| IRM provision | Revision | Used on |
|---|
| IRM 1.25.1, Exhibit 1.25.1-1, How to Make a Referral to the Office of Professional Responsibility | 06-01-2010 | Office of Professional Responsibility |
| IRM 1.25.1.4, Referral to the Office of Professional Responsibility | 06-01-2010 | Office of Professional Responsibility |
| IRM 3.11.3 Exhibit 3.11.3-16, Form 6001 (Letter 12C) Correspondence Action Sheet | 10-24-2025 | Letter 12C (return incomplete) |
| IRM 3.11.3.5.2.2, Correspondence When Not Sending Return Back to the Taxpayer | 01-23-2025 | Letter 12C (return incomplete) |
| IRM 3.11.3.5.3.2, No Reply/Incomplete Reply/Undeliverable Correspondence | 01-01-2026 | Letter 12C (return incomplete) |
| IRM 3.11.6.15.1.1.11, General Welfare and Disaster Relief Payments | 04-08-2024 | CP2057: possible missing income |
| IRM 3.12.3.35, No Reply to Correspondence | 01-01-2026 | Letter 12C (return incomplete) |
| IRM 3.12.37.6.4.1.2, Input of Correspondence | 01-01-2026 | Letter 12C (return incomplete) |
| IRM 3.12.37.6.4.2, Correspondence Suspense File | 01-01-2027 | Letter 12C (return incomplete) |
| IRM 3.13.2.4.8, Form 8822-B, Change of Address or Responsible Party - Business | 06-30-2025 | EIN responsible party changes |
| IRM 3.13.2.4.8.2, Form 8822-B - Change of Responsible Party | 06-30-2025 | EIN responsible party changes |
| IRM 3.13.2.4.9, CP 148A and CP 148B, Dual Notice of Address Change | 06-30-2025 | EIN responsible party changes |
| IRM 3.13.2.8.5.1, ERS Action Code 347 - Revenue Procedure 2013-30 | 01-21-2025 | Late S election relief |
| IRM 3.13.2.10.5, Correspondence Referred from Accounts Management/EIN Function | 01-01-2018 | Closing a business |
| IRM 3.13.2.10.7, Going Out of Business, No Longer Liable, or Not Liable | 01-01-2025 | Closing a business |
| IRM 3.13.2.10.8, Resuming Business after Being Inactive or Change from Non-Employing to Employer | 01-01-2018 | Closing a business |
| IRM 3.13.2.21, Form 1128 - Application to Adopt, Change or Retain a Tax Year | 01-01-2026 | Changing a tax year (Form 1128) |
| IRM 3.13.2.21.1, Form 1128 - Processing Location | 01-21-2025 | Changing a tax year (Form 1128) |
| IRM 3.13.2.21.2, Form 1128 - Timeliness | 01-01-2021 | Section 9100 relief, Changing a tax year (Form 1128) |
| IRM 3.13.2.21.3, Form 1128 - Completeness | 01-21-2025 | Changing a tax year (Form 1128) |
| IRM 3.13.2.21.3.4, Form 1128 - Line 1, Type of Applicant | 01-01-2023 | Changing a tax year (Form 1128) |
| IRM 3.13.2.21.3.5, Signature | 01-01-2025 | Changing a tax year (Form 1128) |
| IRM 3.13.2.21.6, Form 1128 - Transaction Codes | 01-01-2024 | Changing a tax year (Form 1128) |
| IRM 3.13.2.21.7, Approval of Form 1128 - Procedures | 01-01-2020 | Changing a tax year (Form 1128) |
| IRM 3.13.2.21.8, Denial of Form 1128 - Transaction Codes | 01-01-2016 | Changing a tax year (Form 1128) |
| IRM 3.13.2.23, Form 2553, Election by a Small Business Corporation, and Related Transactions/CPs | 01-01-2024 | Late S election relief, Form 2553 |
| IRM 3.13.2.23.1, Completeness of Form 2553 | 06-30-2025 | Form 2553 |
| IRM 3.13.2.23.3, Timeliness of an Election | 06-22-2023 | Late S election relief, Form 2553 |
| IRM 3.13.2.23.4, Revenue Procedure 2013-30 | 01-01-2025 | Late S election relief |
| IRM 3.13.2.23.4.1, Replies to Rev. Proc. 2013-30 Correspondence | 02-28-2024 | Late S election relief |
| IRM 3.13.2.23.6, Processing Procedures for Approved Form 2553 | 01-21-2025 | Late S election relief |
| IRM 3.13.2.23.9, Procedures for a Denied Form 2553 | 02-13-2020 | Form 2553 |
| IRM 3.13.2.23.12, Inadvertent Terminations, Late and Invalid Elections | 01-01-2020 | Inadvertent S terminations, Late S election relief |
| IRM 3.13.2.23.13, Re-Election Within Five Years | 01-01-2021 | Inadvertent S terminations |
| IRM 3.13.2.23.14, Correspondence Regarding Form 2553 Issues | 01-01-2021 | Inadvertent S terminations |
| IRM 3.13.2.23.17, Termination of S-Election | 03-08-2023 | Inadvertent S terminations |
| IRM 3.13.2.23.18, Processing the Termination | 01-04-2021 | Inadvertent S terminations |
| IRM 3.13.2.23.19, Transaction Codes for QSSTs and ESBTs | 01-01-2019 | Late QSub, ESBT, QSST elections |
| IRM 3.13.2.23.20, Qualified Subchapter S Trust | 01-01-2024 | Late QSub, ESBT, QSST elections |
| IRM 3.13.2.23.21, Timeliness of a QSST | 01-01-2020 | Late QSub, ESBT, QSST elections |
| IRM 3.13.2.23.22, Electing Small Business Trust (ESBT) | 01-01-2024 | Late QSub, ESBT, QSST elections |
| IRM 3.13.2.23.23, QSST or ESBT Election Conversion | 01-01-2020 | Late QSub, ESBT, QSST elections |
| IRM 3.13.2.24.6, Late Election Relief | 01-01-2025 | Late QSub, ESBT, QSST elections |
| IRM 3.13.2.24.8, QSub Terminations | 01-21-2025 | Late QSub, ESBT, QSST elections |
| IRM 3.13.2.27, Form 8832, Entity Classification Election | 03-06-2019 | Late Form 8832 relief, Form 8832 |
| IRM 3.13.2.27.1, Entities eligible to file Form 8832 | 01-01-2024 | Late Form 8832 relief, Form 8832 |
| IRM 3.13.2.27.2, Form 8832 Default Classification Rules | 01-01-2018 | Late Form 8832 relief, Form 8832 |
| IRM 3.13.2.27.3, Timeliness of Form 8832 | 01-01-2024 | Late Form 8832 relief, Form 8832 |
| IRM 3.13.2.27.4, Completeness | 01-01-2025 | Late Form 8832 relief, Form 8832 |
| IRM 3.13.2.27.6, Relief for a Late Filed Form 8832 | 01-01-2018 | Section 9100 relief, Late Form 8832 relief, Form 2553, Form 8832 |
| IRM 3.13.2.27.7, Ineligible filers | 01-01-2024 | Late Form 8832 relief |
| IRM 3.13.2.27.9, Procedures for a Denied Form 8832 | 03-07-2022 | Form 8832 |
| IRM 3.13.2.27.10, Request to Withdraw Classification Election | 01-01-2024 | Form 8832 |
| IRM 3.13.5.32, Form 56, Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship | 05-22-2025 | Form 56 (fiduciary notice) |
| IRM 3.13.5.32.1, Termination or Substitution of Fiduciary Relationship | 01-01-2021 | Form 56 (fiduciary notice) |
| IRM 3.14.1.3.2, CP Notice Types | 01-01-2026 | CP11 (math error, balance due), CP12 (math error, refund change), CP14 (first balance due), CP22A (adjustment, balance due), CP71 (annual balance reminder) |
| IRM 3.14.1.6.11.17, Innocent Spouse Claim Freeze (L-) | 01-01-2016 | CP71 (annual balance reminder) |
| IRM 3.14.1.6.12, Reviewing Math Error Notices (CP 10 through CP 25) | 10-30-2025 | CP23, CP24, CP25 (estimated payments) |
| IRM 3.14.1.6.12.6.6, CP 23, CP 24, and CP 25 Notice Disposition (with Math Errors) | 10-30-2025 | CP23, CP24, CP25 (estimated payments) |
| IRM 3.14.1.6.13, Reviewing Estimated Tax (ES) Discrepancy Notices | 10-30-2025 | CP23, CP24, CP25 (estimated payments) |
| IRM 3.14.2.6.9, CP 161 (CP 861 Spanish) Balance Due Notice - Non-Math Error | 01-01-2025 | CP161: business balance due, Notice decoder |
| IRM 3.14.2.6.10, CP 162 Series Balance Due - Non-Math Error Notices | 02-05-2024 | CP162 series: 1065/1120-S penalties, Notice decoder |
| IRM 3.14.2.6.10.1, CP 162 Failure to File Electronic Partnership Return | 01-01-2026 | CP162 series: 1065/1120-S penalties |
| IRM 3.17.10.2.1, Timely Processing for Dishonored Checks | 12-04-2023 | Dishonored payment penalty (6657) |
| IRM 3.17.10.2.20, Initial Processing of Form 2287 | 01-01-2013 | Dishonored payment penalty (6657) |
| IRM 3.17.10.2.20.2, Assessing a Dishonored Check Penalty | 12-04-2023 | Dishonored payment penalty (6657) |
| IRM 4.2.1.6, Reopening of Closed Cases | 09-23-2022 | Closing an exam |
| IRM 4.2.5.6, Requests for Open Examination File and Workpapers | 03-16-2022 | Getting the exam file, Third-party contacts |
| IRM 4.8.2.9.2.1, Unagreed Appeals Cases | 04-14-2015 | Appeals and the statute, IRS Independent Office of Appeals |
| IRM 4.8.9.2, Notice of Deficiency Definition | 08-11-2016 | Notice of deficiency, Letter 3219: 90-day letter |
| IRM 4.8.9.3, Criteria for Issuance | 07-09-2013 | Notice of deficiency |
| IRM 4.8.9.4, When Issued | 08-11-2016 | Notice of deficiency |
| IRM 4.8.9.9.2.1, Last Known Address | 01-10-2023 | Notice of deficiency |
| IRM 4.8.9.9.2.2, Clear and Concise Notification | 10-13-2020 | Notice of deficiency |
| IRM 4.8.9.9.2.9, APO/FPO Addresses | 06-19-2015 | Tax Court petition deadline |
| IRM 4.8.9.11.2, Dating Notices | 01-10-2023 | Notice of deficiency |
| IRM 4.8.9.12.2, Power of Attorney | 07-09-2013 | Notice of deficiency |
| IRM 4.8.9.12.3, Records of Mailing | 01-10-2023 | Notice of deficiency, Tax Court petition deadline |
| IRM 4.8.9.12.4, Consequences of an Incorrectly Mailed Notice | 01-10-2023 | Assessment statute (IRC 6501), Notice of deficiency |
| IRM 4.8.9.24.2, Errors Found in Statutory Notices of Deficiency, Examples of Possible Errors | 07-09-2013 | Tax Court petition deadline |
| IRM 4.8.9.24.4, Effect of an Invalid Statutory Notice of Deficiency | 06-19-2015 | Notice of deficiency |
| IRM 4.8.9.25.2.1, Notice of Deficiency Reconsideration Cases | 08-11-2016 | Notice of deficiency |
| IRM 4.8.9.26, Appeals Waiver of Jurisdiction in Notice of Deficiency Cases | 07-09-2013 | Notice of deficiency |
| IRM 4.8.9.27, United States Tax Court Petition Filed | 07-09-2013 | Notice of deficiency |
| IRM 4.8.9.27.1, Petition Mailed to IRS Office | 07-09-2013 | Notice of deficiency |
| IRM 4.8.9.28, Defaulted Notices | 07-09-2013 | Assessment statute (IRC 6501), Notice of deficiency |
| IRM 4.8.9.30, Rescinding Notices of Deficiency | 07-09-2013 | Notice of deficiency, CP3219A: AUR 90-day letter, How to respond to a notice, Letter 3219: 90-day letter |
| IRM 4.8.9.30.6, Agreement to Rescind Notice of Deficiency | 07-09-2013 | Notice of deficiency |
| IRM 4.10.1.2.2.2, Employee Contact Information | 08-24-2017 | Interviews and IRC 7521 |
