campus IDRS bulletins or the IDRS MESSG file. Refer to IRM 22.214.171.124.3 (5), Adjustments Requiring an Amended Return or Taxpayer Documentation, for additional information on resolving the telephone inquiry.
DO NOT initiate contact if the open control is part of the Accounts Management Individual Master File (IMF) Site Specialization Process. This process uses individual's IDRS numbers as temporary holding numbers until the case can be reassigned as part of the Site Specialization Process. The table below provides a listing of those IDRS numbers.
Accounts Management employees will reassign the case to the temporary IDRS holding number as part of the Site Specialization Process. They should suspend the case to their manager or lead for approval.
AM managers or lead are reminded to "activate" the case to Active Inventory prior to reassigning it. Do not reassign the case directly from the Suspense Inventory.
Specialized Site IDRS Number Andover 0830141335 Atlanta 0730300948 Atlanta - ID Theft 0731039696 Austin 0634037699 Brookhaven 0130008778 Fresno 1030307434 Fresno- Spanish ID Theft 1030404550 Kansas City – Carrybacks 0937004812 Kansas City - ID Theft 0931606330 Kansas City – Injured Spouse 0930605704 Memphis 0330404224 Philadelphia 0534027692
DO NOT initiate contact with an employee if a Form 4442, Inquiry Referral, is the proper action based on Exhibit 21.3.5-1, Referral IRM Research List.
DO NOT give employee phone numbers to taxpayers.
Disclosure guidelines apply to ALL adjustment actions taken. Do not discuss the account with unauthorized parties.
Use the guidelines in IRM 21.5.1, General Adjustments, when making account adjustments.
For information on received dates when adjusting an account, refer to IRM 220.127.116.11.2.4, Received Date – Determination, and IRM 18.104.22.168.2.5, Received Date – Grace Periods.
IRM 220.127.116.11.10, Taxpayer Inquiries and Complaints, contains information on the reasons taxpayers contact the IRS. It provides the IRMs, forms, letters, technical functions for referrals, and telephone numbers, which will enable you to contact a specific function for technical help.
Various administrative waivers and statutory exceptions assist in processing adjustment requests timely and efficiently. For additional information, refer to IRM 18.104.22.168.3, Statutory Exceptions and Administrative Waivers.
We receive requests for adjustments to tax, penalty, interest, and other issues, in two main forms:
Authorities and waivers are sometimes granted:
For the good of the taxpayers
For the good of the Service
Or both
Under IRC § 6656 (e) and Rev. Proc. 2001-58, taxpayers may designate the period or periods to which the Service should apply a deposit.
You may also refer to IRC § 6603 and Rev. Proc. 2005–18 regarding the suspension of underpayment interest when a deposit is made.
The designation may be made orally or in writing. Oral statement ceiling amounts do not apply.
Administrative Waivers and Reasonable Cause abatements are granted by the Service for the benefit of the Taxpayer, the Service, or both. Refer to IRM 18.104.22.168.3, Statutory Exceptions and Administrative Waivers, for additional information.
Action can be taken if the criteria given in the Waiver apply.
Oral statement ceilings apply. Refer to IRM 18.104.22.168.6.3, Increase in Oral Statement Ceiling, for additional details.
Sometimes the Service makes errors in the assessment of tax, penalty, or interest.
When correcting these errors, oral statement ceilings do not apply.
For additional information regarding the effects of service errors on penalty and interest, refer to the following:
IRM 20.2.7, Abatement and Suspension of Interest
IRM 18.104.22.168.4, Correction of Service Error
The IRM 22.214.171.124, Oral Statement Authority, outlines the oral statement authorities for Accounts Management. This IRM contains the procedures that Accounts Management must apply to any questions concerning oral statement.
Payment/Credit Transfers – There are no oral statement ceiling amounts/dollar limits. See IRM 188.8.131.52, Credit Transfers Overview.
Credit Elect Problems – See IRM 184.108.40.206.6, Credit Elect Problems.
Reverse Credit Elect Payments Shown on the Return – See IRM 184.108.40.206.6.1, Credit Elect Reversals.
Invalid SSN refund releases – See IRM 18.104.22.168.6, Resolving CP54 Notices with Math Error Involvement Procedure.
Withholding Adjustment (To ceiling amount) – See IRM 18.104.22.168.2.2, Withholding (W/H) Tax Credit, or IRM 188.8.131.52.12, Tolerances.
Math Error Substantiated Protests – See IRM 126.96.36.199.4, Math Error Substantiated Protest Processing.
Certain freeze releases – See IRM 220.127.116.11, Freeze Code Procedures.
True duplicate return (Except Form 1065, U.S. Return of Partnership Income) – For Individual Master File (IMF), see IRM 184.108.40.206.14, True Duplicate Return. For Business Master File (BMF), see IRM 220.127.116.11.1.3, True Duplicate.
Math errors/IRS errors/decimal point errors – See IRM 21.5.4, General Math Error Procedures.
Penalty Relief Request – IRM 184.108.40.206.9.2, Oral Statement and Penalty Relief Request.
Name, taxpayer identification number (TIN), address, filing status, and filing requirement changes – See IRM 3.13.5, Individual Master File (IMF) Account Numbers, and IRM 3.13.2, BMF Account Numbers, and IRM 18.104.22.168, Filing Status Research.
BMF changes to item reference code/numbers (not tax) – See IRM 188.8.131.52, BMF/NMF Adjustment Procedures.
Earned Income Tax Credit – See IRM 184.108.40.206.220.127.116.11 , EITC Math Error Reply.
If an address change is necessary and the taxpayer requests the address change using an oral statement, the address change may be input to IDRS based on Rev. Proc. 2010-16, which superseded Rev. Proc. 2001-18. Refer to IRM 22.214.171.124, Address Changes from Oral Statement, for additional information.
Once a taxpayer indicates they have an address change, discuss with the taxpayer whether the address change is a permanent or temporary address change (e.g., student at college). If taxpayer indicates a temporary address change, do not update the address on master file.
If a Large Corp Indicator (LCI) is on the account, do not use oral statement authority to change address. Refer to IRM 184.108.40.206.11.3,Routing Large Corp Cases and Inquiries , for additional information.
An oral statement adjustment made prior to the due date of a return does not constitute superseding information or a superseding return as outlined in IRM 188.8.131.52.10, Superseding Returns.
Adjustment actions completed on-line with an oral statement do not require case files unless required in specific IRM procedures. Do not prepare unnecessary case files. Oral statement adjustments are generally input as a Non-Source Document (NSD) adjustment. Refer to IRM 220.127.116.11.5, Source Documents, for more specific information.
Create case files for actions not completed on-line. Using Form 4442, Inquiry Referral, describe inquiry and actions taken to resolve the account. Destroy the Form 4442 after review.
Adjusting an item not shown on the original return requires a signed amended return. Inform the taxpayer and order the required tax forms, if needed. See IRM 21.3.6, Forms and Information Requests.
An amended return is not necessary:
If ... Then ... The taxpayer listed the item on the original return, but did not include the necessary schedule 1. A math error notice will be issued.
2. The item may not appear on RTVUE/BRTVU.
The taxpayer provides substantiation in the case of a math error 1. Accept oral statement (up to the amount shown on the original return) even if the "–G" Freeze is no longer on the account.
2. See IRM 18.104.22.168, Math Error Procedures Processing.
The following actions require a written request:
Penalty abatements (above ceiling amounts) for reasonable cause. Refer to IRM 184.108.40.206.9.2, Oral Statement and Penalty Relief Request, for additional information.
Abatements of interest.
Use the taxpayer's written request as a source document. Refer to the following IRMs for additional information:
IRM 4.19.3, IMF Automated Underreporter
IRM 184.108.40.206.1.2, Abatement of Interest
IRM 20.1, Penalty Handbook
IRM 20.2.7, Abatement and Suspension of Interest
IRM 4.19.10, Examination General Overview
When speaking to the taxpayer and you realize the taxpayer's request requires written documentation/substantiation, you must determine if the documentation can be faxed while you are on the telephone with the taxpayer (e.g., penalty abatement based on reasonable cause over the oral statement allowable amount), follow the table below:
If ... Then ... The required documentation can be faxed while you are on the telephone with the taxpayer
Provide the specific fax number to the taxpayer.
Retrieve the documentation.
Adjust the account as necessary.
The required documentation cannot be faxed while you are on the telephone with the taxpayer
Advise the taxpayer to attach the required documentation to the notice and mail it to the address indicated on the notice.
Advise the taxpayer of the normal processing time frame for a response to correspondence (30 days).
Input a STAUP, if needed, as outlined in IRM 188.8.131.52.8.2, Suppressing Balance Due Notices.
Do not open a control base.
Do not complete a Form 4442.
Cases meeting Taxpayer Advocate Criteria (e.g., hardship situations) will be referred as outlined in IRM 18.104.22.168, Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) Guidelines.
The DLN for IMF and BMF account is distinct and contains information useful for processing cases.
The DLN is the 14 digit number assigned to every return or document processed through the Automated Data Processing (ADP) system. DLNs are printed on computer documents in XXXXX-XXX-XXXXX-X format. Refer to DLN Composition in Document 6209, IRS Processing Codes and Information, for detailed information.
Source documents are required for some adjustments completed with an oral statement:
Credit transfers, when the payment was applied to the wrong Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) (non-related accounts) OR credit transfers on related accounts when the transfer creates a debit balance. See IRM 220.127.116.11.1, Determining Source Document Requirement for Credit Transfers.
