Command Codes
DDBCK
Miscellaneous
Critical Annual Tax Law Changes
100

TP called because he forgot his son's first name and the system created a ME. Now that he has his son's complete information and we can adjust his account back to TP figures. We use this CC to update the DUPOL database.

DDBCK

100

This is one reason when we need to use DDBCK.

1. Amended returns when exemptions/dependents and/or certain credits requiring TIN validation (including children/other dependents who have an ITIN) are being allowed/removed

2. Responses (via correspondence, amended return, or by phone) to TIN related math errors

3. Responses to math error 653, 814-816, or 819-824, whether a Form 8862 is attached to a Form 1040X or is filed alone. Refer to IRM 21.6.3.5, Credit Recertification, for more information.

100

You use This CC to initiate a refund trace.

CC CHKCL

100

The due date for filing a 2022 return with a calendar tax year is....

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

200

The mailman was not able to deliver the IRS refund because they kept the dog outside for the whole week and without a leash. We use this command code to release the future S- freeze coming our way. 

CHK64

200

There are no exemptions for 2018-2025. Do we still need to use CC DDBCK when updating spouse information?

Even though there are no exemptions for 2018-2025, when it is necessary to update a spouse, use the EX/DP Indicator on CC DDBCK so that the SSN can be validated.

200

These 2 CCs are used to compute the payoff amount.

INTST

COMPA

200

What is the difference in the standard deduction for a single TP in 2022 compared to the one in 2021.

$12,950 - $12,550 = $400

300

We use this CC to find out who is that third person who entered in this taxes triangle relationship (to research the CAF). 

CFINK

300

DDBCK must be used in what tax years? 

DDBCK must be used on all current processing year and two years prior (the three most recent tax years)

300

What CC do you need to suppress balance due notices?

(CC) STAUP

300

Using this system is mandatory when answering tax law/technical inquiries. 

ITLA


400

We use this CC to check check how many days a return has been in ERS.

ERINV

400

what DDBCK Category code needs to be input when increasing EIC during a phone call?

EICP 

21.6.3.4.2.7.14 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Command Code DDBCK (irs.gov)

400

When a TP is mailing their payment how would you compute their payoff amount?

Compute the payoff to 21 days from the anticipated payment date. 

5.19.1.6.2 Can Full Pay Balance Due Now (Payoff)

400

This credit is changed to be fully non-refundable for 2022.

Child and dependent care.

500

This CC is used to compute the Earned Income Credit on qualifying individual tax returns.

EICMP Definer R 

500

You use to this CC to verify TIN/NAME/DOB and TIN assignment date before using CC DDBCK 

CC INOLES

500

What IRM # would you use when CHKCL must be entered?

21.4.2-1 Command Code (CC) CHKCL Input

500

To help reduce burden for the tax community, the IRS allows taxpayers to use __________ __ _______ __________ on certain paper forms.

electronic or digital signatures.