IRM ME ABOUT IT
SHOW ME THE MONEY
DECIPHER THIS
AND THE RESULTS ARE
AND YOU ARE?
100

This  Freeze is set when a TC 150 has not posted to the account and one of the following transaction codes posts to the account:

  • TC 971 AC 010, 012, 013, 014, or 015 - Indicates the amended return was forwarded for processing; the action code indicates where the amended return was forwarded for processing.
  • TC 976 - Indicates a duplicate return was received
  • TC 977 - Indicates a subsequent return was received
  • IRM 21.4.1.4.1.2, Return Found/Not Processed

What is IRM 21.5.6.4.10, -E Freeze

100

 TC 806

WHAT IS Credit for Withheld Taxes and Excess FICA Credits the tax module for the amount of withholding taxes and excess FICA claimed on a Form 1040 or 1041 (198712 & later) return. May also be generated by appropriate line adjustment on an Examination or DP Tax Adjustment.  

100

WHAT CC SHOWS OUTGOING LETTERS

WHAT IS TXMODA,ENMOD,IMFOLT

100

You owe who?

What is debt indicator

100

I AM THE COMPUTER TRACKING SYSTEM TO CATEGORIZE AND RESOLVE TAX RETURNS BY THE REJECT UNIT AT THE PROCESSING CENTER

What is ERS IRM 21.4.1.4.1.2.4 

200

When an IRS function determines a return is suspicious, they sometimes take action to prevent it from posting to (blank) by creating a module under (blank).

What is IRM 21.4.1.4.1.2, Return Found/Not Processed MFT 32.To address the return on MFT 32:

  1. Determine if the issue is resolved

    • Generally, if there is a return in MFT 32 and there is a posted tax return (TC 150) on MFT 30, the issue is considered resolved. Usually this means we flagged the suspicious return (MFT 32) and the taxpayer was able to provide/verify their valid return (MFT 30).
    • If there is a return in MFT 32 and no processed return on MFT 30, do not consider the issue resolved. Probe the taxpayer to determine if they filed the return in MFT 32. If the return being held under MFT 32 was filed by the valid taxpayer, it needs to be moved back to MFT 30 for processing.
  2. If the issue is unresolved and the taxpayer's return needs to be moved back out of MFT 32 for processing, review the table under Search Me 5.1.1.2.1.1, MFT 32 Actions, to determine which function should reverse the MFT 32 determination.
200

TC 740

What is Undelivered Refund Check Redeposited

  • Do not use CC CHK64 or update the address or by any other means if there are unresolved TPP indicators on any module on the account. TPP issues must be resolved first. Follow Non-TPP assistor procedures in IRM 25.25.6.6.

  • If RIVO has changed the address on a suspected ID theft case to the service center address, do not change the address without researching the account and verifying the account belongs to the taxpayer. If the information is the taxpayer's, follow the procedures in IRM 21.4.1.4.5(1)(c).

  • Check IDRS to make sure the S- freeze is not already being released. If any of these conditions are present, do not input a CHK64 or CC ENREQ to release the S- freeze. The refund is already being reissued.


    • Check TXMOD for the Activity Code "REISSUECHK" in the CONTROL BASE AND HISTORY SECTION. 

    • Check ENMOD for a pending TC 018 (CC CHK64 was input) or a pending address change.

  • The original refund was a manual refund (TC 840).


    • If a manual refund is still required, complete an in-house Form 4442 to request a manual refund.

      Exception: If taxpayer is in bankruptcy, advise him/her to call the CIO at 1-800-973-0424 or transfer to 1618. 

    • If a manual refund is no longer required, input CC CHK64.

  • The original refund was a TC 846 input with a Bypass Indicator (Injured Spouse) to prevent offset. These cases should be referred to Injured Spouse at 1035 with a Transfer PIN. IRM 21.4.6.5.2(8)

  • The taxpayer is deceased and there is no Computer Condition Code (CCC) L or W on TXMOD or RTVUE on the applicable year. See IRM 21.6.6.2.20.2 for more information.

  • If the address provided is a temporary address, a manual refund is required. Prepare Form 4442/e-4442, Inquiry Referral, and route it to the Campus AM paper function within your directorate. Be sure to provide the temporary address on the referral. IRM 21.5.6.4.38(2)

  • If there are any conditions on the account where the IRM would otherwise not allow you to update an address, then do not update the address through CC CHK64. You can still input CC CHK64 if the address is not changing, but if an address change is needed, the TP will need to file Form 8822.

  • After 7 years from the issue date of the check the limited payability statute runs out. TC 388 will be posted to the module to zero it out. Unless some extenuating circumstance existed that prevented the TP and/or an authorized representative from claiming the check within those 7 years, the money is gone. Inform the taxpayer of this verbally or by letter 2218C. IRM 21.4.3.5.6

    Exception: If the TP does have extenuating circumstances, advise them to present their case in writing by mailing or faxing the Refund Inquiry Unit that last issued the refund.

  • If there is an S- freeze and a TC 388 on the account and the payment is less than 7 years old, see IRM 21.4.3.5.6.

  • Do not reissue a refund if any part of the refund held with an S- Freeze is EIP 1, EIP 2, EIP3 (if over a year old), or Advance CTC. These credits must be adjusted off the account. In the case of the EIPs, the taxpayer may be eligible for RRC instead. In the case of Advance CTC, the returned amount will be added back into the remaining payments still to be sent. See Economic Impact Payments and IRM 21.3.1.6.24.