| IRM 4.10.2.2.1, Statute of Limitations | 09-09-2019 | Assessment statute (IRC 6501) |
| IRM 4.10.2.2.2, 26/27 Month Examination Cycle | 09-09-2019 | How IRS exams work |
| IRM 4.10.2.5.1, Conditions Allowing Survey of Returns After Assignment | 09-09-2019 | Closing an exam |
| IRM 4.10.2.8, Initial Contact: Overview | 11-04-2016 | How IRS exams work |
| IRM 4.10.2.8.1, Making Initial Contact | 09-29-2022 | How to respond to a notice, Letter 2205: field audit begins |
| IRM 4.10.2.8.1.1, Office Examination Initial Contact | 11-04-2016 | How IRS exams work, IDRs and IDR enforcement, Letter 2205: field audit begins |
| IRM 4.10.2.8.1.2, Field Examination Initial Contact | 09-09-2019 | How IRS exams work, IDRs and IDR enforcement, Letter 2205: field audit begins |
| IRM 4.10.2.8.2, Initial Telephone Conversation | 09-29-2022 | Letter 2205: field audit begins |
| IRM 4.10.2.8.3, No Response/No Show Procedures | 08-28-2025 | Letter 2205: field audit begins, Notice decoder |
| IRM 4.10.2.9.1, Scheduling the Initial Appointment with the Taxpayer and/or Representative | 09-09-2019 | Interviews and IRC 7521 |
| IRM 4.10.2.9.2, Place and Time of Examination | 09-29-2022 | How IRS exams work |
| IRM 4.10.2.9.2.1, Place of examination (alternatives) | 02-11-2016 | Letter 2205: field audit begins |
| IRM 4.10.2.10.1, Requesting Information or Documents from the Taxpayer | 09-09-2019 | How IRS exams work, IDRs and IDR enforcement, IDR response cover letter |
| IRM 4.10.2.10.2, Authority to Request Books, Records, and Accountant's Workpapers | 01-17-2012 | IDRs and IDR enforcement, IRS summonses in exams, IDR response cover letter |
| IRM 4.10.2.13, Repetitive Audits | 02-11-2016 | Closing an exam |
| IRM 4.10.3.4, Interviews: Authority and Purpose | 05-03-2023 | Interviews and IRC 7521 |
| IRM 4.10.3.4.1.1, Initial Interviews | 05-03-2023 | Interviews and IRC 7521 |
| IRM 4.10.3.4.1.2, Subsequent Interviews | 05-03-2023 | Interviews and IRC 7521 |
| IRM 4.10.3.4.1.3, Third-Party Interviews | 02-26-2016 | Interviews and IRC 7521 |
| IRM 4.10.3.4.2, Preparation and Planning for Interviewing | 03-01-2003 | Interviews and IRC 7521 |
| IRM 4.10.3.4.3.1, Taxpayer's Representative | 05-03-2023 | Interviews and IRC 7521 |
| IRM 4.10.3.4.4, Where to Conduct Interviews | 05-03-2023 | Interviews and IRC 7521 |
| IRM 4.10.3.4.5.1, Conducting the Interview | 02-26-2016 | Interviews and IRC 7521 |
| IRM 4.10.3.4.5.2, Request for Representation - Suspension of Interview | 02-26-2016 | Interviews and IRC 7521 |
| IRM 4.10.3.4.6, Documenting Interviews | 05-03-2023 | Interviews and IRC 7521 |
| IRM 4.10.3.4.7.1, Taxpayer Requests for Audio Recording | 05-03-2023 | Interviews and IRC 7521 |
| IRM 4.10.3.4.7.2, IRS Initiated Audio Recordings | 05-03-2023 | Interviews and IRC 7521 |
| IRM 4.10.3.4.7.4, Taxpayer Request for IRS Recording or Transcript | 05-03-2023 | Getting the exam file, Interviews and IRC 7521 |
| IRM 4.10.3.4.8, Mutual Commitment Date | 02-26-2016 | How IRS exams work |
| IRM 4.10.3.5.5.2, Other Inspections of the Taxpayer's Residence | 03-01-2003 | Interviews and IRC 7521 |
| IRM 4.10.3.17, Correspondence Examination Procedures | 03-01-2003 | Correspondence exams, How IRS exams work |
| IRM 4.10.5.6.1, Analysis of Information Returns | 06-13-2017 | How IRS exams work |
| IRM 4.10.5.6.3, Backup Withholding | 06-13-2017 | Employment tax exams |
| IRM 4.10.6.4.4.1 to 4.10.6.4.4.3, Timing, Documentation and Abatement Approval | 08-25-2025 | Supervisory approval (6751(b)) |
| IRM 4.10.7.5.1, Closing Phase of the Examination | 09-12-2022 | How IRS exams work, The RAR and Form 4549 |
| IRM 4.10.7.5.5, Unagreed Cases | 09-12-2022 | How IRS exams work |
| IRM 4.10.7.5.6, SB/SE Fast Track Settlement | 03-03-2015 | Fast Track Settlement |
| IRM 4.10.7.5.6.1, Determining Eligibility | 03-03-2015 | Fast Track Settlement |
| IRM 4.10.7.5.6.2, When to Offer FTS | 03-03-2015 | Fast Track Settlement |
| IRM 4.10.7.5.6.3, Application Process | 03-03-2015 | Fast Track Settlement |
| IRM 4.10.7.5.6.4.3, SB/SE's Rejection of a Settlement Proposal | 03-03-2015 | Fast Track Settlement |
| IRM 4.10.7.5.6.4.4, Withdrawal from SB/SE FTS | 03-03-2015 | Fast Track Settlement |
| IRM 4.10.7.5.6.5, FTS Closing Procedures | 03-03-2015 | Fast Track Settlement |
| IRM 4.10.7.5.6.6, Ex Parte Communications | 03-03-2015 | Fast Track Settlement |
| IRM 4.10.8.2.1, Overview of Audit Reports | 09-13-2019 | The RAR and Form 4549 |
| IRM 4.10.8.2.2, Preparation of Audit Reports | 08-28-2025 | Signing Form 870 or 4549, The RAR and Form 4549, Form 870 |
| IRM 4.10.8.2.3, Issuance of Audit Reports | 08-28-2025 | The RAR and Form 4549, Supervisory approval (6751(b)) |
| IRM 4.10.8.2.4.2, Execution and Receipt of Audit Reports and Waivers | 04-10-2023 | Signing Form 870 or 4549, The RAR and Form 4549 |
| IRM 4.10.8.3.1, No-Change (No Adjustments) | 08-28-2025 | Closing an exam |
| IRM 4.10.8.3.2, No-Change with Adjustments Report Not Impacting Other Tax Year(s) | 04-10-2023 | Closing an exam |
| IRM 4.10.8.3.3, No-Change Report with Adjustments Impacting Other Tax Year(s) Filed, Delinquent or Not Due to be Filed | 03-25-2021 | Closing an exam |
| IRM 4.10.8.3.5, Letters Used in No-Change Cases | 04-10-2023 | Closing an exam |
| IRM 4.10.8.4.1.1, Deficiency Cases | 03-25-2021 | Closing an exam |
| IRM 4.10.8.4.5, Closing Letters for Agreed Cases | 08-28-2025 | Signing Form 870 or 4549, Closing an exam |
| IRM 4.10.8.5, Excepted Agreed Cases | 08-28-2025 | Fast Track Settlement, Signing Form 870 or 4549, Closing an exam, Form 870 |
| IRM 4.10.8.6, Partially Agreed Cases | 03-25-2021 | Signing Form 870 or 4549, Closing an exam, Form 870 |
| IRM 4.10.8.6.2.1, Partially Agreed Deficiency Cases - Prior to Request for Appeals Conference | 03-25-2021 | Closing an exam, Form 870 |
| IRM 4.10.8.9, Reports For Cases Reopened By Examination | 06-10-2005 | Closing an exam |
| IRM 4.10.8.10.1, Inviting Claims in Overassessment Cases | 03-25-2021 | Amended returns during an exam, Signing Form 870 or 4549, Form 870 |
| IRM 4.10.8.11, personal holding company waivers | 04-10-2023 | Form 870 |
| IRM 4.10.8.12, Unagreed Case Procedures | 08-28-2025 | How to respond to a notice, Letter 950: field 30-day letter |
| IRM 4.10.8.12.1, 30-Day Letters | 04-10-2023 | Form 872 extensions, How IRS exams work, The RAR and Form 4549, How to respond to a notice, Letter 950: field 30-day letter |
| IRM 4.10.8.12.2, Unagreed Report Forms | 08-28-2025 | The RAR and Form 4549 |
| IRM 4.10.8.12.4, Explanation of Items | 08-28-2025 | The RAR and Form 4549 |
| IRM 4.10.8.12.5, Alternative Positions | 04-10-2023 | The RAR and Form 4549 |
| IRM 4.10.8.12.8, Extension of Time to Respond | 03-25-2021 | IRS Independent Office of Appeals, The RAR and Form 4549, Formal protest letter |
| IRM 4.10.8.12.9.1, Additional Information Received | 04-10-2023 | The RAR and Form 4549, Letter 950: field 30-day letter |
| IRM 4.10.8.12.9.2, Full or Partial Agreement or Remittance | 03-25-2021 | Letter 950: field 30-day letter |
| IRM 4.10.8.12.9.3, Request for Appeals Conference | 08-28-2025 | Small case request, Closing an exam, The RAR and Form 4549, Letter 950: field 30-day letter, Formal protest letter |
| IRM 4.10.8.12.9.3.1, Timely Actions - Request for Appeals Conference | 09-13-2019 | Small case request |
| IRM 4.10.8.12.10, No Response to 30-Day Letter | 04-10-2023 | Closing an exam |
| IRM 4.10.8.13, Corrected Reports | 04-10-2023 | The RAR and Form 4549 |
| IRM 4.10.8.14.3.4, Restricted Interest | 08-28-2025 | The RAR and Form 4549 |
| IRM 4.10.8.14.13, Notice Under IRC Section 6404(g) - Suspension of Interest | 09-13-2019 | The RAR and Form 4549 |
| IRM 4.10.9.2, Workpaper System | 04-22-2024 | Getting the exam file |
| IRM 4.10.9.5, Activity Record | 04-22-2024 | Getting the exam file |
| IRM 4.10.9.8.3, Workpapers: Disclosure | 04-22-2024 | Getting the exam file |
| IRM 4.10.11.2.1, Claims for Refund - General Requirements | 09-04-2020 | Amended returns during an exam |
| IRM 4.10.11.2.1.1, Claims for Refund - Required Form and Content | 09-04-2020 | Amended returns during an exam |
| IRM 4.10.11.2.3, Claims for Refund - Overview of Examiner's Responsibilities | 09-04-2020 | Amended returns during an exam |
| IRM 4.10.11.2.16, Claims for Refund - Post Examination Appeal Rights | 09-29-2022 | Amended returns during an exam |
| IRM 4.10.11.4.1, Audit Reconsiderations - General Requirements | 09-29-2022 | Audit reconsideration |
| IRM 4.10.11.5.1, Assessment Statute Expiration Date (ASED) - Considerations and Examiner's Responsibilities | 09-04-2020 | Amended returns during an exam |
| IRM 4.10.11.5.2, Refund Statute Expiration Date (RSED) - Consideration and Examiner's Responsibilities | 09-29-2022 | Amended returns during an exam |
| IRM 4.10.26.2.1, Net Rate Netting (Flora reference) | 08-27-2012 | Refund claims for paid penalties |
| IRM 4.11.52.2.1 and 4.11.52.2.2, Transferee At Law and In Equity | 05-13-2019 | Transferee liability (IRC 6901) |
| IRM 4.11.52.3, Assessment Statute of Limitations (SOL) | 05-13-2019 | Transferee liability (IRC 6901) |
| IRM 4.11.52.3.1, Consent to Extend the Transferee's SOL | 05-13-2019 | Transferee liability (IRC 6901) |
| IRM 4.11.52.4.2, Documentation Required for Transferee in Equity | 05-13-2019 | Transferee liability (IRC 6901) |
| IRM 4.11.52.5.2, Transferee Case File | 05-13-2019 | Transferee liability (IRC 6901) |
| IRM 4.11.52.5.3, Forms | 05-13-2019 | Transferee liability (IRC 6901) |
| IRM 4.11.55.3.1, Taxpayer's Presence Required | 05-29-2018 | Bypass of a representative |
