Processing Refunds
TOP offset
What is a refund offset to pay another non-tax debt called?
UPC 126 RC 0
What is the unpostable code for a TPP contact?
-R
TPP
What is the taxpayer protection program?
Up to 16 weeks
What is the processing time for amended returns (1040-X)?
TC 826
What transaction code indicates a refund was applied to a federal tax debt?
UPTIN
What command code is used to research open and closed unpostables?
P-
What freeze code is set when a refund check is returned?
CHKCL
What command code is used to initiate a refund trace?
IRS2Go
What is the mobile app for checking the status of my refund?
What is the INOLES indicator for a TOP offset?
9 weeks
What is the follow-up time after an UPC 126 RC 0 has been resolved?
What freeze code is set when a refund check is returned as undeliverable?
Reissue refund
What IAT tool is used to reissue a returned refund check?
Direct deposit and mailed check
What are the two methods for disbursing refunds?
CP49
What notice is sent to advise the taxpayer of an offset?
8 weeks
What is the time frame for unpostable conditions to be resolved?
RIVO
What is the department that holds refunds due to questionable wage or withholding claims?
CHK64
What tool is used to reissue a refund?
Up to 14 weeks (or 11 weeks if e-filed); 8 weeks if filed separately?
What is the timeframe for processing injured spouse claims?
TC 898
What transaction code indicates a refund was offset to a non-tax debt?
UPC 151 RC 0
What unpostable occurs when a transaction tries to post to master file when there is no entity present?
-B
What freeze code is set when a claim for refund is expired?
MFT 29
What MFT module is established for Form 5329 for add'l taxes on IRAs?