If an erroneous refund was issued, follow erroneous refund procedures. See IRM 21.4.5, Erroneous Refunds.
Missing schedules.
Penalty determinations – Refer to IRM 126.96.36.199.6.6, Attaching RCA Determination.
Verify disclosure requirements before giving account information. Refer to IRM 22.214.171.124.3, Required Taxpayer Authentication, as applicable. Also, see IRM 126.96.36.199.4, Additional Taxpayer Authentication, and IRM 21.3.7, Processing Third Party Authorizations onto the Centralized Authorization File (CAF).
Request taxpayers send documentation required for adjustments listed in (1) above. The taxpayers may fax the information. Provide the taxpayers with your fax number, including area code. See IRM 184.108.40.206.3 (5), Adjustments Requiring an Amended Return or Taxpayer Documentation, and also refer to IRM 21.3.5, Taxpayer Inquiry Referrals Form 4442, for additional instructions.
Specific elements in the "Remarks" field are required for each type of IDRS input (entity, tax, penalty change, or credit transfer). Oral statement authority adjustments have different requirements. See IRM 188.8.131.52.1, Oral Statement Documentation Requirements, when inputting the remarks for an oral statement account change.
If the input is not completed with an oral statement, input the adjustment with "SD" , "NSD" , or "SDR" in the remarks field (or Y, N, or R on the Command Code (CC) ADJ54 screen).
SD (Source Document) indicates the document is being forwarded to files for attachment to the IDRS transaction record
NSD (Non Source Document) indicates the document will not be attached to the IDRS transaction record, such as with an image in the Correspondence Imaging System (CIS)
SDR (Source Document Retained) indicates the document is being held for follow up case actions, but will later be attached to the IDRS transaction record
Use the remaining positions in the remarks field to briefly explain the reason for the adjustment or credit transfer.
When completing both an adjustment and a credit transfer, input the required items on the adjustment and reference them in the "remarks" section of the credit transfer.
Input the taxpayer's telephone number, if available, for delinquent return accounts or if the account has a balance due. Telephone numbers can be input with Command Code TELEA. Refer to IRM 220.127.116.11.2, Taxpayer Information, for additional information on securing telephone numbers.
Briefly explain the reason the adjustment was made, such as "credit transfer" . Also, indicate per letter or other justification:
If ... And ... Then ... You are taking multiple actions (e.g., TC 29X, 670/672, 971, etc.) Actions are for the:
1. Same taxpayer
2. Same tax period,
3. Same TIN,
4. TC 29X is one of the TCs used
1. Record the necessary elements in Command Code "ADJ54" Remarks Section.
2. Indicate in the remark's section for the related transactions, "NSD" and where the backup is for your actions.
Disregard the instructions in the table above when making entity adjustments. Always record the necessary elements on all entity changes regardless of the source or the number of actions being taken.
If there is a conflict between oral statement adjustments procedures in this IRM or in the specific IRMs, work the case according to specific IRMs.
Notices are suppressed in various ways depending on the type of notice and the issue. Notices are suppressed with:
Command Code (CC) STAUP
Hold Codes
Notice Suppression Codes or Indicators.
The input screens for some IDRS CCs have a field which is overlaid to indicate if a notice should or should not be issued. Notice Suppression instructions are given as needed throughout the IRM 21.
When CC STAUP cannot be used because actions will result in a settled module, and offset is likely (January - May for IMF, about 8 weeks after due dates for BMF), input a TC 470 without closing code.
When a CC STAUP or a TC 470 is used to suppress a balance due notice, input a history item on the Account Management Services (AMS) to document the reason for the action (e.g., Taxpayer to file Form 1040X or Taxpayer to send check).
A notice suppression indicator (NSI) is input in the CP-NTC-SUPP-IND field on the command code ADJ54 screen to suppress small balances from being printed on the adjustment notice
Currently only used in Business Master File (BMF) applications.
The specific requirements for BMF's use of the notice suppression indicator 1 are outlined in IRM 22.214.171.124.2, Notice Suppression Indicator (NSI).
NSI (are displayed on CC ENMOD.
Suppress balance due IDRS Notices with Command Code (CC) STAUP. This includes cases referred to other functions or sites.
If there is a balance due on the account, and the next Collection status for IMF is 20, 56, 58, or 22, or the next collection status for BMF is 21, 58, or 22, input CC STAUP in the next status to prevent further notices.
CC STAUP will only prevent an erroneous IDRS notice if it is input by the Friday before the erroneous notice is scheduled to generate (10 days prior to the 23C date).
Use the following chart to determine the number of delay cycles to input:
If ... Then ... Requesting documents from files Allow 15 cycles. Requesting information from the taxpayer 1. Allow 4 cycles when requesting information by telephone.
2. Allow 6 cycles when requesting information by correspondence.
An adjustment or other action will not fully satisfy the balance due, and taxpayer is sending payment Allow 6 cycles. An adjustment or other action will not fully satisfy the balance due, and the taxpayer has not promised a payment Input a STAUP for 3 cycles to reduce the remaining cycles of any previously input STAUP.
If no STAUP has previously been input, the STAUP for 3 cycles is required to delay issuance of a balance due notice prior to the posting of any adjustment/case action, including the issuance of any correspondence.
The action taken creates a zero or credit balance Input STAUP for number of cycles needed for the action to post.
If STAUP is already on the account, no action is needed to release it.
Correction of unpostable situation will satisfy balance due Allow 9 cycles. The taxpayer is submitting any other information to satisfy balance due Allow the number of cycles needed for information to post. The taxpayer will full pay the balance due now Allow 8 cycles. Refer to IRM 22.214.171.124.1, Can Full Pay Balance Due Now (Payoff within 1 to 10 days) IMF and BMF. Taxpayer can full Pay within 11 to 59 days Refer to IRM 22.214.171.124.2, Taxpayer Can Full Pay Within 11 to 59 Days - IMF, BMF Out-of-Business or BMF In-Business Non-Trust Fund Accounts. The taxpayer is filing an IMF/BMF Original or Amended Return that will full pay tax, penalty, and interest on the balance due account. Refer to IRM 126.96.36.199.3, Taxpayer Can Full Pay Within 60 to 120 Days - IMF, BMF Out-of-Business or BMF In-Business Non-Trust Fund Accounts. The taxpayer is filing an IMF/BMF Amended Return that does not full pay the balance due Refer to IRM 220.127.116.11, Determine the Earliest The Taxpayer Can Full Pay Routing balance due cases to other areas Input or reduce the STAUP to 9 cycles.
When the STAUP is input for more than 9 cycles, a control base is needed or the STAUP will be released after 9 cycles.
Advise the taxpayer another notice may be issued (STAUP may be input too late to stop the next notice). Also advise:
If ... Then ... The action taken satisfies the balance due Advise taxpayer this notice may be ignored. Taxpayer submits the payment/information as you requested. Advise taxpayer this notice may be ignored.
If the time frame remaining before the next scheduled notice will allow time to complete the action, a STAUP is unnecessary. Refer to Exhibit 5.19.1-2, Collection Notice/Statuses, for details regarding the time frames for specific notices.
A STAUP should only be input if you want to delay the next notice from generating. If it will take more than two weeks for the account to settle and it is in NOTICE status, You need to input a STAUP if another NOTICE is due to generate.
When a module is in status 12, accrual amounts under ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ are not displayed on TXMOD due to Master File tolerances. Accruals under this tolerance are displayed on BMFOLI/IMFOLI. Accounts in status 12 which contain accrual amounts less than ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ will not continue to accrue penalty and interest. Overpayments which may become available will not offset to the status 12 account.
Status 12 accounts are considered full paid and should not be addressed in balance due pay-off requests or installment agreements, unless the taxpayer is aware of the unpaid accruals as described in the 1st if/then statement in (3) below.
Status 12 accounts with manually restricted interest or penalties (-I or G- freeze) are not considered full paid. A referral to the interest specialist is required for manual computation of the interest. Refer to IRM 220.127.116.11.18, –I Freeze, for additional information.
Status 12 procedures are as follows:
If ... And ... Then ... Taxpayer requests a balance due notice no other adjustment issue is involved 1. Check BMFOLI or IMFOLI for accruals; and
2. Input a TC 290 .00 with PC 5 to force the computer to post unrestricted failure to pay penalty and interest; and
3. Issue a balance due notice to the taxpayer.
A payment posts to the account the posted module balance is under ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ and the accruals are less than ≡ ≡ ≡ 1. A TC 606 will systemically generate to clear the account of the posted balance due.
2. Input a TC 290 .00, PC 5, to force a reversal of the TC 606.
3. Issue a correct balance due notice.
You are telling the taxpayer his or her account is paid in full the account contains modules with accruals under ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ Input a TC 290 .00, PC 5 and HC 3. The balance due will post and clear with a TC 606.
A notice will not be issued to the taxpayer.
You are telling the taxpayer his or her account is paid in full
Does not apply if the account contains manual interest or penalty computations. See exception in (2) above.
the account contains modules with accruals greater than ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ 1. Do not input a TC 290 .00 with PC 5.
2. No action is required on the account.
3. Programming will remove the accrual balances.
When inputting the priority code (PC) 5 to post accruals and also creating/releasing an overpayment on the same or another module, allow proper offsets in the subsequent cycle by using a posting delay code (PDC) of one cycle on the credit module.