| IRM 4.11.55.4, By-Pass of a Representative | 04-20-2010 | Bypass of a representative |
| IRM 4.11.55.4.1, Prior to Requesting a By-Pass | 04-20-2010 | Circular 230 duties, Bypass of a representative |
| IRM 4.11.55.4.2, Procedures for By-Passing a Representative | 04-20-2010 | Bypass of a representative |
| IRM 4.11.55.4.3, Use of Summons in Lieu of a By-Pass | 01-15-2005 | Bypass of a representative |
| IRM 4.11.55.5.2.1.2, Situations Which May Warrant a Referral | 04-20-2010 | Office of Professional Responsibility |
| IRM 4.11.55.5.2.2, Referral to the OPR, Procedures | 04-20-2010 | Office of Professional Responsibility |
| IRM 4.12.1.5.4, Statute Considerations | 11-26-2025 | Substitute for return and ASFR |
| IRM 4.12.1.8.4, Substitute for Return | 10-05-2010 | Substitute for return and ASFR |
| IRM 4.12.1.11.2, IRC 6020(b) Certification for a Substitute for Return | 10-05-2010 | Substitute for return and ASFR |
| IRM 4.12.1.25.1 through 4.12.1.25.4, No show/No response on Non-filer cases | 11-26-2025 | Substitute for return and ASFR |
| IRM 4.13.1.2, Overview | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration, Audit reconsideration request |
| IRM 4.13.1.2.1, Criteria for Reconsideration | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration, Audit reconsideration request |
| IRM 4.13.1.3.1, Research/Initial Case Screening | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration, Audit reconsideration request |
| IRM 4.13.1.3.2, Function Responsible and Routing Instructions | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration request |
| IRM 4.13.1.3.3, Role of Contact Employees when a Reconsideration Request is Received | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration, Audit reconsideration request |
| IRM 4.13.1.4, Central Reconsideration Unit (CRU) General Information | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration request |
| IRM 4.13.1.4.3, Special Circumstances | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration |
| IRM 4.13.1.4.5, Cases Previously Closed by the IRS Independent Office of Appeals | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration, Signing Form 870 or 4549, Audit reconsideration request |
| IRM 4.13.1.4.6, Controlling the Case | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration |
| IRM 4.13.1.4.9, First Read Procedures | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration |
| IRM 4.13.1.4.9.1, Requests Not to be Worked | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration, Audit reconsideration request |
| IRM 4.13.1.4.13, Examiner Procedures | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration |
| IRM 4.13.1.4.13.1, No Documentation | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration |
| IRM 4.13.1.4.13.2, Insufficient/Partial Documentation | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration |
| IRM 4.13.1.4.14.3, Closing Procedures - Full Disallowance | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration |
| IRM 4.13.1.4.17, Statute of Limitations | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration |
| IRM 4.13.1.4.18, Appeal Rights | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration |
| IRM 4.13.1.4.18.1, Request for Appeals | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration, Audit reconsideration request |
| IRM 4.13.1.5, Exam SFR Reconsiderations | 12-10-2025 | Audit reconsideration |
| IRM 4.19.2.4.6.6, CP 3219A (Statutory Notice) Responses | 10-28-2024 | CP3219A: AUR 90-day letter |
| IRM 4.19.2.4.6.6.1, Agreed CP 3219A Responses | 09-23-2025 | CP3219A: AUR 90-day letter, How to respond to a notice |
| IRM 4.19.3.1.1, Background | 08-22-2017 | CP2000 (underreporter proposal) |
| IRM 4.19.3.2.1.1, Taxpayer Rights Background and Importance of the Statutory Notice of Deficiency | 10-02-2024 | CP2000 (underreporter proposal), CP3219A: AUR 90-day letter, How to respond to a notice |
| IRM 4.19.3.7, Determination of CP 2501 Issuance | 10-10-2025 | CP2501 (underreporter inquiry) |
| IRM 4.19.3.21.1, CP 2501 | 10-10-2025 | CP2501 (underreporter inquiry) |
| IRM 4.19.3.21.2, CP 2000 | 10-10-2025 | CP2000 (underreporter proposal), CP2501 (underreporter inquiry) |
| IRM 4.19.3.22, No Response/Undeliverables | 09-01-2003 | CP2000 (underreporter proposal) |
| IRM 4.19.3.22.1, No Response BT 84 | 10-10-2025 | CP3219A: AUR 90-day letter, How to respond to a notice |
| IRM 4.19.3.23, Taxpayer Responses | 09-30-2014 | CP2000 response letter |
| IRM 4.19.3.23.1, Taxpayer Responses - Overview | 10-10-2025 | CP2000 response letter |
| IRM 4.19.3.23.1.4, Accuracy-Related Penalties | 11-29-2023 | CP2000 (underreporter proposal), CP2000 response letter |
| IRM 4.19.3.23.1.5, Policy Statement P-21-3 | 10-10-2025 | CP2000 (underreporter proposal) |
| IRM 4.19.3.23.1.8, Independent Office of Appeals | 04-25-2025 | CP2000 response letter |
| IRM 4.19.3.23.1.15, Deposits to Stop the Accrual of Interest - IRC 6603 | 10-02-2024 | CP2000 (underreporter proposal) |
| IRM 4.19.3.23.1.21, Letters From a Third-Party and Authorization From a Valid Power of Attorney (POA) | 10-10-2025 | CP2000 (underreporter proposal), CP2000 response letter |
| IRM 4.19.3.23.1.25, Identity Theft (IDT) Claims - Overview | 10-02-2024 | CP2000 (underreporter proposal) |
| IRM 4.19.3.23.1.25.4, AUR IDT Liaison Responsibilities | 10-10-2025 | CP2000 (underreporter proposal) |
| IRM 4.19.3.23.2.5, Universal Case | 10-10-2025 | CP2000 (underreporter proposal), CP2501 (underreporter inquiry) |
| IRM 4.19.3.23.7, Agreed Responses | 10-10-2025 | CP2000 (underreporter proposal), CP2501 (underreporter inquiry), CP2000 response letter |
| IRM 4.19.3.23.8, Partially Agreed Responses | 10-10-2025 | CP2000 response letter |
| IRM 4.19.3.23.9.3, Extension Requests (Correspondence) | 11-29-2023 | CP2000 (underreporter proposal), CP2501 (underreporter inquiry), CP2000 response letter |
| IRM 4.19.3.23.9.6, Payer Contacts | 10-10-2025 | CP2000 response letter |
| IRM 4.19.3.23.10, Correspondence | 10-10-2025 | CP2000 (underreporter proposal) |
| IRM 4.19.3.23.11, Disagreed Responses | 10-10-2025 | CP2000 (underreporter proposal), CP2000 response letter |
| IRM 4.19.3.26.12, Aging Cases in Batch Type 91 and 92 | 09-01-2005 | CP2000 (underreporter proposal) |
| IRM 4.19.3.27, AUR Reconsideration (RECON) Cases | 01-21-2025 | CP2000 (underreporter proposal) |
| IRM 4.19.13.2.3, Correspondence Examination Letters | 09-16-2024 | Correspondence exams, Notice decoder |
| IRM 4.19.13.2.4, Standard Suspense Periods for Correspondence Examination | 01-23-2026 | Correspondence exams, CP75 series (EITC audit by mail), Letter 3219: 90-day letter, Letter 525: 30-day letter, Letter 566: mail audit begins |
| IRM 4.19.13.4.1, Requesting Amended Returns | 04-06-2022 | Amended returns during an exam |
| IRM 4.19.13.8, Initial Contact | 04-06-2022 | Correspondence exams, Letter 566: mail audit begins |
| IRM 4.19.13.9, Power of Attorney and Other Third-Party Authorizations | 09-16-2024 | Letter 566: mail audit begins |
| IRM 4.19.13.11, Taxpayer Replies | 01-23-2026 | Correspondence exams |
| IRM 4.19.13.11.1, Taxpayer Responses - Prior to Status 24 | 09-16-2024 | Correspondence exams, How to respond to a notice, Letter 525: 30-day letter |
| IRM 4.19.13.11.2, Taxpayer Responses - After Status 24 | 09-16-2024 | Correspondence exams, Letter 3219: 90-day letter, Notice decoder |
| IRM 4.19.13.11.7, Taxpayer Requests Additional Time to Respond | 04-06-2022 | Correspondence exams, How to respond to a notice, Letter 525: 30-day letter, Letter 566: mail audit begins |
| IRM 4.19.13.13, No Response Cases | 09-16-2024 | Correspondence exams, Letter 3219: 90-day letter, Letter 525: 30-day letter, Letter 566: mail audit begins |
| IRM 4.19.13.14, Statutory Notices | 07-30-2020 | Letter 3219: 90-day letter |
| IRM 4.19.13.14.1, RRA 98 Section 3201(d) Joint Notices | 02-09-2018 | Letter 3219: 90-day letter |
| IRM 4.19.13.15, Undeliverable Mail | 04-06-2022 | Correspondence exams |
| IRM 4.19.13.16, Transfer to Area Office | 08-10-2023 | Correspondence exams |
| IRM 4.19.13.17, Appeals - Non-Docketed Cases | 09-16-2024 | Correspondence exams, How to respond to a notice, Letter 3219: 90-day letter, Letter 525: 30-day letter |
| IRM 4.19.13.26, Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) Procedures | 04-06-2022 | Correspondence exams |
| IRM 4.19.13.33, Taxpayer Digital Communications (TDC) - Secure Messaging | 04-06-2022 | Correspondence exams |
| IRM 4.19.13.33.1, Letters Sent for TDC Correspondence Examination | 04-06-2022 | Letter 525: 30-day letter, Letter 566: mail audit begins |
| IRM 4.19.13.34, Taxpayer Digital Communications (TDC) - Text Chat Assistance | 01-23-2026 | Correspondence exams |
| IRM 4.19.14.4, Program Description (project codes and initial contact letters) | 11-21-2025 | CP75 series (EITC audit by mail) |
| IRM 4.19.14.5, RPS Casework Procedures (overview of the CP 75 notice series) | 11-21-2025 | CP75 series (EITC audit by mail) |
| IRM 4.19.14.7.1, 2/10 Year Ban Guidelines for Correspondence Examination Technicians | 11-21-2025 | CP75 series (EITC audit by mail) |
| IRM 4.19.20.1.1, Background | 12-13-2018 | Correspondence exams |
| IRM 4.19.20.2.1, ACE processing | 01-01-2026 | Letter 566: mail audit begins |
| IRM 4.23.3.2, Sources of SB/SE Employment Tax Examinations | 08-26-2025 | Employment tax exams |
| IRM 4.23.3.8.2.2, Scope of an Employment Tax Examination | 08-26-2025 | Employment tax exams |
| IRM 4.23.5.2, IRC 7436 | 08-14-2020 | Employment tax exams |
