IRMS
Accrued vs Assessed Interest
Terms & Definitions
Freeze Codes
Underpayment Interests TCs
100

This IRM provides procedures to follow based on the freeze code set on the account.

What is IRM 21.5.6.4 Freeze Code Procedures?

100

Interest postings cannot be seen in IDRS. True or False?

What is False?

100

This is the most common type of interest charged on an underpayment and is computed without restriction. Generally, it is computer-generated.

What is Normal Interest?

100

Identifies a taxpayer in a disaster area.

What is -O Freeze code?

100

Computer generated interest abatement

What is TC 197?

200

This IRM explains the difference between the two types of interest.

What is IRM 20.2.1.4 Normal and Restricted Interest?

200

What TC input will post unrestricted failure to pay (FTP) penalty accruals?

What is TC 290 or TC 300 for zero and Priority Code 5?

IRM 20.2.5.2.2(4)

200

The amount of interest that is computed only on the principal amount owed.

What is Simple Interest?

200

Identifies restricted underpayment interest in a tax module.

What -I Freeze?

200

Computer generated interest abatement by Exam

What is TC 337?

300

This IRM establishes the two different types of interest. 

What is IRM 20.2.1.3 Types of Interest?

300

Interest accrues on a liability until it is fully paid. True or False?

What is True?

300

Constant recalculation of the principal amount and any applicable interest. Interest accrues by the day and is added to the principal amount.

What is Compound Interest?

300

The module may contain an interest and/or penalty suspension due to combat zone condition

What is -C Freeze?

300

Manually abated Restricted Interest

What is TC 341?

400

This IRM explains the process of assessing interest that is accrued. 

What is IRM 20.2.5.2.2 Assessment of Interest Accruals?

400

What TC input will not update interest accruals?

What is TC 342 for zero ($.00) without Priority Code 5?

IRM 20.2.5.2.2(1, note)

400

This is interest that involves different start and stop dates or different interest rates.

What is Restricted Interest?

400

Identifies restricted overpayment interest in a tax module.

What is I- Freeze?

400

The most commonly seen interest transaction code. 

What is TC 196?

500

This IRM contains all procedures to follow for interest inquiries. 

What is IRM 20.2 Interest?

500

What TC input will post any accrual of interest?

What is TC 290 for zero and Priority Code 5?

IRM 20.2.5.2.2(3)

500

This is the equalization of the rate differential between overpayment and underpayment interest when both rates have been applied during the same interest period(s). “Annual Netting” or “Within-Module Netting” are the terms used to describe the occurrence of _______ within a single module.

What is Interest Netting?

500

Identifies an Offer In Compromise which restricts or blocks systemic generation of both underpayment and overpayment interest.

What is -Y Freeze?

500

Manually computed interest assessment on modules transferred in from the Retention Register.

What is TC 190?