If the account is in Status 23, the balance due is less than the taxpayer delinquent account (TDA) tolerance and the input of a TC 290 for zero with PC 5 will generate a balance due notice to the taxpayer and update accruals. See IRM 18.104.22.168.1(3), Can Full Pay Balance Due Now (Payoff within 1 to 10 days) IMF and BMF, for additional information.
See IRM 20.1, Penalty Handbook, for more information. Always advise the taxpayer if there is a possibility of a penalty assessment. Explain why a penalty was asserted or assessed.
To explain how a penalty was computed, use IDRS command code (CC) INTST or PINEX for FTP and Failure to File (FTF) and CC FTDPN, for Failure to Deposit (FTD), PIFTF, PIFTD, and PIEST can be used to research penalty assessments.
IRC § 6656, as amended by Act Section 3304 (a) of the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 (RRA98) provides a new FTD Penalty abatement/deposit correction. FTD penalty provisions provide that a taxpayer may designate the application of federal tax deposits for a particular return period. See IRM 18.104.22.168.3, Statutory Penalty Relief.
TC 971 with AC 262 generates when the maximum FTP penalty accrues.
When the account drops from IDRS TC 971 with the AC 262 will be visible on "Corporate Files On-Line (CFOL)" .
The code will show on both BMF and IMF.
When figuring FTP manually, TC 971 AC 262 can be input manually.
The Service considers granting penalty relief for several reasons:
Administrative Waivers
Reasonable Cause
Designation of federal tax deposits
Reasonable cause penalty relief can be granted with oral statement for the following penalties:
Failure to Pay (FTP)
Failure to File (FTF)
Failure to Deposit (FTD)
Daily Delinquency Penalty (DDP)
DDP penalty is an information return penalty and cannot be used with the automated Reasonable Cause Assistant (RCA) program.
The automated Reasonable Cause Assistant (RCA) program must be used if available at the work site. RCA will determine when the oral ceiling is exceeded. Refer to IRM 220.127.116.11.6, Reasonable Cause Assistant (RCA), for additional information.
For Service errors or designation of Federal tax deposits, there are no ceiling amounts for oral statement authority penalty relief.
If penalty relief criteria are met, but the amount is over the oral statement ceiling, ask the taxpayer to submit the penalty relief request in writing. See IRM 220.127.116.11.1, Unsigned or Oral Requests for Penalty Relief, for additional oral statement information.
If ... Then ... A Federal Tax Deposit was applied to a different period than the taxpayer designated Deposits can be moved as indicated in the designation.
Oral statement ceiling does not apply.
Administrative Waivers are granted by the Service for the benefit of the taxpayer, the Service, or both. Penalties can be abated if the criteria given in the waiver apply. Daily Delinquency Penalty
DDP for Employee Plan (EP) Returns and Form 8955-SSA is listed below.
≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ Daily Delinquency Penalty for Employee Plan (EP) Returns and Form 8955-SSA ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ The oral statement ceiling is exceeded See IRM 18.104.22.168.6.4, Oral Statement Ceiling Exceeded. Penalty was caused by service error Abate the penalty. Oral statement ceiling does not apply.
When a partner requests abatement of a partnership penalty for failure to file Form 1065, U.S. Return of Partnership Income, see IRM 184.108.40.206, Failure to File Partnership Return — IRC section 6698, and also refer to IRM 220.127.116.11.3, Penalty Relief and IRM 22.214.171.124.2.7, Partnership Penalties.
IRM 20.2, Interest, provides detailed interest instructions. Interest is mandatory unless there is a legal exception. Read and become familiar with the IRM 20.2, and use this IRM following the general interest procedures when answering telephone calls and related interest questions.
IDRS Command Code (CC) PICRD can be used to explain credit interest to the taxpayer. CC PICRD provides a computation display of any computer generated interest (TC 776) allowed on the refund.
Penalty and Interest Explanation can be provided through IDRS CC PINEX. A PINEX explains how credit and debit interest was computed on an IMF account. CC FTDPN, is used to explain the Failure to Deposit (FTD) penalty.
The taxpayer may request abatement of interest due to an error or delay in the performance of a ministerial or managerial act. Additional details can be found in IRM 220.127.116.11, Errors or Delays in Performance of a Ministerial or Managerial Act, IRC 6404(e)(1) .
Requests for interest abatement received via phone cannot be accepted. Advise the taxpayer to submit the request in writing. Send the taxpayer Form 843, Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement, to request the interest abatement.
This does not include inquiries concerning the computation of interest or restricted interest. See IRM 20.2, Interest, for calculation information and any necessary explanation to the taxpayer.
When a Form 843 requesting interest abatement is received:
Input TC 971 AC 660 – use the received date of the Form 843 in the transaction date field. This TC 971 will document the receipt of the interest abatement claim.
The TC 971 AC 660 is only for use with Form 843 abatement claims.
Forward the request to the Interest Abatement Coordinator (IAC) where the alleged delay/error occurred. Contact information for the IACs is provided on the IAC Coor List.
If the request concerns an interest assessment made with an audit (TC 30X), close the case to Examination using activity code "2EXAM-IAC" .
If the request concerns an interest assessment made with an ordinary adjustment (TC 29X), treat as a technical question using activity code "2EXAM-IAC" . See IRM 188.8.131.52.7.2.1, Examination Technical Assistance Request.
If the request concerns an interest assessment made with an ASFR adjustment, close the case to Collection using activity code "2COLL-IAC" .
If the request concerns additional interest assessed due to an incorrect payoff, identify the area responsible for the incorrect payoff and forward to the appropriate IAC. Close the case with the appropriate activity code (e.g., 2-AM-IAC, 2EXAM-IAC, 2COLL-IAC)
If processing the case where received, refer the case to your local IAC.
If any request referred as a technical question is returned, follow the Examination determination to abate or not to abate. Examination will provide the reason not to abate.
Copies of all supporting documentation for each case with an assessment over ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ where the taxpayer did not full pay in advance must be sent to:
Internal Revenue Service
CFO, Revenue Transactional Analysis Section
Kansas City Campus
ATTN: Chief, Revenue Transactional Analysis Section
Stop S-2 1035
333 W. Pershing Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64108
Refunds of ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ dollars or more will not systemically generate (TC 846). A manual refund must be prepared with a Form 3753, Manual Refund Posting Voucher. Procedures are included in IRM 188.8.131.52.2, Preparation of the Form 3753, Manual Refund Posting Voucher. If the taxpayer included a Form 8302, Electronic Deposit of Tax Refund of $1 Million or More, refer to IRM 126.96.36.199.10.1, Form 8302, Electronic Deposit of Tax Refund of $1 Million or More.
An X- freeze is set when the module credit is ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ or more. Once this freeze is set, a manual refund is required, regardless of any account actions that may change the credit balance.
The Form 8485, Assessment Adjustment Case Record, is the worksheet used by employees to record actions taken on taxpayer accounts. The case may be from taxpayer inquiries or in house transcripts. Employees may use other forms, notices, or transcripts to record information as noted in specific procedures.
Prepare Form 8485 -- Required entries include Fields 1 through 4,17, and 18 and the following unnumbered boxes at the top of the form:
The name of the tax examiner
Employee number
Blocking series
All other fields are used as applicable:
Section II is used to record secondary transaction codes.
Section III and IV are used to record the appropriate credit or item reference numbers.
When a TC 340 or TC 341 is on the account, the interest-to-date is entered at the center of the bottom margin.
Modules removed from the MF to Retention Register can be re-established by inputting command code (CC) IMFOLB for IMF or CC BMFOLB for BMF. For additional information, see IRM 220.127.116.11, Retention Register Research, and IRM 188.8.131.52, Reestablishment of Retention Register Accounts.
Freezes "G" and "I" are set on the module when it is restored from the Retention Register. This restricts the MF from computing FTP penalty and Interest.
If ... And ... Then ... Your action makes a module balance due the case indicates imminent assessment or collection statute expiration 1. FTP and interest must be assessed within ten years from the assessment date of the unpaid tax.
2. Refer to the Statute Function
Assess the penalty and interest when appropriate.
If ... And ... Then ... A TC 150 is posted on the restored module 1. Input Command Code (CC) REQ54 to assess the correct amount of interest, use TC 340.
2. Refer to IRM 20.2, Interest, for detailed information.
The restored module does not contain a TC 150 a return is input to generate a TC 150 1. Monitor the account until the TC 150 posts.
2. Request Notice Review to pull, correct, and mail the MF notice in the cycle to show the assessed interest and penalties.
3. Refer to IRM 20.2, Interest, and IRM 20.1, Penalty Handbook, for additional procedures.
4. Input of adjusting entries to credit adjustment codes on Retention Register modules, is unnecessary.
Use caution when inputting hold codes (HC). Some rules to remember are:
Do not hold notices for taxpayers entitled to refunds. Write or call the taxpayer to clarify the notice, if necessary.
Transfer any credit in which disposition cannot be determined to Unidentified or Excess Collections, whichever is appropriate.
Ensure that action is taken to bring the module to an even/balance due condition.
Use HC "0" if no other HC is appropriate.
The HC field on the Command Code ADJ54 screen is a required entry. If the adjustment does not otherwise require a HC, input a HC zero (0). For additional information, see Hold Codes, in Document 6209,IRS Processing Codes and Information.