| IRM 4.23.5.2.2, IRC 7436 Issues | 11-22-2017 | Employment tax exams |
| IRM 4.23.5.3.1, Section 530 Relief | 11-22-2017 | Employment tax exams |
| IRM 4.23.5.3.3, Establishing Section 530 Relief | 11-22-2017 | Employment tax exams |
| IRM 4.23.5.7.1, Control Test | 12-10-2013 | Employment tax exams |
| IRM 4.23.5.7.3, Corporate Officers | 11-22-2017 | S corp reasonable compensation |
| IRM 4.23.5.7.3.1, Corporate Officers and IRC 7436 | 11-22-2017 | S corp reasonable compensation |
| IRM 4.23.5.7.3.2, Officer Compensation Issue Development | 11-22-2017 | S corp reasonable compensation |
| IRM 4.23.6.2, Introduction (CSP) | 02-13-2024 | Employment tax exams |
| IRM 4.23.6.6, Eligible CSP Employment Tax Cases | 12-21-2017 | Employment tax exams |
| IRM 4.23.6.9, CSP & Officer Compensation Procedures | 02-13-2024 | S corp reasonable compensation |
| IRM 4.23.6.14.1, CSP Settlement Offers | 04-22-2014 | Employment tax exams |
| IRM 4.23.6.14.2, CSP Offer Acceptance is Voluntary | 03-01-2003 | Employment tax exams |
| IRM 4.23.6.19, Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP) | 12-21-2017 | Employment tax exams |
| IRM 4.23.8.3.1, Interest-Free Audit Adjustment | 04-17-2024 | Employment tax exams, Signing Form 870 or 4549 |
| IRM 4.23.8.5.1, Reduced Tax Rates Under IRC 3509 | 04-17-2024 | Employment tax exams |
| IRM 4.23.23.3.2.2, Employee Retention Credit Claims and Sick and Family Leave Credit Claims | 04-03-2023 | ERC examinations |
| IRM 4.25.2.5.6, Form 4810 | 10-08-2020 | Estate closing letters, 4810 and 5495 |
| IRM 4.25.2.5.7, Form 5495 | 10-20-2023 | Estate closing letters, 4810 and 5495 |
| IRM 4.25.2.5.10, Closing Letters and Account Transcript Requests | 10-20-2023 | Estate closing letters, 4810 and 5495 |
| IRM 4.25.2.5.10.1, Closing Letter Requests (partly redacted) | 10-20-2023 | Estate closing letters, 4810 and 5495 |
| IRM 4.26.16.3.11, Delinquent FBAR Filing Procedures | 06-24-2021 | Delinquent IIRs and FBARs |
| IRM 4.26.16.3.12, Amending a Filed FBAR | 06-24-2021 | Delinquent IIRs and FBARs |
| IRM 4.31.2.1.1, Background | 04-10-2023 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.2.1.6, Terms/Definitions/Acronyms | 04-10-2023 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.2.2.1, Determine if a Partnership is TEFRA or Non-TEFRA | 04-10-2023 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.2.2.2, Identification of TEFRA Partnerships | 04-10-2023 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.2.2.3, Election to be Covered by the TEFRA Procedures | 04-20-2017 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.2.2.5, Form 1065, Schedule B TEFRA Checkbox | 06-20-2013 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.2.2.6, Determining and Identifying the Number of Partners | 10-01-2010 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.2.2.8, Key Cases Controlled as Both TEFRA and Non-TEFRA | 04-10-2023 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.2.3.1, Initiating Timely Examination of Key Case Returns | 04-10-2023 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.2.3.6, Identification of the Tax Matters Partner (TMP) | 04-20-2017 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.2.3.7, Issuing the NBAP Letter to the Tax Matters Partner | 04-20-2017 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.2.3.7.4, 45 Day Rule | 06-20-2013 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.2.3.11, Securing Agreements from the TMP and the Partners | 04-20-2017 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.2.3.11.1, Consistent Settlement | 04-20-2017 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.2.3.15, Affected Items Requiring Key Case and Investor Level Determinations | 04-10-2023 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.2.5.1, TEFRA Statute of Limitations | 05-31-2005 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.2.5.2, Extension of Statute at the Partnership Level | 04-20-2017 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.2.5.6, Suspension of Statute With Issuance of FPAA | 04-10-2023 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.5.14.1.4.4.8, Asserting the IRC 6699 Penalty | 05-17-2022 | CP162 series: 1065/1120-S penalties |
| IRM 4.31.9.1.2, Authority | 01-24-2024 | BBA audit regime overview |
| IRM 4.31.9.1.6, Terms/Definitions/Acronyms (authorized person) | 05-08-2026 | Partnership representative |
| IRM 4.31.9.1.7, Related Resources | 01-24-2024 | Amended return or AAR |
| IRM 4.31.9.2, General Guidelines | 05-08-2026 | BBA audit regime overview |
| IRM 4.31.9.3, Delinquent Return and Substitute for Return (SFR) | 05-08-2026 | Amended return or AAR, BBA penalties, Electing out of BBA |
| IRM 4.31.9.3.1, Processing a Delinquent Partnership Return | 05-08-2026 | BBA adjustment period (6235) |
| IRM 4.31.9.5, Partnerships in Bankruptcy or Partnerships That Cease to Exist | 01-24-2024 | BBA collection and partner liability |
| IRM 4.31.9.6, BBA Scope, Adjustments at the Partnership Level | 05-08-2026 | BBA audit regime overview |
| IRM 4.31.9.6.1, Non-Chapter 1 Taxes | 10-29-2021 | BBA audit regime overview, BBA adjustment period (6235) |
| IRM 4.31.9.6.9, Auditing Chapters 3 & 4 | 05-08-2026 | Push-out election (Form 8988) |
| IRM 4.31.9.7, Planning the Examination | 05-08-2026 | BBA exam process, BBA adjustment period (6235) |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.2, Mandatory Referral to the BBA Point of Contact (POC) | 05-08-2026 | BBA AAR (Form 8082), Electing out of BBA |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.3, Determine if a Partnership is Subject to the BBA Regime | 05-08-2026 | BBA audit regime overview |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.3.1, Extending BBA Procedures to Other Entities | 05-08-2026 | Amended return or AAR |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.4, Election Out of the BBA, Tax Periods Beginning On or After 1/1/2018 | 05-08-2026 | Electing out of BBA |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.4.1, Determining if an Election Was Made Timely | 05-08-2026 | Electing out of BBA |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.4.2.1, Criterion #1, Partnership May Only Have Certain Types of Partners | 05-08-2026 | Electing out of BBA |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.4.2.2, Criterion #2, Partnerships Required to Furnish 100 or Fewer Schedule K-1s | 05-08-2026 | Electing out of BBA |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.4.3, Determination that an Election Out of the BBA is Invalid | 05-08-2026 | Electing out of BBA |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.5, Revocation of the Election Out | 05-08-2026 | Electing out of BBA |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.6, Partnership Representative (PR) | 05-08-2026 | Form 8082, Form 8979, Partnership representative |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.6.1, Substantial Presence in the United States | 01-24-2024 | Form 8979, Partnership representative |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.6.2, Form 8979 | 05-08-2026 | Form 8979, Partnership representative |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.6.3, Multiple Designations by the Partnership Within the 90-day Period | 05-08-2026 | Form 8979, Partnership representative |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.6.4, Form 8979 and Examiner Responsibilities | 05-08-2026 | Form 8979 |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.6.6, Opportunity for the Partnership to Timely Designate a PR | 05-08-2026 | Partnership representative |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.6.7, No PR Designation in Effect | 05-08-2026 | Partnership representative |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.6.8, IRS's Selection of a PR | 05-08-2026 | Partnership representative |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.7, Administrative Adjustment Request (AAR) and Other Subsequent Filings | 05-08-2026 | Form 8082, BBA AAR (Form 8082), Amended return or AAR |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.7.1, Basic Configurations for AARs | 05-08-2026 | Form 8082, Form 8980, Form 8986, BBA AAR (Form 8082), Forms 8985 and 8986 |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.7.2, AAR Exam Scope | 05-08-2026 | BBA AAR (Form 8082) |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.8, Initiate Taxpayer Contact (Letter 2205-D) | 05-08-2026 | BBA exam process |
| IRM 4.31.9.7.10, Form 2848, Power of Attorney (POA) | 05-08-2026 | Partnership representative |
| IRM 4.31.9.8.1, Notice of Administrative Proceeding (NAP) | 05-08-2026 | BBA exam process |
| IRM 4.31.9.8.1.2, Withdrawal of the NAP | 05-08-2026 | BBA exam process |
| IRM 4.31.9.8.2, Consistency Principle | 05-08-2026 | Amended return or AAR, Tiered partnerships |
| IRM 4.31.9.8.2.2, Math Error Correction | 05-08-2026 | Forms 8985 and 8986, Tiered partnerships |
| IRM 4.31.9.8.2.4, A Partner Files Inconsistently with the Partnership Return and Provides Notice | 05-08-2026 | Amended return or AAR |
| IRM 4.31.9.8.4, Statute of Limitations (SOL) on Making Adjustments | 05-08-2026 | BBA adjustment period (6235) |
| IRM 4.31.9.8.4.1, Overview of IRC 6235(a) | 05-08-2026 | BBA AAR (Form 8082), BBA adjustment period (6235) |
| IRM 4.31.9.8.4.2, When to Extend the IRC 6235(a)(1) Statute | 10-29-2021 | BBA adjustment period (6235) |
| IRM 4.31.9.8.4.3, Form 872-M | 05-08-2026 | BBA adjustment period (6235) |
| IRM 4.31.9.9, Resolving the Examination | 10-29-2021 | BBA exam process |
