Correspondence
Decedents
CCC
RPC
Potpurri
100

You should do this at a minimum when sending a 1040 back to a taxpayer - (name at least 3 things).

What is: 

- line thru CAPR

- Circle out received date

- Write Action Trail on lower left corner of 1st page of 1040

- Check for all missing forms/schedules

- Write "Estate of" on decedents

100
THIS ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN CORRESPONDING FOR A DECEASED PERSON - WELL, THEY MIGHT NOT ANSWER, BUT THIS "PERSON" (ARE THEY A REAL PERSON?) SHOULD.....1041 EDITORS ARE FAMILIAR WITH THIS TERM.

WHAT IS WRITING "ESTATE OF" ON 1040 (3531) BY THE DECEASED'S NAME OR CHECKING BOX A ON 6001?

100

CCC IS SHORTENED FORM OF THIS......HOW IS MY LAPTOP ANYWAY?

WHAT IS COMPUTER CONDITION CODE?

100

This code is used to gather info on paper filed returns (generally completed using a commercial service to prepare the returns)....its sometimes really hard to locate the source.

WHAT IS V?

100

You should use this when we have corresponded with a taxpayer once....or twice and they have not provided the information requested

What is CCC "U"?

200

This is input on a decedent return when sending the form back for signature - don't forget to do this Travis!

What is write in the caption line, beside the decedent's name "Estate of"?

200

THE THREE SOURCES USED TO EDIT TITLE (in the AIL) OF A COURT APPOINTED OR PERSONAL REP, IN ORDER.

WHAT IS 

1 - COURT CERTIFICATE

2 - FORM 1310

3 - SIGNATURE AREA?


200

WHEN YOU HAVE AN CCC "L OR W" -  THE TAXPAYER MAY BE ENTITLED TO A REFUND, BUT ISN'T ABLE TO SIGN THEIR NAME - WELL, IT MAY BE REALLY DIFFICULT TO DO.

WHAT IS A DECEDENT RETURN?

200

This code is used to tell computer that taxpayer doesn't qualify for EIC and forces the number to zero. Amish and Mennonite, as well as notary claims also qualify.

What's "B"?

200

If a taxpayer included a Schedule 1 with an amount of $502 on line 3 and no other information in the file, at a minimum what should we be doing?

What is prepare either a form 3531 (if no signature) or 6001 and request Schedule C and Schedule SE ("may be liable" - Letter V)?
300

Do this when you have to request more than 3 Forms or 3 Schedules on a 6001.

What is use a "fill in (36)"on the back page?

300

This edit should be made after a person's last name....unless they are married and have the same last name.....(Bonus points if you know exactly where the edit mark should go)

WHAT IS WHERE "DECD" SHOULD BE LOCATED?

300

You may use this code when you have refund and you only have one document as proof of the withholding.....especially if it is handwritten or Form 4832, altered, etc.

What is CCC 8?

300

Code H

What code is used when taxpayer has more than $500 in charitable donations and uses Form 8283?  

300

These helpful items are found at the end of the job aid .- Deb just talked about these - name 3 

What are: 

- decedent guide

- received date flow chart

- prior year conversion

- attachment editing?

400

This is "the Darrell" (not dropping his keys) - remember to circle the correct item!

What is the "/"?

400

WHEN DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE NOT NEEDED ON A DECEDENT RETURN

WHAT IS: 

> FS 2 returns when surviving spouse has signed

> Refund/credit elect of less than $100

> Credit elect where taxpayer died in year after tax year being processed

> Currently, tax returns from 2020 (statutory limits)

400

Name one of two codes edited to stop letters being sent to taxpayers - don't you love seeing nothing entered on page 2 of the 1040? Or, when form 2210 is sent, requesting a waiver?

WHAT IS :

> "B" - suppression of CP 51-IRS calculated your tax

> "P" - suppresses computer letter Estimated Tax Underpayment Penalty.  

400

This is edited when taxpayer is not liable for self employment tax....let's see its not M, N, O, P......

What is "S"?

400

You may go to this resource if you need a blank form and you can't find it elsewhere......think of it as our own files and you can find a link on the main IRS page.

What is the "Published Products Catalog"?

500

This action code is Ericka's - - or you dial this number when you need to know stuff. (like local social services, healthcare, financial counseling)

What is "211"?

500

Name 3 things needing to be edited on a decedent return - two start with letter "D"; the is another word for something that hurts you.....(old English)


WHAT IS

> Date of Death

> DECD or "deceased"

> AIL (if refund/uncomputed- requested if non refund)

> CCC (IF REFUND)

500

This code is used when both taxpayers died during the tax period....like during COVID.

What is CCC A?

500

When a prior year has been cleared by Statutes (or is older than 3 years old and due a refund, this code is edited....?

What is "K"?

500

Name a hobby that both Deb and Darrell share.

What is dutch oven cooking?