Use Priority Codes (PC) to post adjustments (Doc Code 47 or 54) to the MF when certain account conditions exist. For additional information, refer to Priority Codes, in Document 6209, IRS Processing Codes and Information.
A Posting Delay Code (PDC) range of one (1) to six (6) will make some transactions post later than others when multiple transactions are required to adjust an account. See IRM 21.5.8,Credit Transfers, for the instructions from 1 to 6 cycles, when inputting credit transfers.
Input transactions will not post to MF until the indicated number of cycles (with respect to the first transaction to be posted) have expired.
PDCs are applicable for IMF, BMF, and IRAF transactions in the following IDRS programs:
ADJ54 (Doc. Code 54)
INCHG, BNCHG, EOCHG (Doc. Codes 53, 63, 80, and 81)
FRM77 (Doc. Code 77 and 78).
The PDC is not posted with the transaction or shown with the IDRS pending transaction. The pending (PN) MF posting cycle on the IDRS status transaction is extended to account for the PDCs.
Use specific functional chapters for instructions on when and how to input numbers for specific types of adjustments. For a detailed listing, refer to Item Adjustment Codes and Credit Reference Numbers, in Document 6209, IRS Processing Codes and Information.
On Form 1120S, U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation, the IRN 886, Taxable Income is called "Ordinary Income/Loss Amount."
Refer to Form 720, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return, for definitions of the Abstract Numbers valid for MFT 03.
For Form 4720, Return of Certain Excise Taxes on Charities and Other Persons Under Chapters 41 and 42 of the IRC, the sum of IRNs 151, 152, 153, 154,182, and 183 must equal the TC 29X amount.
For Form 941, Employer's QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return, Form 943, Employer's Annual Tax Return for Agricultural Employees, and Form 944, Employer's ANNUAL Federal Tax Return, refer to IRM 188.8.131.52.1, Item Reference Numbers (IRN's)and Credit Reference Numbers (CRN's) — Employment. For adjusting Form 945, Annual Return of Withheld Federal Income Tax, see IRM 126.96.36.199.10(4).
If the TC 150 does not equal the posted IRNs on TXMODA, see IRM 22.214.171.124.1.4, IRNs Do Not Equal TC 150.
Instructions for Form 940, Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return, IRN Codes:
Input a "W" followed by a State code for adjustments resulting in a change in wages. A State code is the official postal service state abbreviation.
"WCA" is a wage adjustment for the state of California.
Up to 53 different state codes can be used with the IRN code "W" . This IRN code adjusts the taxable wage amount in the MF and generates a credit reduction if the state and tax year indicate a reduction.
A state code following a "T" is the portion of the tax increase or decrease attributable to the tax change for each state involved.
"TCA" is a tax adjustment for the state of California.
For adjustments on the IRAF (MFT 29), the sum of the Abstract Codes 160,162,194, 195, 233, 235, 236, and 237 must equal the TC 29X amount.
Adjustments involving the input of IRN 221 or 222 require the input of a TC 34X.
For MFT 30, the CRN 334 is required when Reason Code (RC) 015 is input.
IRNs 079 and 999 must be used with a reference amount of zero. The reference amounts for IRN 887 do not reflect dollars and cents and cannot be greater than an amount input in an "nn" format.
Prior to January 1989, age and blindness are included in the total exemptions on MCC Transcripts, and CP Notices. See the Command Code "TXMOD" display before making IRN 887 adjustments.
Oral statement is acceptable for item reference numbers, but the reason for the request must be considered first. The IRM 18.104.22.168, Oral Statement Authority, outlines the authorities. If your situation does not meet these guidelines, then the request for adjustment must be in writing.
Address all issues before closing the case. For telephone contacts, if collection issues are involved, follow instructions in IRM 21.3.12, Accounts Management Balance Due Telephone Contacts , to collect any balance due or see IRM 5.19.2, Return Delinquency, to secure missing returns. For correspondence, if collection issues are involved, follow procedures in IRM 21.3.3, Incoming and Outgoing Correspondence/Letters. Check all correspondence from the taxpayer, verifying that all necessary adjustments have been made and the taxpayer's issue is settled.
Input manual adjustments to penalties and interest only when required. IDRS will generate penalty and interest increases/decreases for most adjustments.
Explain penalties or interest to the taxpayer.
Inform the taxpayer of the date used to compute any balance due.
Include any penalty and interest accruals when computing the balance due.
The word case pertains to the type of inquiry received. Taxpayer initiated contacts by telephone require resolution of ALL account issues. Taxpayer initiated contacts by correspondence require resolution of issues raised by taxpayers in their inquiries. If it becomes necessary to call the taxpayer in order to resolve an issue addressed in the correspondence, then the employee should address any additional issue(s) raised by the taxpayer during the call.
See IRM 18.104.22.168, Additional CAF Processing .
Do not request the original return(s) if sufficient information is available to verify the request for adjustment.
Take any of the following actions as necessary:
Obtain additional information from the taxpayer
Request returns from Files or order transcripts
Research IDRS or other applicable systems (e.g., Correspondence Imaging System)
Research IRS publications
Research the Internal Revenue Code
Research other IRMs, etc.
Obtain technical assistance, if appropriate
Do not refer a case to another campus or call site, unless an IRM specifically instructs you to do so. Generally, the call site receiving the contact works the case.
Close your control base when the case is resolved.
If all case actions have been completed and you are monitoring the account to ensure proper posting, close the case and establish a monitor base on IDRS using category code "MISC" with the current date as a received date.
The taxpayer is issued an adjustment notice when IRS takes action on the taxpayer's account. The notice (CP 21 or CP 22) is sent with an explanation of the action.
See IRM 22.214.171.124.1, Source and Reason Codes – CP 21/22 Notices, for additional details. Document 6209, IRS Processing Codes and Information, provides the specific language generated by the Source Codes and Reason Codes.
See IRM 126.96.36.199.1.4, Penalty Reason Code, for additional information and the Penalty Reason Code Chart in the IRM 20.1 for a complete listing of the penalty reason codes.
Enter a SC and at least one RC on command code (CC) ADJ54 when inputting:
TC 290 for an amount with or without a secondary transaction and/or credit/item reference numbers.
TC 290 for zero with a secondary transaction and/or credit/item reference numbers.
TC 290 for zero to disallow a claim.
The new Correspondence Imaging System (CIS) Indicator is now located on IDRS on the lower left hand side of the ADJ54 screen. When this indicator is present, there is a case open on CIS. Before taking any action you should check with the employee or unit with the open control.
Blocking series are used to indicate the nature of an adjustment. Refer to Adjustment Blocking Series, in Document 6209, IRS Processing Codes and Information, for a list of the blocking series used on account adjustments.
The original return is not in the case file if you see the following:
Reason Code 097, and
Blocking Series 99.
Blocking series 99 with reason code 097 is used with Innocent Spouse Relief and Separation of Liability and Equitable Relief cases. This action avoids the issuance of CP 55, Notice to Refile Return, when the tax period is more than 10 years old. The original return has been destroyed.
The procedures in this section are for reprocessing documents after the return posted to an incorrect account, TIN, or tax period. Carefully read and follow all pertinent procedures in this process before obtaining the original return for reprocessing to the correct tax account(s). This may include recapturing an erroneous refund. Refer to IRM 21.4.5, Erroneous Refunds. The return(s) may be for current or prior years and may involve statutes or be subject to a penalty assessment. If unable to secure the return for reprocessing, see IRM 18.104.22.168.23.11, Reprocessing "Dummy" Returns.
If a return has never been processed e.g., has not posted to another year or TIN), attach a Form 1725, Routing Slip, or local routing slip, and forward the return as received to Submission Processing. Ensure the IRS received date is entered on the return. If a Correspondence Imaging System (CIS) image is used and the return is signed, use the stamp edit tool on CIS and notate, "CIS IMAGE - Do not correspond for signature" on the return. Submission Processing will correspond for any missing information on these returns. Refer to IRM 220.127.116.11.5, Processing/Reprocessing CIS Tax Returns, for additional information regarding CIS returns.
If you identify an IMF return that must be reprocessed while staffing the AM toll-free telephone lines, first address any other actions needed and then prepare Form 4442, Inquiry Referral. You must also advise the taxpayer that they will receive a contact within 30 days. Forward the completed Form 4442 to the campus AM paper function within your directorate (unless IRM specific procedures apply). If your campus AM paper function no longer has Submission Processing, forward the Form 4442 as indicated below:
Andover – forward the Form 4442 to Fresno
Atlanta - forward the Form 4442 to Kansas City
Brookhaven – forward the Form 4442 to Fresno
Memphis – forward the Form 4442 to Fresno
Philadelphia – forward the Form 4442 to Kansas City
If you identify a BMF return that must be reprocessed while staffing the AM toll-free telephone lines, refer to IRM 126.96.36.199.4.1, Toll-free Calls when Return Needed.
For mixed entities, follow the procedures in IRM 18.104.22.168.3, Mixed Entity Procedures, and for scrambled SSN cases, see IRM 126.96.36.199.2, Multiple Individuals Using the Same TIN.
Any returns involving taxes or payments over 100 million dollars require special processing and should be forwarded to the Philadelphia Campus, Attention TPR 503 - BLN - 3-L08-154. For additional information, refer to IRM 220.127.116.11.18, Procedures for Individual Taxpayer NMF Accounts Of $1 Billion or More - Overview
When a return unposts or posts to an incorrect account, it must be reprocessed to the correct account. If a refund was incorrectly issued from the account, refer to IRM 126.96.36.199.23.10, Moving Refunds, and IRM 21.4.5, Erroneous Refunds.