| IRM 4.31.9.9.2, Partnership Adjustments and Imputed Underpayment (IU) | 05-08-2026 | BBA audit regime overview, Imputed underpayment |
| IRM 4.31.9.9.2.1, Imputed Underpayment (IU) | 05-08-2026 | Imputed underpayment |
| IRM 4.31.9.9.2.2.1 to 4.31.9.9.2.2.5, Groupings, Recharacterization and Zero Adjustments | 10-29-2021 and 05-08-2026 | Imputed underpayment |
| IRM 4.31.9.9.2.3, Second Step in Computing the IU | 05-08-2026 | Imputed underpayment |
| IRM 4.31.9.9.2.4 to 4.31.9.9.2.6, Third to Fifth Steps | 10-29-2021 | Imputed underpayment |
| IRM 4.31.9.9.2.7.1, Special IU Recalculation Rules | 05-08-2026 | Imputed underpayment |
| IRM 4.31.9.9.2.9, Consistent Application of IRS Discretion to Treat an Adjustment as Zero | 05-08-2026 | Imputed underpayment |
| IRM 4.31.9.9.2.10, Partnership Treatment and Allocation of Adjustments that do not Result in an IU | 05-08-2026 | Imputed underpayment, Modification (Form 8980), Push-out election (Form 8988), Tiered partnerships |
| IRM 4.31.9.9.3.2, Form 886-A or Lead Sheets for Imputed Underpayment Amount (IUA) | 05-08-2026 | Imputed underpayment |
| IRM 4.31.9.9.3.3, Penalties and Interest | 05-08-2026 | BBA collection and partner liability, BBA penalties |
| IRM 4.31.9.9.5, Available Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADRs) for BBA Partnerships | 05-08-2026 | BBA exam process |
| IRM 4.31.9.10.1, Summary Report Package | 05-08-2026 | BBA exam process |
| IRM 4.31.9.10.2, 30-day Letter Package | 05-08-2026 | BBA exam process, BBA Appeals and Tax Court |
| IRM 4.31.9.10.3, Notice of Proposed Partnership Adjustment (NOPPA) Package | 05-08-2026 | BBA exam process |
| IRM 4.31.9.11, Case Disposition Procedures | 05-08-2026 | BBA exam process |
| IRM 4.31.9.11.6, BBA Imminent Statute Procedures | 05-08-2026 | BBA adjustment period (6235) |
| IRM 4.31.9.13, Early Elections | 05-08-2026 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 4.31.13.2, Intake Procedures | 08-29-2025 | Modification (Form 8980) |
| IRM 4.31.13.5.1, Statutes of Limitations | 08-29-2025 | BBA collection and partner liability, BBA adjustment period (6235), Forms 8985 and 8986, Modification (Form 8980), Tiered partnerships |
| IRM 4.31.13.6, Critical Deadlines | 08-29-2025 | Form 8988, BBA AAR (Form 8082), BBA audit regime overview, Forms 8985 and 8986, Push-out election (Form 8988) |
| IRM 4.31.13.8, Modification Request Processing, Calculation and Determination Package | 08-29-2025 | Form 8980, Modification (Form 8980) |
| IRM 4.31.13.8.1, Imputed Underpayment Amount (IUA) Calculator | 08-29-2025 | Form 8980 |
| IRM 4.31.13.8.2, Approval or Disapproval of Requested Modification | 08-29-2025 | Form 8980, Modification (Form 8980) |
| IRM 4.31.13.9.3.1, Modification Determination, Appeals Procedures | 08-29-2025 | BBA Appeals and Tax Court, Modification (Form 8980) |
| IRM 4.31.13.9.3.2, FPA Package Post Appeals | 08-29-2025 | BBA Appeals and Tax Court |
| IRM 4.31.13.10, Notice of Final Partnership Adjustment (FPA) | 08-29-2025 | BBA exam process |
| IRM 4.31.13.10.1, Receipt of Form 8981 | 08-29-2025 | Form 8980, Modification (Form 8980) |
| IRM 4.31.13.10.2.1, Preparing Letters 5933 and 5933-A | 08-29-2025 | Push-out election (Form 8988) |
| IRM 4.31.13.11, Pushout Procedures for Form 8988, Form 8985/8986 and Form 8989 | 08-29-2025 | Form 8985, Form 8986, Form 8988, Forms 8985 and 8986, Push-out election (Form 8988), Push-out (8988 / 8986) checklist |
| IRM 4.31.13.11.1, Receipt and Review of Form 8988 | 08-29-2025 | Form 8988, Push-out election (Form 8988), Push-out (8988 / 8986) checklist |
| IRM 4.31.13.11.2, Receipt and Processing of Form 8985 and Form 8986 for AP | 08-29-2025 | Form 8985, Form 8986, Forms 8985 and 8986, Push-out election (Form 8988), Push-out (8988 / 8986) checklist |
| IRM 4.31.13.11.3, Receipt and Review of PTP PO Packages or Form 8985 Indicating IU Payment | 08-29-2025 | Form 8985, Form 8986, Forms 8985 and 8986, Tiered partnerships |
| IRM 4.31.13.11.4, PTP Pushout Completeness Check After EDD | 08-29-2025 | Form 8985, Forms 8985 and 8986, Tiered partnerships |
| IRM 4.31.13.12.4, Disposal Codes | 08-29-2025 | BBA collection and partner liability |
| IRM 4.31.13.12.5, BBA Reason Codes | 08-29-2025 | BBA collection and partner liability |
| IRM 4.31.13.12.6, BBA Technical Assistance Requests (TAR), Form 3870 | 08-29-2025 | Amended return or AAR |
| IRM 4.31.13.13.1, Issuance of Form 15057, Agreement to Rescind Notice of FPA | 08-29-2025 | BBA exam process |
| IRM 4.31.13.13.4, Receipt and Review of Form 8989, Revocation of PO Election | 08-29-2025 | Form 8988, Push-out election (Form 8988) |
| IRM 4.31.13.13.5, IRC 6232(f) Assessments | 08-29-2025 | BBA collection and partner liability |
| IRM 4.31.13.13.8, BBA IRC 6603 Deposits | 08-29-2025 | Push-out election (Form 8988) |
| IRM 4.32.2.12.10.1.1, Penalty Computations (Form 8278 and MFT 13/55) | 06-08-2012 | CP215: civil penalty assessed |
| IRM 4.46.1.2.1, Issue-Based Principles | 12-13-2018 | LB&I examinations |
| IRM 4.46.1.3.2, Establishing Issue-Driven Timelines | 09-29-2026 | LB&I examinations |
| IRM 4.46.3.2.1, LB&I Examination Issue Selection and Collaboration Process (ISCP) | 01-23-2023 | LB&I examinations |
| IRM 4.46.3.4.1, Third-Party Contacts | 01-19-2022 | Third-party contacts |
| IRM 4.46.3.6, Opening Conference/Meeting | 12-18-2018 | LB&I examinations |
| IRM 4.46.3.6.7, Materiality Threshold Discussions | 03-14-2016 | LB&I examinations |
| IRM 4.46.3.7.1.1, The 30-Day Window Expectation | 01-04-2024 | Amended returns during an exam, LB&I examinations |
| IRM 4.46.3.7.2, Guidelines for Reviewing LB&I Claims | 01-04-2024 | LB&I examinations |
| IRM 4.46.3.9, Examination Plan | 08-28-2025 | LB&I examinations |
| IRM 4.46.3.9.1, Elements of an Examination Plan | 08-28-2025 | LB&I examinations |
| IRM 4.46.4.7.1, General IDR Procedures | 09-23-2021 | IDRs and IDR enforcement, IDR response cover letter |
| IRM 4.46.4.7.3, IDR Enforcement Process | 09-06-2023 | IDRs and IDR enforcement, LB&I examinations, IDR response cover letter |
| IRM 4.46.4.11, Written Acknowledgment of the Facts (AOF) | 09-23-2021 | LB&I examinations |
| IRM 4.46.4.11.3, Issue the Draft Form 886-A with a Pro-Forma AOF IDR | 12-13-2018 | IDRs and IDR enforcement |
| IRM 4.46.4.13, Notice of Proposed Adjustment (NOPA) | 12-13-2018 | LB&I examinations |
| IRM 4.46.4.13.1, NOPA Response Date | 12-13-2018 | LB&I examinations |
| IRM 4.46.4.13.3, Taxpayer's Written Response to Unagreed Issues | 12-13-2018 | LB&I examinations |
| IRM 4.46.5.4.2.6, Fast Track Settlement (FTS) | 12-13-2018 | Fast Track Settlement, LB&I examinations |
| IRM 4.46.5.7.1, Types of Examination Reports Based on Agreement | 11-28-2023 | LB&I examinations, Closing an exam |
| IRM 4.46.5.7.3, 30-Day Letter Follow-up | 12-03-2025 | LB&I examinations |
| IRM 4.46.6.7, Examination Reports | 09-23-2025 | The RAR and Form 4549 |
| IRM 4.51.4.5.4.4, Case Accepted for Fast Track and Assigned in Appeals | 02-09-2021 | Fast Track Settlement, LB&I examinations |
| IRM 4.63.3.1.1.2, Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures (Streamlined Procedures) | 04-21-2025 | Streamlined procedures (SDOP/SFOP) |
| IRM 4.63.3.16, Forms for Streamlined Procedures | 04-21-2025 | Streamlined procedures (SDOP/SFOP) |
| IRM 4.63.3.17, Streamlined Procedures | 04-21-2025 | Streamlined procedures (SDOP/SFOP) |
| IRM 4.63.3.17.2.1, Determining ASED for Streamlined Cases | 04-21-2025 | Delinquent IIRs and FBARs, Streamlined procedures (SDOP/SFOP) |
| IRM 4.63.3.17.2.3.1, Inputting Certifications | 04-21-2025 | Streamlined procedures (SDOP/SFOP) |
| IRM 4.63.3.18.1, VDP Requirements | 04-21-2025 | Voluntary Disclosure Practice |
| IRM 4.63.3.18.2, Penalty Framework | 04-21-2025 | Voluntary Disclosure Practice |
| IRM 4.63.3.18.2.1, Penalty Deviation | 04-21-2025 | Voluntary Disclosure Practice |
| IRM 4.63.3.18.3, Disclosure Period | 04-21-2025 | Voluntary Disclosure Practice |
| IRM 4.63.3.18.13.2, Other International Information Returns (IIRs) | 04-21-2025 | Delinquent IIRs and FBARs, Voluntary Disclosure Practice |
| IRM 5.1.1.10.1, Operation of IDRS | 06-11-2026 | The IRS collection process |
| IRM 5.1.1.12.1, Third Party Contacts | 06-11-2026 | Revenue officers |
| IRM 5.1.9.3.1, Notice of Collection Due Process (CDP) Hearing Rights | 10-19-2023 | CDP hearings, Form 12153 (CDP hearing), Letter 3172: lien filed (CDP), LT11 / Letter 1058 (CDP levy notice) |
| IRM 5.1.9.3.2, Request for CDP Hearing Rights | 08-28-2025 | CDP hearings, Form 12153 (CDP hearing), LT11 / Letter 1058 (CDP levy notice), CDP request attachment, Client notice intake form |
| IRM 5.1.9.3.2.1, Timeliness of the CDP Hearing Request | 08-28-2025 | CDP hearings, Equivalent hearings, Form 12153 (CDP hearing), CDP request attachment |
| IRM 5.1.9.3.2.2, Equivalent Hearing (EH) and Timeliness of EH Requests | 10-19-2023 | Equivalent hearings, Form 12153 (CDP hearing), How to respond to a notice, Letter 3172: lien filed (CDP), LT11 / Letter 1058 (CDP levy notice) |
| IRM 5.1.9.3.2.3, Perfection of Hearing Requests | 08-28-2025 | Form 12153 (CDP hearing) |
| IRM 5.1.9.3.3, Processing CDP and EH Requests | 08-28-2025 | CDP hearings, Form 12153 (CDP hearing), LT11 / Letter 1058 (CDP levy notice) |
| IRM 5.1.9.3.5.1, Levy Action during the Period of the CDP or EH | 08-28-2025 | CDP hearings, Equivalent hearings, Form 12153 (CDP hearing) |
| IRM 5.1.9.3.6, Suspension of Collection Statute of Limitations | 02-07-2014 | CDP hearings, Equivalent hearings, Innocent spouse relief, Form 12153 (CDP hearing) |