 

 

200

3911

 What is Refund Trace/ Lost or Stolen refund

200

THE RETURN IS POSTED AND THE REFUND IS BEING HELD AND THE ACCOUNT CONTAINS A TC 971 AC 129

What is TPP 25.25.6.6.4

 


200

971 522

971 Action Code: 522

General -Identity Theft Documentation Received - also for TC 972 (reversal) 

The taxpayer alleges identity theft, but has not yet provided supporting documentation.

ID Theft documentation provided.

The IRS suspects identity theft and the case is not yet resolved..

300

CAUTION: When you determine that the person with whom you are speaking is being coached with the answers to the disclosure probes, you must verify if the caller is the taxpayer or someone else calling on the taxpayer’s behalf. Once you have determined that the caller is not the taxpayer, you must complete the required disclosure probes with the taxpayer and then secure verbal consent from the taxpayer to discuss the matter with the third party

What is IRM 21.1.3.2.3(2)  Required Taxpayer Authentication

300
  • Advise the taxpayer to allow 6 weeks for processing from the date it was closed. If the module has a TC 150, advise taxpayer to allow 9 weeks.

What is IRM 21.5.5.3.3, IRM 21.5.5.3.4 CLOSED UNPOSTABLE.

300

971-850

 WHAT IS  FLIP TO PAPER CHECK

300

If the TP was the unintended recipient of a direct deposit, and their IRS account does not reflect a TC 840/846 for the amount received,

what is erroneous refund advise the TP on returning an erroneous direct deposit. IRM 21.4.5.12 

  • Ensure the payment did come from the IRS.

  •  Advise taxpayer to write "void" in the endorsement area on the back of the check.

    If the refund was cashed or received by direct deposit, submit a personal check, money order, cashier's check, etc.

  •  Advise taxpayer to mail the check with a letter of explanation to the issuing campus RI Unit. The issuing campus location is on the front, at the bottom of the check, and displays all or the first six letters of the campus. See Refund Inquiry Unit Addresses for the appropriate address.

    If the check is a Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL) or a Refund Anticipation Check (RAC), advise the taxpayer to send the check to the address where they would file a paper return, along with an explanation of why they are returning it. Campus Support will take the appropriate action to route the check to RIVO. Enter a narrative in AMS with the advice to the taxpayer and the reason for it.

  •  Advise the taxpayer not to write on the front of the check.

300

WHEN I HAVE TO VERIFY 

  • Name (or Name Control) using CC DDBKD or CC INOLES

  •  Date of Birth using CC DDBKD

What is FIRST TIME FILER IRM 21.1.3.2.3 

400

This freeze code  is a refund hold typically set by a TC 570 when there is an additional tax liability pending.

 What is IRM 21.5.6.4.35, -R Freeze 

. Examples of what can cause a refund hold to be placed on an account:

  • Return Integrity & Verification Operation (RIVO) selected the refund for review,
  • Information from the return was missing (a form was not attached, signature was missing, etc.)
  • A payment was received after the account was full paid

An Injured Spouse or Innocent Spouse claim is received

400

"I know we are in this together, but its' his/her problem not mine!!!"

What is Injured Spouse/Innocent Spouse

400

TC 898

WHAT IS BFS TOP OFFSET

400

RRC refunds that are returned undeliverable can lose their status as an RRC refund and may _______ when re-released.  

what is offset of RRC Reference: IRM 21.4.6 

400

I have the same rights to receive information, but there are essential elements you must check first?

What is a P.O.A 2848/8821

500
  1. The  timeframe has elapsed  
  2. OR the taxpayer furnishes additional information
  3. TC 976/977 has posted to the module
  4. An adjustment has not been made
  5. There is an open control to an employee. 
  6. TC 976/977 has posted to the module
  7. An adjustment has not been made
  8. There is an open control to a clerical function or a team number

What is IRM 21.5.6.4.2, -A Freeze

  1. Research to determine if the taxpayer was previously provided a 30 day timeframe for response.

    • If no, continue to step 2
    • If yes, stop here. Provide the remaining timeframe (if applicable). If the timeframe elapsed, refer to the last row of this table.
  2. Initiate contact with the employee:

    • If the open control is for a CIS case, add the information to the CIS case as a Case Note (CN)
    • If the case is not in CIS, prepare an open control referral to the employee
  3. Advise taxpayer to allow 30 days for a response.
  4. Advise the taxpayer about the WMAR application per IRM 21.4.1.4(8).
  5. Research to determine if the taxpayer was previously provided a 30 day timeframe for response.

    • If no, continue to step 2
    • If yes, stop here. Provide the remaining timeframe (if applicable). If the timeframe elapsed, refer to the last row of this table.
  6. DO NOT initiate contact with a clerical team
  7. Apologize for the delay in processing the information
  8. Advise taxpayer to allow an additional 30 days for processing
  9. Advise the taxpayer about the WMAR application per IRM 21.4.1.4(8).
500

TC 841

What is Undelivered Refund Check Redeposited 

500

WHATS THE ACRONYM FOR COMPLETE ACCOUNT RESEARCH

WHAT IS TIRES

TXMOD

IMFOLT

RTVUE

ENMOD

SUMMARY

500

THE MODULE CONTAINS 

  • TC 971 AC 140, or AC 122
  • TC 971 AC 128 with MISC field "AQCPTC191" or "AQCPTC195"
  • Open control to IDRS number "1487877777" with an activity field of "AQC6X" or "AQC6XATAO"

What is IRM 21.5.6.4.36, R- Freeze AQC

500
  • The signer of the return (parent/guardian should be identified in entity)

Who is a Minor IRM 11.3.2.4.10