Check all related accounts (e.g., secondary TINs and receiving account) prior to reprocessing the return or moving any refunds.
The items listed below must be properly corrected to avoid the UNPROCESSABLE CONDITIONS identified during original processing. If the unprocessable condition remains, the return is sent back to the employee that corrected it for reprocessing. Therefore, check each item below prior to releasing the return to Submission Processing.
Canceled DLNs,
Posting to an incorrect TIN, and
Posting to an incorrect tax period.
When editing the return is complete, forward to the Batching function for reprocessing as an original return. If the return fails to post, it is returned to the employee that submitted the document for reprocessing.
Carefully prepare the returns for reprocessing. Ensure you follow the editing procedures and enter all edit marks in the correct area on the return. Double check before sending the return to Batching for reprocessing.
Clear IMF re-input and reprocessable statute imminent documents through the local Statute Unit prior to following procedures in IRM 22.214.171.124.5, Submission Processing Consolidation (Rampdown). When forwarding a statute imminent return, notate on the routing slip the received date of the case that created the need for reprocessing the document (e.g., 2005 needs reprocessing – part of Mixed Entity DUPF with received date MM/DD/YYYY).
Control each return or block of reprocessable documents re-entered through the Batching function, using one Form 3893, Re-Entry Document Control, for IMF cases or a Form 13596, Reprocessing Returns, for BMF. These forms must be complete and placed on the top of the documents being reprocessed. Exhibit 21.5.2-1., Preparing Form 3893, Re-Entry Document Control, and See Exhibit 21.5.2-2, Preparing Form 13596 – Reprocessing Returns, for complete instructions on preparing these forms.
Use one Form 3893 for several documents from the same block unless some of the documents are not reprocessable.
When reprocessing previously input documents:
If ... Then ... Module contains a TC 150 Do not reprocess a return to that module. Module contains Document Codes 51 or 54 Do not reprocess a return to that module. Return or document did not post. Re-enter as a Reinput document. Return or document unposted. Re-enter as a Nullified Unpostable document.
BMF only – FTD penalties must be considered carefully before the following returns are reprocessed:
Form 941, Employer's QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return
Form 943, Employer's Annual Federal Tax Return for Agricultural Employees
Form 944, Employer's ANNUAL Federal Tax Return
Form 945, Annual Return of Withheld Federal Income Tax
Form 940, Employer' s Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return
Refer to IRM 20.1, Penalty Handbook, for additional information.
Prints of electronic returns can be reprocessed to a different account.
Command Code TRPRT is available for requesting graphic prints of electronically filed returns. The TRPRT graphic is available regardless of where the return was filed. Additional information on Command Code TRPRT is located in IRM 184.108.40.206.4.6, TRDB CC TRPRT (Tax Return Print) Input.
Many BMF returns are also available through the Employee User Portal (EUP) as part of the Modernized e-File (MeF). Please refer to IRM 18.104.22.168, Modernized e-file (MeF/TRDB), and to IRM 188.8.131.52.1, Modernized e-File (MeF) Programs, for additional information.
The TRPRT print is not considered the original return and will be labeled "TRPRT PRINT DO NOT PROCESS" . However, the TRPRT print will be utilized to reprocess an electronic return.
Line through the "TRPRT PRINT DO NOT PROCESS" prior to forwarding the print for reprocessing. Additional editing information can be found in IRM 220.127.116.11.23.7, Coding and Editing Procedures.
Refer to IRM 188.8.131.52.25, Electronic Filing System (e-file), for information regarding signatures and electronically filed returns.
When processing amended or subsequent returns, the following items must be completed to process the return as an original return:
If ... Then ... Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return The return must be signed, forms and supporting schedules must be attached, and dependents must be listed. Form 1040X has the same information in column A and column C
The 2009 version of Form 1040X will only contain the taxpayer's corrected figures.
The information must be transferred to the Form 1040 or Form 6114, Prior Year and Conversion Form 1040 Edit Sheet. Form 1040X has only column C completed
The 2009 version of Form 1040X will only contain the taxpayer's corrected figures.
The information must be transferred to the Form 1040 or Form 6114, Prior Year and Conversion Form 1040 Edit Sheet. Copy B of Form W-2, Wage and Income Tax Statement is attached The return must be signed, forms and supporting schedules must be attached, and dependents must be listed.
The above Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, conditions apply only when the amended return is the only return filed and is being reprocessed as the taxpayer's original return. Prior to converting the amended return to an original return, complete a thorough search for the original return under any related or invalid TINs.
To prepare the document for transcription, transfer the following information onto the current Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, or Form 6114, Prior Year and Conversion Form 1040 Edit Sheet, and attach all current schedules behind the Form 1040.
If valid, transfer the DLN from the Form 1040X to Form 1040 and line through the DLN on the Form 1040X. Refer to IRM 220.127.116.11.23.3, DLNs Used for Reprocessing Documents, to determine if the DLN is valid or if a new DLN is required.
Recopy the DLNs
Some campuses color-code DLNs. If the year is present on Form 1040X, recopy the DLN using the color according to local procedures. If the year is not present on Form 1040X, recopy the DLNs using the correct color. See Exhibit 21.5.2-1, Preparing Form 3893, Re-Entry Document Control.
Enter positive income not supported by a schedule or Form W-2 on the OTHER INCOME line of the prepared Form 1040.
Withholding amounts of ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ do not need verification.
If a separate to joint return is being processed as the original, verification of the withholding previously allowed on the account being backed out is not needed. The Form 3893 should indicate in the Remarks area: "Withholding of $XXXX allowed from separate return."
Staple the Form 1040X and all necessary forms to the back of the Form 1040.
Edit the correct tax period ending at the top of Form 1040.
To freeze refunds of any credits holding on the module, enter Computer Condition Code (CCC) 3 on the reprocessable return. See IRM 126.96.36.199.2, Amended Return – No Original – CP 29 (Amended Return Posts to an Account With No Original Return Present).
To obtain a copy of the Form 6114, see Catalog Number 27910P.
Transfer information on returns filed on mag-tape to the appropriate form for processing to the correct EIN and Tax Period. A photocopy or printout of mag-tape return must be attached behind the form as backup (with DLN voided.)
When reprocessing employment tax forms, see IRM 20.1, Penalty Handbook, for instruction on possible manual adjustments to deposit penalties and "J" coding of return.
When reprocessing a document, use the original document locator number (DLN) whenever possible.
All BMF returns being reprocessed will receive a new DLN. The original DLN should be lined through as outlined in IRM 184.108.40.206.23.7, Coding and Editing Procedures.
If the original DLN is canceled, but is correct for the type of document to be reprocessed, it can be reused. Erase any line through on the number. If the DLN is still not legible, rewrite the same DLN above the original and include the list year digit.
In certain instances, the original DLN is not valid for reprocessing. With a single stroke, line through the DLN (also applies to Form 8453, U.S. Individual Income Tax Declaration for an IRS e-file Return, if electronically filed) and properly edit the return if:
The original DLN is incorrect for the type of document to be reprocessed. See IRM 18.104.22.168, Assignment of Document Locator Number (DLN) , and applicable subsections for more information on when a new DLN should be requested.
You are reprocessing a Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, as the original return. A Form 1040 is prepared to reprocess the information on the Form 1040X. The DLN for the Form 1040X is now invalid to reprocess the Form 1040. A new DLN must be requested.
The document was originally processed in another campus or with a DLN now reserved for another campus.
The document is an early filed tax return and was processed to the incorrect year.
The Document Code is 47, 51, or 54.
The document is an electronically filed return.
Documents to be reprocessed are input as non-remittance. If a payment was received with the original document, follow IRM 21.5.8, Credit Transfers.
Refer any reprocessable return for which the assessment statute expiration date (ASED) has expired or is imminent, to the Statute Unit. Do not use Form 3893, Re-Entry Document Control, or Form 13596, Reprocessing Returns, to reinput returns when the statute for assessing tax expires within six months. Do not abate tax on the incorrect module before referring the case to the Statute Function.
For specific reprocessing conditions applicable to Mixed Entity/Scrambled cases, see IRM 126.96.36.199.7, Determining When Specific Year Account Information Must Be Moved, and the applicable subsections.
When forwarding a statute imminent return, notate on the routing slip the received date of the case that created the need for reprocessing the document (e.g., 2005 needs reprocessing – part of Mixed Entity DUPF with received date MM/DD/YYYY).
See IRM 25.6, Statute of Limitations, and Document 7368, Basic Guide for Processing Statute Cases. IRM 25.6 contains Assessment Statute Expiration Date (ASED), Refund Statute Expiration Date (RSED), and Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED) procedures.
Clear BMF reinput and reprocessable statute imminent documents through the local Statute Unit prior to following transhipping procedures.
Clear IMF re-input and reprocessable statute imminent documents through the local Statute Unit prior to following procedures in IRM 184.108.40.206.5, Submission Processing Consolidation (Rampdown). When forwarding a statute imminent return, notate on the routing slip the received date of the case that created the need for reprocessing the document (e.g., 2005 needs reprocessing – part of Mixed Entity DUPF with received date MM/DD/YYYY).
When a return has a renumbered Document Code 47 and is processed to an incorrect TIN or tax period, take the following action:
Secure the return and Form 5344, Examination Closing Record, from Files.