| IRM 5.1.9.3.9, Appeals Determination | 08-28-2025 | CDP hearings, Equivalent hearings, Form 12153 (CDP hearing) |
| IRM 5.1.9.3.10, Tax Court Appeal | 06-24-2014 | CDP hearings, Form 12153 (CDP hearing) |
| IRM 5.1.9.3.12, Jurisdiction Retained by Appeals | 08-28-2025 | CDP hearings |
| IRM 5.1.9.3.13, Jeopardy Levy, State Income Tax Levy Program (SITLP), and Federal Payment Levy Program (FPLP) | 08-30-2018 | CP504 (notice of intent to levy) |
| IRM 5.1.9.3.14, Disqualified Employment Tax Levy (note identifying the CP 504 as the Status 58 notice) | 08-28-2025 | CP503 (second reminder), CP504 (notice of intent to levy), LT11 / Letter 1058 (CDP levy notice) |
| IRM 5.1.9.3.15, Hearing Requests with Frivolous, Delaying or Impeding Issues | 08-28-2025 | CDP request attachment |
| IRM 5.1.9.4, Collection Appeals Program (CAP) | 08-28-2025 | Collection Appeals Program (CAP), Currently not collectible, Federal tax liens, The IRS collection process, Levies and wage garnishment, Form 9423 (CAP appeal), CAP statement (Form 9423) |
| IRM 5.1.9.4.1, Exclusions from CAP | 08-28-2025 | Collection Appeals Program (CAP), Equivalent hearings, Form 911 (Taxpayer Advocate), Form 9423 (CAP appeal), CAP statement (Form 9423) |
| IRM 5.1.9.4.2, Request for a CAP Appeal | 08-28-2025 | Collection Appeals Program (CAP), Levies and wage garnishment, Form 9423 (CAP appeal), Form 9465 (installment agreement), CAP statement (Form 9423) |
| IRM 5.1.9.4.3, Sending CAP Request to Appeals | 08-28-2025 | Collection Appeals Program (CAP), Form 9423 (CAP appeal), CAP statement (Form 9423) |
| IRM 5.1.9.4.4, CAP Process | 08-28-2025 | Collection Appeals Program (CAP), Equivalent hearings, Form 9423 (CAP appeal), CAP statement (Form 9423) |
| IRM 5.1.10.3, Initial Contact Process | 04-24-2025 | Revenue officers |
| IRM 5.1.10.3.2, Initial Investigative Interview | 04-24-2025 | Collection information statements, The IRS collection process, Revenue officers |
| IRM 5.1.10.7, Taxpayer Rights | 04-24-2025 | Revenue officers |
| IRM 5.1.10.7.1, Rights During Interviews | 04-24-2025 | Revenue officers |
| IRM 5.1.10.7.2, Right to Retain Representation | 04-24-2025 | Revenue officers |
| IRM 5.1.10.7.3, Other Taxpayer Rights | 11-20-2017 | Revenue officers |
| IRM 5.1.11.7.1, enforcement period for delinquent returns (Policy Statement 5-133) | 08-14-2025 | CP259 (business return not filed), CP518 (final notice, no return), CP59 (no return on file), LT16 (please call us) |
| IRM 5.1.12.18, Private Debt Collection Accounts | 11-15-2023 | Private debt collection |
| IRM 5.1.12.18.1, Qualified Tax Collection Contracts | 11-15-2023 | Private debt collection |
| IRM 5.1.12.18.2, Statutory Exclusions to Private Debt Collection Criteria | 04-13-2022 | Private debt collection |
| IRM 5.1.12.18.3, Private Collection Agencies | 08-01-2024 | Private debt collection |
| IRM 5.1.12.18.5, Taxpayer Request to Cease Working with the PCA | 04-13-2022 | Private debt collection |
| IRM 5.1.12.18.6, Revenue Officer Request to Recall Account from the PCA | 04-13-2022 | Private debt collection |
| IRM 5.1.12.18.7, Case Resolution with Related Entity Assigned to a PCA | 04-13-2022 | Private debt collection |
| IRM 5.1.12.26, Form 1127, Application for Extension to Pay Due to Financial Hardship | 09-20-2012 | Form 1127 (extension to pay) |
| IRM 5.1.12.26.1, Processing Form 1127 Applications | 11-15-2023 | Form 1127 (extension to pay) |
| IRM 5.1.12.26.2, Returning Form 1127 as Nonprocessable | 12-20-2017 | Form 1127 (extension to pay) |
| IRM 5.1.12.26.3, Approving or Denying Form 1127 Applications | 12-20-2017 | Form 1127 (extension to pay) |
| IRM 5.1.12.26.4, Processing Approved Form 1127 Applications | 11-15-2023 | Form 1127 (extension to pay) |
| IRM 5.1.15.7.1, Social Security Administration-Combined Annual Wage Reconciliation (SSA-CAWR) | 03-17-2025 | CP215: civil penalty assessed |
| IRM 5.1.19.1.1, Background | 12-18-2023 | Collection statute (CSED) |
| IRM 5.1.19.2, Transaction Codes that Affect the CSED | 04-26-2018 | Transcript analyzer |
| IRM 5.1.19.2.1, Transaction Codes that Carry Their Own CSED | 05-05-2026 | Transcript analyzer |
| IRM 5.1.19.2.2, IDRS Transaction Codes That Suspend Or Extend A CSED | 05-23-2013 | Collection statute (CSED), Transcript analyzer |
| IRM 5.1.19.2.3, TC 550 Waiver Extension Definer Codes | 05-05-2026 | Collection statute (CSED) |
| IRM 5.1.19.3, Case Actions That Can Suspend And/Or Extend A CSED | 05-05-2026 | Collection statute (CSED), Statute date calculator, Transcript analyzer |
| IRM 5.1.19.3.1, Bankruptcy | 05-19-2016 | Collection statute (CSED) |
| IRM 5.1.19.3.1.1, Transaction Codes for Bankruptcy | 12-18-2023 | Transcript analyzer |
| IRM 5.1.19.3.2.2, Suit to Reduce Assessments to Judgment | 05-19-2016 | Collection statute (CSED) |
| IRM 5.1.19.3.3, Collection Due Process (CDP) | 04-26-2018 | Collection statute (CSED), CDP deadline calculator, Statute date calculator |
| IRM 5.1.19.3.4, Offer In Compromise (OIC) | 12-18-2023 | Collection statute (CSED), Partial payment agreements |
| IRM 5.1.19.3.4.1, Transaction Codes for Offer In Compromise | 12-18-2023 | Transcript analyzer, Transcript code decoder |
| IRM 5.1.19.3.5, Installment Agreements | 12-18-2023 | Collection statute (CSED), Partial payment agreements, Statute date calculator |
| IRM 5.1.19.3.5.1, Transaction Codes for Installment Agreements | 05-05-2026 | Collection statute (CSED), Transcript analyzer, Transcript code decoder |
| IRM 5.1.19.3.6, Relief From Joint And Several Liability On Joint Returns/Innocent Spouse | 04-26-2018 | Collection statute (CSED) |
| IRM 5.1.19.3.7, Taxpayer Living Outside the U.S. | 04-26-2018 | Collection statute (CSED) |
| IRM 5.1.19.3.9, Military Deferment | 04-26-2018 | Collection statute (CSED) |
| IRM 5.1.19.3.10, Wrongful Levy (Seizure) | 04-26-2018 | Collection statute (CSED) |
| IRM 5.1.19.3.13, Taxpayer Assistance Order (TAO) | 12-18-2023 | Collection statute (CSED) |
| IRM 5.1.19.4, CSED Payment Application | 11-22-2013 | Collection statute (CSED) |
| IRM 5.1.19.6, Collection Statute Review | 05-05-2026 | Collection statute (CSED) |
| IRM 5.1.23.3, Taxpayer Representation/Authorization | 10-18-2023 | Who can represent |
| IRM 5.1.23.4.2.3, Written Communication to a Taxpayer's Authorized Representative | 12-26-2019 | Bypass of a representative |
| IRM 5.1.23.6, By-Passing a Taxpayer's Authorized Representative | 10-18-2023 | Circular 230 duties, Bypass of a representative |
| IRM 5.1.23.6.1, By-Pass Warning Procedures | 12-26-2019 | Bypass of a representative |
| IRM 5.1.23.6.2, By-Pass Procedures | 12-26-2019 | Bypass of a representative |
| IRM 5.1.23.6.3, Procedures After By-Passing the Authorized Representative | 10-18-2023 | Bypass of a representative |
| IRM 5.1.23.6.3.1, Authorized Representative's Response | 12-26-2019 | Bypass of a representative |
| IRM 5.2.4.14.3, notice and TDA status yield categories | 10-17-2024 | CP14 (first balance due), CP501 (balance due reminder), CP503 (second reminder), CP504 (notice of intent to levy) |
| IRM 5.5.1.7, Fiduciary Authority | 03-18-2020 | Form 56 (fiduciary notice) |
| IRM 5.7.3.4, Basis for Liability Under IRC 6672 | 11-12-2010 | Trust fund recovery penalty |
| IRM 5.7.3.4.1, Establishing Responsibility | 08-06-2015 | Trust fund recovery penalty |
| IRM 5.7.3.4.1.1, Indicators of Responsibility | 04-13-2006 | Trust fund recovery penalty |
| IRM 5.7.3.4.1.2, Non-Owner Employees | 06-06-2025 | Trust fund recovery penalty |
| IRM 5.7.3.4.2, Establishing Willfulness | 07-24-2023 | Trust fund recovery penalty |
| IRM 5.7.3.6, Statutory Assessment Period | 11-12-2010 | Trust fund recovery penalty |
| IRM 5.7.3.7.2, Impact of Letter 1153 on Assessment Statute | 07-24-2023 | Trust fund recovery penalty |
| IRM 5.7.4.2.4, Form 4180 | 03-27-2023 | Trust fund recovery penalty, Letter 1153: proposed TFRP |
| IRM 5.7.4.2.6, Form 2751 signed during the investigation | 07-14-2023 | Letter 1153: proposed TFRP |
| IRM 5.7.4.3, Calculating the TFRP | 07-01-2025 | Trust fund recovery penalty |
| IRM 5.7.4.4, Payments by Responsible Person on Behalf of the Employer | 07-14-2023 | Trust fund recovery penalty |
| IRM 5.7.4.7, Notification of Proposed Assessment (Letter 1153) | 03-27-2023 | Trust fund recovery penalty, Letter 1153: proposed TFRP, Notice decoder |
| IRM 5.7.4.7.1, Increases to TFRP Amount after Letter 1153 Issuance | 03-27-2023 | Letter 1153: proposed TFRP |
| IRM 5.7.4.9, TFRP and Offers in Compromise | 11-12-2015 | Trust fund recovery penalty |
| IRM 5.7.5.4, Verification of Ability to Pay | 12-19-2023 | Trust fund recovery penalty |
| IRM 5.7.5.4.1, Nonassertion Based on Collectibility | 12-19-2023 | Trust fund recovery penalty |
| IRM 5.8.1.2.2, Policy | 05-25-2023 | Offer in compromise |
| IRM 5.8.1.12, Application Fee | 05-25-2023 | Doubt as to liability offers, Offer in compromise |
| IRM 5.8.1.13, deemed acceptance and periodic payment terms | 05-25-2023 | Form 656 |
| IRM 5.8.1.14.2, Receipt of Doubt as to Liability Offers (Other than PLET or TFRP) | 05-25-2023 | Doubt as to liability offers |
| IRM 5.8.1.15.2, Basis for Compromise | 09-02-2025 | Doubt as to liability offers, Offer in compromise |
| IRM 5.8.1.15.4, Payments | 04-20-2021 | Offer in compromise |
| IRM 5.8.1.16, Withholding Collection | 05-25-2023 | Offer in compromise |
| IRM 5.8.2.3, Initial Processing | 06-14-2024 | Offer in compromise |
| IRM 5.8.2.4, Processability | 06-14-2024 | Form 656 |
| IRM 5.8.2.4.1, Determining Processability | 06-14-2024 | Doubt as to liability offers, Offer in compromise, Form 656, Offer in compromise checklist |
| IRM 5.8.2.9, Sorts and Payment Processing | 06-14-2024 | Doubt as to liability offers |
| IRM 5.8.4.2, Effective Tax Administration (ETA) and Doubt as to Collectibility with Special Circumstances (DATCSC) | 04-25-2025 | Effective tax administration offers |
| IRM 5.8.4.3, Doubt as to Collectibility | 04-25-2025 | Offer in compromise, Reasonable collection potential |
| IRM 5.8.4.3.1, Components of Collectibility | 04-30-2015 | Reasonable collection potential |
| IRM 5.8.4.7.1, Offer Submitted Solely to Delay Collection | 04-25-2025 | Doubt as to liability offers, Offer in compromise |
| IRM 5.8.4.21.4, Doubt as to Liability (DATL) | 04-25-2025 | Doubt as to liability offers, Trust fund recovery penalty |
| IRM 5.8.4.21.4.1, Doubt as to Liability Issues during DATC Offer Investigation | 09-24-2020 | Doubt as to liability offers |
| IRM 5.8.5.2, Ability to Pay | 04-08-2024 | Reasonable collection potential |
| IRM 5.8.5.4, Equity in Assets | 09-24-2021 | Reasonable collection potential |
| IRM 5.8.5.4.1, Net Realizable Equity | 04-08-2024 | Reasonable collection potential, OIC RCP calculator |
| IRM 5.8.5.5, Jointly Held Assets | 04-08-2024 | Reasonable collection potential |
| IRM 5.8.5.7, Cash | 04-08-2024 | Reasonable collection potential |
| IRM 5.8.5.10, Retirement or Profit Sharing Plans | 04-08-2024 | Reasonable collection potential |
| IRM 5.8.5.12, Motor Vehicles, Airplanes, and Boats | 09-24-2021 | Reasonable collection potential |
| IRM 5.8.5.13, Real Estate | 04-23-2026 | Reasonable collection potential |
| IRM 5.8.5.15, Income-Producing Assets | 09-24-2021 | Reasonable collection potential |
| IRM 5.8.5.18, Dissipation of Assets | 09-24-2021 | Reasonable collection potential |
| IRM 5.8.5.20, Future Income | 04-08-2024 | Reasonable collection potential |
| IRM 5.8.5.22.1, Necessary Expenses | 10-22-2010 | Reasonable collection potential |
| IRM 5.8.5.23, Conditional Expenses | 09-30-2013 | Reasonable collection potential |
| IRM 5.8.5.24, Shared Expenses | 04-23-2026 | Reasonable collection potential |
| IRM 5.8.5.25, Calculation of Future Income | 09-24-2021 | Reasonable collection potential, OIC RCP calculator |
| IRM 5.8.6.2, Collateral Agreements | 06-25-2021 | Offer in compromise |
| IRM 5.8.6.2.1, Future Income | 10-19-2023 | Offer in compromise |
| IRM 5.8.7.1, Program Scope and Objectives | 06-23-2022 | Form 656 |
| IRM 5.8.7.2, Returns | 12-20-2018 | Offer in compromise, Form 656 |
| IRM 5.8.7.2.1, Not Processable Returns | 06-23-2022 | Form 656 |
| IRM 5.8.7.2.2, Processable Returns | 04-24-2025 | Collection statute (CSED) |
| IRM 5.8.7.7.5, Rejection Appealed | 04-24-2025 | Offer in compromise, Form 656 |
| IRM 5.8.7.10, Alternative Resolutions and Collection Assignment | 06-23-2022 | Offer in compromise |
| IRM 5.8.10.2.1, Offer in Compromise During Bankruptcy | 07-24-2024 | Bankruptcy and tax debts, Offer in compromise |
| IRM 5.8.10.7, Effect of Previous Offers on Collection Statute | 07-20-2020 | Offer in compromise |
| IRM 5.8.10.14, Taxpayer Files both Doubt as to Liability and Doubt as to Collectibility Offers | 03-10-2022 | Doubt as to liability offers, Effective tax administration offers |
| IRM 5.8.11.2, Overview | 04-11-2024 | Effective tax administration offers |
| IRM 5.8.11.3, Legal Basis for Effective Tax Administration OIC | 04-11-2024 | Effective tax administration offers |
| IRM 5.8.11.3.1, Economic Hardship | 04-11-2024 | Effective tax administration offers |
| IRM 5.8.11.3.2, Public Policy or Equity Grounds | 04-11-2024 | Effective tax administration offers |
| IRM 5.8.11.3.2.1, Public Policy or Equity Compelling Factors | 04-11-2024 | Effective tax administration offers |
| IRM 5.8.11.3.3, Compromise Would Not Undermine Compliance With Tax Laws | 09-23-2008 | Effective tax administration offers |
| IRM 5.8.11.4, Initial Processing of Effective Tax Administration Offers | 04-11-2024 | Effective tax administration offers |
| IRM 5.8.11.5.3, Determining an Acceptable OIC Amount - Economic Hardship | 04-11-2024 | Effective tax administration offers |
| IRM 5.8.11.5.3.1, Determining an Acceptable OIC Amount - Equity/Public Policy | 04-11-2024 | Effective tax administration offers |
| IRM 5.8.11.5.3.2, Determining an Acceptable OIC Amount (Fraudulent Acts of a PSP) | 04-11-2024 | Effective tax administration offers |
| IRM 5.9.2.10, The Effect of Bankruptcy on Collection | 06-20-2025 | Bankruptcy and tax debts |
| IRM 5.9.2.10.1, Bankruptcy Discharges and Collection | 06-20-2025 | Bankruptcy and tax debts |
| IRM 5.9.2.10.1.1, Exempt or Excluded Property | 01-13-2023 | Bankruptcy and tax debts |
| IRM 5.9.2.10.1.2, A Valid Tax Return | 01-13-2023 | Bankruptcy and tax debts |
| IRM 5.9.4.3, ASED/CSED | 09-05-2025 | Bankruptcy and tax debts |
| IRM 5.9.4.11, Offers in Compromise and Bankruptcy | 09-05-2025 | Bankruptcy and tax debts |
| IRM 5.9.4.18, Innocent Spouse Requests and Bankruptcy | 09-05-2025 | Bankruptcy and tax debts, Innocent spouse relief |
| IRM 5.9.4.20, Installment Agreements and Bankruptcy | 09-05-2025 | Bankruptcy and tax debts |
| IRM 5.9.17.8, Discharge and Exceptions to Discharge | 09-10-2024 | Bankruptcy and tax debts |
| IRM 5.11.1.2, Notice of Levy vs. Seizure | 07-07-2020 | Levies and wage garnishment |
| IRM 5.11.1.2.1, Appeals | 06-09-2023 | Levies and wage garnishment |
| IRM 5.11.1.3.2, Required Notices | 07-13-2026 | Levies and wage garnishment, CP14 (first balance due), CP501 (balance due reminder), CP503 (second reminder), CP504 (notice of intent to levy), LT11 / Letter 1058 (CDP levy notice) |
| IRM 5.11.1.3.2.1, Additional Assessment | 04-03-2025 | LT11 / Letter 1058 (CDP levy notice) |
| IRM 5.11.1.3.3, Satisfying the Notice Requirements | 07-07-2020 | CP504 (notice of intent to levy), LT11 / Letter 1058 (CDP levy notice) |
| IRM 5.11.1.3.3.1, Recognizing if ACS Issued Notice of Intent to Levy/Notice of a Right to a Hearing | 07-13-2026 | LT11 / Letter 1058 (CDP levy notice) |
| IRM 5.11.1.3.3.2, Recognizing if Automated Levy Programs Issued Notice of Intent to Levy/Notice of a Right to a Hearing | 07-13-2026 | CP504 (notice of intent to levy), CP90 (FPLP levy notice) |
| IRM 5.11.1.3.3.3, Issuing Notice of Intent to Levy/Notice of a Right to a Hearing in Field Collection | 07-13-2026 | LT11 / Letter 1058 (CDP levy notice) |
| IRM 5.11.2.3.1, Legal Basis for Releasing Levies | 12-26-2018 | Bankruptcy and tax debts, Levies and wage garnishment |
| IRM 5.11.2.3.1.4, Economic Hardship | 12-21-2020 | Levies and wage garnishment |
| IRM 5.11.2.3.2.1, Wrongful Levy | 08-01-2025 | Levies and wage garnishment |
| IRM 5.11.2.4.1, Current Authority for Returning Levied Property to the Taxpayer | 12-26-2018 | Levies and wage garnishment |
| IRM 5.11.2.4.2, Factors to Consider Before Returning a Levy Payment to the Taxpayer Due to Procedural Errors | 02-12-2018 | Levies and wage garnishment |
| IRM 5.11.4, Bank Levies (21-day holding period) | 02-15-2018 | Levies and wage garnishment |
| IRM 5.11.5.2, Employer Threatens to Fire Taxpayer Because of a Levy | 07-29-2025 | Levies and wage garnishment |
| IRM 5.11.5.3, Continuous Effect of Levy on Salary and Wages | 12-22-2020 | Levies and wage garnishment |
| IRM 5.11.5.4, Exempt Amount | 07-29-2025 | Levies and wage garnishment |
| IRM 5.11.5.4.1, Claiming the Exempt Amount | 07-29-2025 | Levies and wage garnishment |
| IRM 5.11.7.3.2.2, Exclusions, and Exhibit 5.11.7-3, FPLP Exclusion Criteria | 08-12-2011; transmittal 10-22-2024 | Currently not collectible |
| IRM 5.11.7.3.3.1, Case and Module Selection Process (TC 971 AC 060) | 10-22-2024 | CP90 (FPLP levy notice) |
| IRM 5.11.7.3.3.2, Matching Process (TC 971 AC 062) | 09-23-2016 | CP90 (FPLP levy notice) |
| IRM 5.11.7.3.3.3, FPLP Notice Process (TC 971 AC 069 or AC 169) | 09-23-2016 | CP90 (FPLP levy notice) |
| IRM 5.11.7.3.3.4, Levy Service Process | 09-23-2016 | CP504 (notice of intent to levy), CP90 (FPLP levy notice) |
| IRM 5.11.7.3.3.5, Levy Payment Process (TC 670 DPC 18 or DPC 19) | 07-01-2022 | CP90 (FPLP levy notice) |
| IRM 5.11.7.3.4, FPLP Generated Notice(s) and Appeal Rights | 09-23-2016 | CP90 (FPLP levy notice) |
| IRM 5.12.2.6, NFTL Filing Criteria | 10-14-2013 | Federal tax liens |
| IRM 5.12.3.2, Lien Release (Overview) | 07-15-2015 | Federal tax liens |
| IRM 5.12.3.4.1.1, Self-Releasing Lien | 07-15-2015 | Federal tax liens |
| IRM 5.12.3.5.1, Full Payment in Exchange for Immediate Lien Release | 07-15-2015 | Federal tax liens |
| IRM 5.12.3.5.3, Acceptance of an Offer in Compromise | 07-15-2015 | Federal tax liens, Offer in compromise |
| IRM 5.12.6.3, Collection Due Process for NFTL Filing | 01-19-2018 | Letter 3172: lien filed (CDP) |
| IRM 5.12.6.3.3, Judicial Review of Determination | 10-14-2013 | How to respond to a notice, Letter 3172: lien filed (CDP) |
| IRM 5.12.6.3.4, Suspension of Collection Period of Limitations | 10-14-2013 | Letter 3172: lien filed (CDP) |
| IRM 5.12.6.3.5, The CDP Notice (Letter 3172) | 01-14-2026 | Letter 3172: lien filed (CDP) |
| IRM 5.12.6.3.6, CDP Notice Time Frames | 01-19-2018 | Letter 3172: lien filed (CDP) |
| IRM 5.12.9.2, Withdrawal of the Filed Notice of Federal Tax Lien (Overview) | 09-06-2019 | Bankruptcy and tax debts, Federal tax liens, Form 12277 |
| IRM 5.12.9.2.1, NFTLs and Credit Reports | 09-06-2019 | Federal tax liens |
| IRM 5.12.9.3, Conditions for NFTL Withdrawal | 10-14-2013 | Form 12277, Lien withdrawal request |
| IRM 5.12.9.3.1, Withdrawal for Premature or Inadvertent Filings | 12-07-2015 | Lien withdrawal request |