Input the necessary adjustments to the tax module and prepare the appropriate reprocessing form to reprocess the return using the original DLN on the return. Form 3893, Re-Entry Document Control, is used for reprocessing an IMF return and Form 13596, Reprocessing Returns, is utilized for a BMF return. See Exhibit 21.5.2-1, Preparing Form 3893 and See Exhibit 21.5.2-2, Preparing Form 13596 – Reprocessing Returns for additional information on these forms. If the return is within 6 months of the ASED, follow IRM 184.108.40.206.23.4, Statute Imminent Documents.
Forward the Form 5344 to Examination Classification to determine if the audit adjustment is valid on the new module.
To forward the Form 5344 to Examination Classification:
Use the Form 1725, Routing Slip, and indicate the correct TIN or tax period.
State the incorrect TIN or tax period is zeroed or adjusted, as applicable.
The case is to remain controlled to Accounts Management until selected by Examination.
It is your responsibility to follow-up with Examination on all cases you refer to them. If the case is not returned in five work days, you should contact the Exam person that signed for your case.
If the case is not selected by Examination, forward the Form 5344 to the Automated Non-MF Accounting Function to correct the audit assessment and retain the 23C date.
Exam should return the referred case to Accounts Management within five (5) work days. If the case is not returned, follow-up with Examination to secure the case.
The Discriminate Information Function (DIF) score is a formula used by the IRS to select returns for review.
If the return is not processed as an original, it has bypassed DIF scoring.
Returns that bypassed DIF scoring should be forwarded to Examination for classification in the following instances:
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See IRM 4.19.17, Non-Filer Program, for tolerance information before sending Substitute for Return (SFR) reconsiderations to Examination.
After adjusting the account, route the returns to Examination classification when the returns have bypassed DIF scoring and meet the criteria above. Use priority code 1. Do not use a hold code unless required to issue a manual refund or working ID Theft cases.
If using the CAT-A referral process through CIS, adjust the account and refer to CAT-A using suspense reason HQ Reserved 5. Use priority code 1. Do not use a hold code unless required to issue a manual refund.
Do not input TC 971 AC /013 when "selected" by examination.
SFR and ASFR are forwarded to the Examination and Collection functions.
Section 6020(b) returns should be handled by reviewing IRM 184.108.40.206.10, Returns Prepared Under IRC Section 6020(b).
A return must be complete before being sent for reprocessing. A reprocessable return has already been through Submission Processing initially and will typically be complete. However, if the return is missing information (e.g., signatures, schedules, forms) and correspondence has not previously been sent for the missing information, follow the steps below prior to forwarding the return for reprocessing.
Telephone or correspond for the missing information.
Check the Correspondence Imaging System (CIS) for related cases. Any missing information, such as schedules, may be located on another CIS case.
Suspend the case for 40 days (70 days for overseas taxpayers)
If the missing information is received, complete the necessary edits and forward for reprocessing.
If the missing information is not received, complete the necessary edits and enter any applicable Computer Condition Codes (CCC) prior to forwarding for reprocessing. Enter "Reprocessable" on the top of the return prior to forwarding the return. Refer to Section 3.5 of the Document 6209, for a listing of the different CCCs.
CCC "3" is used to freeze overpayments on IMF returns when the necessary signatures are missing. CCC "3" is also used to prevent credit interest on BMF returns. Incomplete IMF returns should also be coded with CCC "U" to prevent the generation of credit interest.
Edit all BMF tax returns in green. Edit all other returns in red.
When reprocessing a CIS return, edits may be made electronically prior to forwarding to Submission Processing. Refer to IRM 126.96.36.199.5, Processing/Reprocessing CIS Tax Returns.
When reprocessing a BMF return:
Attach a completed Form 13596, Reprocessing Returns. See Exhibit 21.5.2-2, Preparing Form 13596, Reprocessing Returns, for additional editing information.
If a return has never been processed (e.g., has not posted to another year or TIN), attach a Form 1725, Routing Slip, or other local routing slip, and forward the return as received to Submission Processing. Ensure the IRS received date is entered on the return. If a Correspondence Imaging System (CIS) image is used and the return is signed, use the stamp edit tool on CIS and notate, "CIS IMAGE - Do not correspond for signature" on the return. Submission Processing will correspond for any missing information on these returns. Refer to IRM 126.96.36.199.5, Processing/Reprocessing CIS Tax Returns, for additional information regarding CIS returns.
If the return was "G" coded, circle out the "G" code
Edit the received date, if necessary. A received date must be present on all reprocessed returns
Circle out the paid preparer information on Form 1041, Form 1065, Form 1120, Form 1120-A, and Form 1120-S if the "No" box is checked; neither box is checked; or both boxes are checked.
Do not circle out the paid preparer information on other Form 1120 series returns.
Line through the DLN
No other edits are required
Forward to Submission Processing
When reprocessing an IMF return:
Attach a completed Form 3893, Re-Entry Document Control, to the front of the document. See Exhibit 21.5.2-1, Preparing Form 3893, Re-Entry Document Control.
Form 3893 can only be used for reprocessing a return with a valid DLN, as outlined in IRM 126.96.36.199.23.3, DLNs Used for Reprocessing Documents. If the DLN is not valid, complete all necessary edits and forward to Submission Processing on a Form 1725, Routing Slip, or local routing slip.
If a return has never been processed (e.g, has not posted to another year or TIN), attach a Form 1725, Routing Slip, or local routing slip, and forward the return as received to Submission Processing. Ensure the IRS received date is entered on the return. Submission Processing will correspond for any missing information on these returns. Refer to IRM 18.104.22.168.5, Processing/Reprocessing CIS Tax Returns, for additional information regarding CIS returns.
Remittance – Circle the RPS money amount, green rocker, or other remittance indicator to indicate a non-remittance return. Transfer the payment to the correct TIN or Tax Period. See IRM 21.5.7, Payment Tracers, and IRM 21.5.8, Credit Transfers, for additional information.
Presidential Election Campaign – Circle out unless you are processing to a different tax period. See IRM 188.8.131.52.12, Presidential Election Campaign Fund (PECF).
Received Date – Edit only if none present on the document.
If ... And ... Then ... The return is received after the due date of the tax period 1. Enter the received date in the center of page one.
2. See IRM 18.104.22.168.2.4, Received Date Determination and IRM 188.8.131.52.13, Determining the Received Date, for received date determination requirements.
Return is timely filed 1. Do not edit the received date.
2. See Note following this table.
A numbered return is to be reprocessed was originally a remittance return Edit the received date as the calendar date of the Julian date in the original DLN. A numbered return is to be reprocessed was originally a non-remittance return Edit the received date
as the calendar date of the Julian date in the original DLN minus 10 days.
NOTE: Do not allow the received date to be earlier than the date the taxpayer signed the return.
When reprocessing a return prior to the due date of the tax period to which it posted, mark the center of page one with the corrected received date. Also correct the Return Processable Date (RPD) if additional information is secured from the taxpayer. See IRM 126.96.36.199.2.4, Received Date Determination, for more information.
Tax Period – Circle any incorrect tax period. You must always edit the tax period on prior year returns. If the return is for the current year and the tax period is incorrect, edit the tax period. Enter the tax period using a YYYYMM format to the right of the preprinted tax year.
Name, Address, and TIN – Circle any incorrect taxpayer information such as name, address, and/or TIN and enter the correct information above the circle.
Income, Tax, and Credits – Enter the tax information and any credit changes by putting an "X" to the left of the incorrect amounts. The correct amounts are put to the left of the "X" .
Consider previous adjustments to the account when editing the income, tax, and credits. Examples include previous adjustments due to an amended return or math error changes. Adjustments made by Examination will not be edited and must be reprocessed as outlined in IRM 184.108.40.206.23.5, Accounts With Audit Activity.
Preparer and Third Party Designee information – Circle this information on TC 150 returns or when the return posted as a TC 976 because there is already a TC 150.
Do not circle out Third Party Designee information if reprocessing the return to a different tax year or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Third Party Designee information may be needed to discuss tax issues at a later time.
Return Processing Code (RPC) and Computer Condition Codes (CCC) – Normally input by the Returns Analysis Function. Document 6209, IRS Processing Codes and Information, explains the Computer Condition Codes and the Return Processing Codes .
Miscellaneous Edits – Any previously edited items no longer desired can be edited by a circle. Circle (edit out) Computer Condition Code (CCC) "G" .
Edit all returns carefully using red for IMF returns and green for BMF returns.
When reprocessing a return as an original, certain account actions are required.
In order to prevent unpostable code 188, a name line for the year being reprocessed or an earlier name line must be established. If the necessary name line does not already exist, establish the name line through Command Code INCHG by inputting the taxpayer's name, filing status, and the year of the return being reprocessed.
Input a Transaction Code (TC) 971, Action Code (AC) 017, on the tax module where the return will post (receiving tax module). The TC 971, AC 017, indicates that the return for the receiving tax module is being reprocessed from another tax period/TIN (losing tax module) and cross references that account. Refer to IRM 188.8.131.52.8, Transaction Code 971, for additional information.
The transaction date for the TC 971, AC 017, is the received date of the return being reprocessed from the losing tax module. Refer to IRM 18.104.22.168.2.4, Received Date – Determination, for additional information on determining received dates.
If a TC 14X is on the IMF module, or if the BMF module shows current status 02 or 03, input a TC 599, closing code (cc) 18. See IRM 184.108.40.206, Command Code FRM49 , for format and instructions on inputting these transaction codes.
Input the TC 599 with the appropriate closing code for your function, if specified in Document 6209, IRS Processing Codes and Information, under the TDI Closing Codes section. Only one TC 599 is required.
If both TC 599 cc 18 and cc 44 are applicable, use either closing code to indicate receipt of the return.
Check for an extension of time to file (indicated by a TC 460). Verify that it should be removed and reinput to the correct tax module. Remove and reinput the extension using Command Code (CC) REQ77 with TC 460/462 on the gaining and losing modules, respectively. See IRM 2.4.19, Command Codes REQ77, FRM77 and FRM7A, for format and instructions for inputting a TC 460/462.
Input of TC 460 using CC REQ77 could prevent MF from using the 90% and 100% paid checks (depending upon the DLN blocking series used) when determining the FTP Start Date. Analyze the module for FTP penalty considerations and adjust the penalty if necessary.
The estimated tax penalty may need addressing on the losing module. Refer to IRM 20.1.3, Estimated Tax Penalties, for information on calculating the estimated tax penalty.
See IRM 21.4.6, Refund Offset, when a refund offset occurred due to non-tax debt (TC 896 or TC 898 on the module).
See IRM 188.8.131.52.8, Reasons to Reverse DMF/TOP Offset for additional information when there is a TC 896 or TC 898 on the module.
Complete a Form 12810, Account Transfer Request Checklist, to request the assessment be moved from the incorrect module or period to the correct module or period. Include the following information:
Tax Period
Complete Entity Information
Civil Penalty Reference Number (if applicable)
Abstract or Reference Number (if applicable)
MF Transcript of the Account
Transaction Codes
Do not request a complete account transfer if the account includes a transaction code (TC) 606. Refer to IRM 22.214.171.124, Master File Account Transfers-Out, for additional information. When transferring an entire tax module, penalty and interest accruals must be restricted. Penalties and interest must be restricted on any BMF account transfer. Use TC 270, 160, or 180 when restricting penalties and TC 340 when restricting interest.
Input the applicable TC 971 codes on the losing and receiving modules.
Procedures contained in this subsection must be used to move a refund.
If reprocessing a return and moving a previously issued refund, enter Computer Condition Code (CCC) O (use red if an IMF return and use green if a BMF return) in the filing status portion of the return to prevent a second refund.
Beginning January, 2013, a credit transfer should be used instead of Form 12857, Refund Transfer Posting Voucher, to transfer a refund from the incorrect account for IMF and NMF only. This will systematically move the refund without the use of Form 12857. See IRM 21.5.8, Credit Transfers, for additional information.
Use Command Code (CC) ADD48. Input TC 848 to reverse the TC 846 or TC 840, and input TC 849 to debit the account where the refund is being moved. Use the date of the TC 846 or TC 840 for the transaction date for the TC 848 or TC 849. Input TC 570 with the credit transfer if necessary to hold the credit until the second adjustment posts. Input TC 470 if necessary to hold balance due notices until the TC 848 posts. Input TC 971 (action code 030) on both accounts to cross reference the TC 848/849 refund reversal. Use the transaction date of TC 846.
If not initiating a credit transfer to reverse the previously issued refund from the incorrect account or moving accounts on BMF, prepare Form 12857, Refund Transfer Posting Voucher.
The use of an IAT Fill Forms tool is mandatory whenever preparing Form 12857 to reverse the previously issued refund from the incorrect account. If moving a refund as part of the erroneous refund process, you can use the fill form option available within the IAT Erroneous Refund tool.
Form 12857 has two parts:
Part A will list the information relative to the account the refund needs to be posted "To"
Part B will have the information relative to the account where the TC 840/846 is currently posted and being transferred "From"
For assistance in completing Form 12857, please see Austin AM web site for more information Preparing Form 12857
In addition to any other necessary remarks, include the split refund code (SPL-REF-CD on TXMOD) in box 9 of the Form 12857. The split refund code is needed to avoid unpostable code 138.
Form 3809, Miscellaneous Adjustment Voucher and Form 3753, Manual Refund Posting Voucher, can be used in lieu of Form 12857. It is recommended to use Form 12857.
Send Form 12857 to the Accounting function to initiate the manual process of posting the TC 840/841 using Form 3210, Document Transmittal.
For ID Theft cases, please annotate the remarks section of Form 3210 with "ID Theft - please expedite." Please include IDRS prints showing the refund that is being moved and a print showing that the module for the "to" side is established.
For Manual Refund Team Contact Information (Accounting Function), please see IRM 21.4.4-3
Input TC 470 to hold balance due notices until the TC 840/841 post. When the TC 840/841 posts, the account will balance. Input TC 971 (action code 030) on both accounts to cross reference the TC 840/841 refund reversal. Use the transaction date of the TC 846. Maintain an open IDRS control and monitor the account until all resulting transactions post.
Form 12857 is processed manually. The TC 840 and TC 841 may take 6-8 weeks to post to master file.
If an incorrect account number is referenced on TC971/030, please enter a new TC971/030 with the cross reference account number.
You may be unable to secure a copy of a return needed for reprocessing. Available command codes, such as RTVUE/BRTVU or TRDBV, may provide sufficient information to recreate the return. If enough information is available, a "dummy" return can be completed and forwarded to Submission Processing for posting to the correct account.
Do not request the return from files. If the return is available on AMS, you can print and process the return.
If you are in contact with the taxpayer, request a faxed copy of the needed return. This faxed copy may be reprocessed by following the applicable steps outlined below. The return information from the faxed returns does not have to be transferred to a new form.
Prepare the "dummy" return for reprocessing as follows:
Complete a tax return using the available information from the applicable command codes.
Ensure the tax return being completed is the same as the document submitted by the taxpayer – e.g., if the document submitted was a Form 1040EZ, use a Form 1040EZ for creating the "dummy" return. Do not use a Form 1040.
Write the DLN from the document you could not secure across the top right hand corner of the "dummy" return.
Some returns will require a new DLN. See IRM 22.214.171.124.23.3, DLNs Used for Reprocessing Documents, for additional information.
Attach a print of the command code information to the back of the "dummy" return.
On the signature line, indicate "Original signed – Dummy return to post information to the correct TIN/Tax Year – Do not correspond for signature" or something similar.
Once completed, forward the return for reprocessing with the applicable form – Form 3893, Re-Entry Document Control for IMF, or Form 13596, Reprocessing Returns, for BMF. See IRM 18.104.22.168.23Reprocessing Returns/Documents, for additional information.
Return to the taxpayer any original documents (e.g., birth certificates, death certificates, drivers license, Social Security cards, cancelled checks, etc.) upon resolution of the issue, unless the taxpayer indicates returning the document is unnecessary.
Forward source documents (in separate folders labeled by type) to campus files within seven (7) workdays of input.
Mail/route source documents immediately after Quality Review is complete. If the source document will be retained beyond seven (7) workdays for completion of certain ADJ54 transaction cases, input "R" in the remarks field of the input screen. Notify the Files Management Unit immediately of any anticipated shipment delays.
Route all adjustment documents to Files marked Attn.: Files Management Unit. Complete Form 4442, Inquiry Referral, or Form 8485, Assessment Adjustment Case Record. Include the IDRS sequence number in the top right corner before placing the documents in the employee folder.
Prepare separate adjustment folders for each date and type of input. Label the outside of each folder as follows:
IDRS number
Category of source documents
Sequence numbers (e.g., 01 - 14QR)
Release date (e.g., 09/30/12)
Local procedures may impose additional or alternate requirements.
Prepare a separate folder for ADJ54 case actions. Date and sequentially number (legibly and readily available for files to recognize) the Form 8485 or other worksheets used to notate the case and account actions taken. This will help files maintain the integrity of the cases. Place other transactions (e.g., credit transfers) in a separate "Other Documents" folder and ship daily.
Remember to insert your source documents into your folder as soon as you complete the IDRS account adjustment. If you forget to insert a document into the folder, do not destroy the document. Obtain the DLN and send to files to be associated with your case file. If the source document is not included in your folder, the Files Management Unit may contact you requesting the document.
Prepare a Form 3893, Re-Entry Document Control, to reprocess the tax return. Complete all required blocks on Form 3893 as follows:
File Type – Check the appropriate box for IMF or Other (for IRAF).
Block 1 – Leave blank.
Block 2 – Enter the first eleven digits of the document locator number (DLN).
Block 3 – Leave blank.
Block 4 – Document count not to exceed 100.
Block 5 – Leave blank.
Block 6 – Leave blank.
Block 7 – Leave blank.
Block 8 – Leave blank.
Block 9 – Enter only if MFT 05, 06, 15, or 29; otherwise leave blank.
Block 10 – Leave blank.
Block 11 – Check appropriate box.
Block 12 – Enter the 14th digit of the DLN from the source document. If the year digit is not shown, determine the correct year from the DLN color or from other information on the document.
If the Color is ... Then the Year Digit is ... Green 0 or 5 Purple 1 or 6 Red 2 or 7 Black 3 or 8 Blue 4 or 9
Block 13 – Leave blank.
Block 14 – For all documents notate information needed to clarify the reason for processing or to preserve the audit trail.
Block 15 – Always check "Non-remittance" .
Block 16 – Enter digits 12 and 13 of the DLN.
Block 17 – Enter your name or employee number, telephone number, and the current date. Mark the appropriate box for your organization.
Block 18 – Leave blank.
Block 19 – Mark the appropriate box to explain the action taken.
Prepare a Form 13596, Reprocessing Returns, to reprocess a BMF return. Complete all required blocks on Form 13596 as follows:
Employee number and date should be entered in the first two boxes.
Correcting the TIN – Enter the correct TIN, if the TIN shown on the return is incorrect.
Correcting yearly or quarterly returns – Enter the correct period for the return being reprocessed. If correcting a yearly return, use the "YYYYMM" format. If correcting a quarterly return, use "YYYY" format and check the appropriate quarterly box.
Some returns may have a tax period ending prior to the last day of the month. Use the following table to determine the correct tax period for the 52 - 53 week return.
If the tax period ended ... Then ... Less than 7 days before the end of the month that month is the end of the tax period Within the first 4 days of the month the previous month as the end of the tax period
CP 190, Notification that an amended return was received but an original return was not received – box should be checked if reprocessing a TC 976 document as the original return.
Reasonable cause – check the appropriate box if reasonable cause is being allowed.
Remarks – enter any remarks, as needed to help process the return correctly.


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She is survived by her daughters, Charlotte Campbell and husband Leon of Jasper, Rhonda Levan and husband Terry of Graysville and Carol Reeves and husband Ray of Empire; grandsons, Joseph Campbell of Jasper, Jimmy Levan of Jasper, Shaun Reeves of Empire and Bradley Levan of Graysville; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Nellie Johnson and husband, Euford of Homewood, Shirley Henderson of Cleveland Tenn., Brenda Anderton of Birmingham and Janet Barber and husband Jimmy of Dora; father-in-law, Howard Parsons of Bessemer.
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CNHI News Service
MANKATO, Minn. —
The holidays are over, including the one on your paychecks. Chalk that up to the fiscal cliff deal.
About 160 million Americans will take a 2 percent payroll tax hit in 2013 after Congress declined to extend the "payroll tax holiday" in effect the past two years.
As a result, Americans this week are seeing a tax on their paychecks rise from 4.2 percent to 6.2 percent.
Although the increase will pump more money into a debt-wracked government that was losing $120 billion a year with the lower tax rate, economists say the move could strip the economy of $115 billion in disposable income this year as people, particularly in the lower-income brackets, cut back on spending.
The tax increase figures to hit hardest those living check to check who can ill afford the 2 percent setback.
"Obviously, the less you make, the more it's going to hurt," said Alex Swanson, an accountant in Minnesota.
He said the pinch will be sharper for those who haven't received yearly cost-of-living raises that help mitigate effects of the higher tax.
The 2 percent hike means that a person earning $30,000 will receive nearly $600 less this year, someone making $50,000 will receive about $1,000 less, and someone earning $113,000 will take a $2,200 hit.
The payroll tax funds Social Security. The pay-in percentage was lowered a couple of years ago as an economic stimulus measure aimed at freeing up more spending money for Americans.
Many employers have or will take steps to give employees a heads-up prior to the "surprise" in their first 2013 paychecks.
"We've talked to some employees, but not all of them. We've just been waiting to see what would happen," said Lee Masters, accountant for Agristrand, a 48-employee building materials manufacturer in Mankato.
"For people living on tight margins even a small $25-$50 change can have a big effect. It's a serious concern for our community," said Phil Claussen, director of Blue Earth County Human Services in Mankato.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla_ Oklahoma's statewide average price Tuesday for self-serve regular gasoline, $3.28, is the second lowest state average in the nation.
Only South Carolina is lower at $3.26. Oklahoma's high price this year was seen on Feb. 22 when it hit $3.63. The state average has dropped nearly every day since then. Some citywide price averages, notably Tulsa's and Oklahoma City's, continue to fall today. These prices, below, were gathered late Monday night.
The national average price Tuesday for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.52, 15 cents less than one month ago and 34 cents less than one year ago.
After declining for 45 of 51 days, the national average increased for three straight days but fell once again Tuesday by 3/10 of a cent. The national average remains 27 cents below the peak 2013 price to date of $3.79 on Feb. 27. In 2011, the national average for regular gasoline peaked at $3.98 on May 5. In 2012 the price peaked at $3.94 on April 5 and 6.
The primary factors driving retail gas prices lower in recent weeks have been low demand, continued disappointing economic news and lower crude oil prices. This slide in crude oil saw last Wednesday's settlement price for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil, the traditional U.S. benchmark, fall to $86.68 per barrel, which set a new 2013 low. While prices have recovered slightly, they continue to support lower gas prices for motorists. At the close of yesterday's formal trading on the NYMEX, WTI settled up 80 cents at $88.81 per barrel.
While motorists in every state but three (Utah, Idaho and Wyo.) are paying less at the pump than one month ago, those in some Midwestern states have seen prices climb sharply in the last week following supply concerns from heavy rains in the region. Prices in 43 states and Washington D.C. are lower than one week ago, compared to four Great Lakes states, which have seen the average price increase more than a dime per gallon (Ill. 10 cents, Mich. 24 cents, Ohio 28 cents and Ind. 28 cents).
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John Riley is a 23-year radio veteran, musician, comedian, frazzled father of four and host of the Morning Drive on 93.3 The Drive (5:30 am to 9 am Monday through Friday). Named Local Radio Personality of the Year four times by the Illinois Broadcasters Association, Riley is a family-friendly entertainer using music, games, phone calls and his unique perspective to help listeners get their days started on the right foot. Riley is joined by long time market news voice Nancy Flagg. A busy, constantly on-the-run mother of three, Nancy keeps Central Illinois up on the latest news, lifestyle choices and gossip, and tries to keep John in line. Be sure to play along with "Who Are You?" at 6:10, Question Impossible at 7:10 (win $50 cash!), and "The Game" at 8:10!Â
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Long a culturally diverse city, Charleston gave refuge to persecuted French Protestants, Baptists and Jews over the years and earned the nickname the 'Holy City' for its abundance of houses of worship.
Long a culturally diverse city, Charleston gave refuge to persecuted French Protestants, Baptists and Jews over the years and earned the nickname the 'Holy City' for its abundance of houses of worship.
The first shots of the Civil War rang out at Fort Sumter, on a pentagon-shaped island in the harbor. A Confederate stronghold, the fort was shelled to bits by Union forces from 1863 to 1865. A few original guns and fortifications give a feel for the momentous history.
Stretching across the Cooper River like some massive stringed instrument, the 3-mile-long Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge is a triumph of contemporary engineering. Cycling or jogging across the protected no-car lane is one of active Charlestonians' go-to weekend activities. Rent a cruiser at Charleston Bicycle Company .
The massive, excellent aquarium showcases the state's diverse aquatic life, from the otters of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the loggerhead turtles of the Atlantic. The highlight is the 42ft Great Ocean Tank, which teems with sharks and alien-looking puffer fish.
African men, women and children were once auctioned off here, now a museum of South Carolina's shameful past. Text-heavy exhibits illuminate the slave experience; the few artifacts, such as leg shackles, are especially chilling.
Built in 1772, this house belonged to Thomas Heyward Jr, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and contains some lovely examples of Charleston-made mahogany furniture and the city's only preserved historic kitchen.
Houses a decent collection of American and Southern works; the most interesting way to visit is in conjunction with a two-hour walking tour that combines the museum with various artistically significant city sights.
Founded in 1773, this claims to be the country's oldest museum, with exhibits from various periods of Charleston's long and storied history, from prehistoric whale skeletons to slave tags and Civil War weapons.
Built by a Rhode Islander, known in Charleston as 'the king of the Yankees,' the 1808 Federal-style house is noted especially for its spectacular, self-supporting spiral staircase and lush English garden.
Around the corner from White Point Park, a stretch of lower E Bay St known as Rainbow Row is one of the most photographed areas of town for its candy-colored houses.
The three-story house was once the showpiece of a French Huguenot rice planter. Don't miss the tiny neoclassical temple in the garden.
Kids love this dungeon, built in 1771 as a customs house and later used as a prison for pirates. Costumed guides lead tours.


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At the end of this MLB article it says "The Pirates entered Thursday ranked last in the National League in home runs (53), runs scored (272) and team batting average (.237)."
Stats reflect what the team did, but I can't figure out why they can't score more runs. Looknig at MLB team batting stats, I see the following:
-26th in walks (only 4 worse)
-9th in SO (only 8 worse)
-29th in Total Bases
-28th in SLG
-28th in OBA
All of the above shows what they did (or sometimes did not do). But why can't they hit? Is it just due to being so young (see this post)? Is it due to lack of talent? Any ideas?


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Start low, go to a scoop, then to a "steering wheel." Head left along the lip and top-out near NRA is the preferred method I have seen. Another option is to mantle and ascend slab for the top-out. This method has shut down climbers that have ascended NRA to the left though it is listed in the Dr. Topo.
NRA boulder, right of NRA. Downhill and around the smaller boulder pressed up against NRA.
Pads but the landing is less than ideal with a bush and sloping boulder to deal with.


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FearBugs on 08/01/2013
July 26 2013
Crowne Plaza Airport
Bed Bug in rooms on the 5th and 6th floor.
We missed our connecting flight with Westjet. Westjet has sent us at the Crowne Plaza for the night. We found bed bugs in the room. We returned to the frontdesk to get a new room. We found bed bugs in the second bedroom. We went back to sleep on a chair at the airport.
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