| IRM 5.12.9.3.2, Withdrawals in Installment Agreement Situations | 09-06-2019 | Federal tax liens, Form 12277, Lien withdrawal request |
| IRM 5.12.9.3.2.1, Special Provisions for Direct Debit Installment Agreements | 09-06-2019 | Federal tax liens, Form 12277, Lien withdrawal request |
| IRM 5.12.9.3.3, Withdrawal Will Facilitate Collection | 09-06-2019 | Form 12277, Lien withdrawal request |
| IRM 5.12.9.3.4, Best Interest Withdrawal Provisions | 09-06-2019 | Form 12277, Lien withdrawal request |
| IRM 5.12.9.4, Taxpayer Requests for Withdrawal | 09-06-2019 | Federal tax liens, Form 12277, Lien withdrawal request |
| IRM 5.12.9.5, Processing Withdrawal Requests | 09-06-2019 | Form 12277, Lien withdrawal request |
| IRM 5.12.9.8, Denying the Withdrawal Request | 09-06-2019 | Federal tax liens, Form 12277, Lien withdrawal request |
| IRM 5.12.9.9, Request for NFTL Withdrawal After Lien Release | 09-06-2019 | Federal tax liens, Form 12277 |
| IRM 5.12.10.2, Certificates Relating to Liens (Overview) | 09-30-2015 | Federal tax liens, Form 14135 |
| IRM 5.12.10.3, Discharge of Property | 09-30-2015 | Form 14135 |
| IRM 5.12.10.3.1, Property Double the Amount of the Liability, IRC 6325(b)(1) | 09-30-2015 | Form 14135 |
| IRM 5.12.10.3.2, Part Payment, IRC 6325(b)(2)(A) | 09-30-2015 | Form 14135 |
| IRM 5.12.10.3.3, No Value, IRC 6325(b)(2)(B) | 09-30-2015 | Federal tax liens, Form 14135 |
| IRM 5.12.10.3.3.1, No Value - Short Sales | 09-30-2015 | Form 14135 |
| IRM 5.12.10.6.2, Facilitating Ultimate Collection - IRC 6325(d)(2) | 09-30-2015 | Federal tax liens |
| IRM 5.14.1.1.1, Background | 07-20-2026 | Installment agreements |
| IRM 5.14.1.2, Installment Agreements (Payment Plans) and Taxpayer Rights | 07-20-2026 | Collection information statements, Installment agreements, Revenue officers, Form 9465 (installment agreement) |
| IRM 5.14.1.3, Identifying Pending, Approved and Rejected Installment Agreement (Payment Plan) Proposals on IDRS | 07-20-2026 | Collection information statements, Installment agreements, Form 9465 (installment agreement) |
| IRM 5.14.1.4, Installment Agreement (Payment Plan) Acceptance and Rejection Determinations | 07-20-2026 | Currently not collectible, Installment agreements, The IRS collection process, Partial payment agreements, Simple payment plans (streamlined), Form 433-A, Form 433-F |
| IRM 5.14.1.4.1, Six-Year Rule and One-Year Rule | 07-20-2026 | Installment agreements, Collection Financial Standards, Form 433-A |
| IRM 5.14.1.4.3, Notice of Federal Tax Lien and Installment Agreements (Payment Plans) | 07-20-2026 | Installment agreements |
| IRM 5.14.1.5, Levy Restrictions and Installment Agreements (Payment Plans) | 07-20-2026 | Installment agreements, The IRS collection process |
| IRM 5.14.2.1, Program Scope and Objectives (PPIA two-year reviews) | 04-26-2019 | Form 433-A |
| IRM 5.14.2.1.1, Background | 04-26-2019 | Partial payment agreements |
| IRM 5.14.2.2, Overview | 04-26-2019 | Partial payment agreements |
| IRM 5.14.2.2.1, Partial Payment Installment Agreement Requirements | 10-18-2023 | Collection information statements, Partial payment agreements, Form 433-A |
| IRM 5.14.2.2.2, Asset Equity and Partial Payment Installment Agreements | 06-05-2025 | Partial payment agreements |
| IRM 5.14.2.2.3, Waiver Procedures for Partial Payment Installment Agreements | 01-01-2016 | Partial payment agreements |
| IRM 5.14.2.2.5, Group Manager Approval of Partial Payment Installment Agreements | 06-05-2025 | Partial payment agreements |
| IRM 5.14.2.2.6, Referrals from Campus | 04-26-2019 | Partial payment agreements |
| IRM 5.14.2.3, Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED): Law, Policy and Procedures | 04-26-2019 | Collection statute (CSED), Partial payment agreements |
| IRM 5.14.2.3.2, CSED Expiration Legal References | 09-19-2014 | Partial payment agreements |
| IRM 5.14.5.1.1, Background | 07-21-2026 | Simple payment plans (streamlined) |
| IRM 5.14.5.1.5, Program Controls | 07-21-2026 | Simple payment plans (streamlined) |
| IRM 5.14.5.2, Simple Payment Plans | 07-21-2026 | Installment agreements, Simple payment plans (streamlined), Form 9465 (installment agreement), Installment agreement checker |
| IRM 5.14.5.3, Guaranteed Installment Agreements | 07-21-2026 | Installment agreements, Simple payment plans (streamlined), Installment agreement checker |
| IRM 5.14.5.4, Simple Payment Plans (Business Trust Fund) | 07-21-2026 | Simple payment plans (streamlined), Installment agreement checker |
| IRM 5.14.5.5, Disposition of Approved Installment Agreement (Payment Plan) Documents | 07-21-2026 | Simple payment plans (streamlined) |
| IRM 5.14.11.3, Reasons for Proposing Termination (Defaulting) of Installment Agreements | 01-01-2015 | CP521 (IA payment reminder), CP523 (IA default notice) |
| IRM 5.14.11.4, Defaults and Terminations: IDRS Monitored Agreements | 01-01-2015 | Collection statute (CSED), Installment agreements, CP523 (IA default notice) |
| IRM 5.14.11.5, Considerations after Default or Termination, Including Reinstatement | 01-01-2015 | CP521 (IA payment reminder), CP523 (IA default notice) |
| IRM 5.14.11.6, Lien Determinations: Defaulted/Terminated Installment Agreements | 01-01-2015 | CP523 (IA default notice) |
| IRM 5.14.11.7, Appeals of Defaulted and Terminated Agreements | 03-14-2022 | Collection statute (CSED), CP523 (IA default notice) |
| IRM 5.15.1.2, Overview and Expectations | 06-29-2026 | Collection information statements, Currently not collectible, Collection Financial Standards, The IRS collection process, Revenue officers, Form 433-A, Form 433-B, Form 433-F |
| IRM 5.15.1.3, Analyzing Financial Information | 06-29-2026 | Collection information statements, Form 433-A, Form 433-B, Form 433-F |
| IRM 5.15.1.4, Verifying Financial Information | 06-29-2026 | Collection information statements, Form 433-A, Form 433-B |
| IRM 5.15.1.5, Shared Expenses | 06-29-2026 | Collection information statements, Form 433-A |
| IRM 5.15.1.6, Internal Sources and Online Research | 06-29-2026 | Collection information statements |
| IRM 5.15.1.7, External Sources | 07-24-2019 | Collection information statements |
| IRM 5.15.1.8, Allowable Expense Overview | 07-24-2019 | Collection information statements, Collection Financial Standards |
| IRM 5.15.1.9, National Standards | 06-29-2026 | Collection Financial Standards |
| IRM 5.15.1.10.1, Housing and Utilities | 11-22-2021 | Collection Financial Standards |
| IRM 5.15.1.10.2, Transportation | 06-29-2026 | Collection Financial Standards |
| IRM 5.15.1.11, Other Expenses | 06-29-2026 | Collection Financial Standards |
| IRM 5.15.1.12, Determining Individual Income | 06-29-2026 | Collection information statements |
| IRM 5.15.1.21, Determining Equity in Assets | 06-29-2026 | Form 433-A |
| IRM 5.15.1.22, Jointly Held Assets | 08-29-2018 | Form 433-A |
| IRM 5.15.1.26.1, Digital assets reporting on collection information statements | 06-29-2026 | Form 433-A, Form 433-B, Form 433-F |
| IRM 5.15.1.28, Retirement or Profit Sharing Plans | 06-29-2026 | Form 433-A |
| IRM 5.16.1, Exhibit 5.16.1-2, Report of Currently Not Collectible Taxes, Part 1 (Reverse) | 03-03-2025 | Currently not collectible |
| IRM 5.16.1.1.2, Authority | 04-13-2021 | Currently not collectible |
| IRM 5.16.1.2, Currently Not Collectible Procedures | 03-03-2025 | Collection information statements, Currently not collectible, Partial payment agreements, Private debt collection |
| IRM 5.16.1.2.9, Hardship | 03-03-2025 | Currently not collectible, Passport certification |
| IRM 5.16.1.5, Managerial Approval | 04-13-2021 | Currently not collectible |
| IRM 5.16.1.6, Mandatory Follow-Up | 03-03-2025 | Currently not collectible |
| IRM 5.17.2.5.2.4, Tenancy by the Entirety | 03-05-2019 | Federal tax liens |
| IRM 5.17.2.5.8, Disclaimers and Renunciations | 01-08-2016 | Federal tax liens |
| IRM 5.17.14.2.1, Transferee Theory | 09-25-2020 | Transferee liability (IRC 6901) |
| IRM 5.17.14.3, Transferee Accountability in General | 10-26-2023 | Transferee liability (IRC 6901) |
| IRM 5.17.14.3.2, Collection from the Transferee is Secondary | 09-25-2020 | Transferee liability (IRC 6901) |
| IRM 5.17.14.3.3, Establishing Transferee Liability | 09-25-2020 | Transferee liability (IRC 6901) |
| IRM 5.17.14.3.3.1, Transferee Liability Directly Imposed on the Transferee (At Law) | 09-25-2020 | Transferee liability (IRC 6901) |
| IRM 5.17.14.3.3.2, Transferee Liability Based on Fraudulent Transfers (In Equity) | 09-25-2020 | Transferee liability (IRC 6901) |
| IRM 5.17.14.3.4, Extent of Transferee Liability | 09-25-2020 | Transferee liability (IRC 6901) |
| IRM 5.17.14.5.2, Assessing Liability Under IRC 6901 | 09-25-2020 | Transferee liability (IRC 6901) |
| IRM 5.17.14.5.2.1, Periods of Limitation and Extensions for Assessment Under IRC 6901 | 09-25-2020 | Transferee liability (IRC 6901) |
| IRM 5.17.14.5.3, Burden of Proof Under IRC 6901 | 09-25-2020 | Transferee liability (IRC 6901) |
| IRM 5.17.14.5.4, Establishing Transferee or Fiduciary Liability by Suit | 09-25-2020 | Transferee liability (IRC 6901) |
| IRM 5.17.14.5.5, Defenses to Transferee or Fiduciary Liability | 09-25-2020 | Transferee liability (IRC 6901) |
| IRM 5.18.1.1.2, Authority | 03-11-2020 | Substitute for return and ASFR |
| IRM 5.18.1.2, Automated Substitute for Return (ASFR) Program Overview | 03-11-2020 | Substitute for return and ASFR, CP2566 (ASFR 30-day proposal), CP3219N (ASFR notice of deficiency) |
| IRM 5.18.1.3.2, ASFR Criteria | 04-06-2016 | Substitute for return and ASFR |
| IRM 5.18.1.3.3, ASFR Prioritization | 09-11-2025 | Substitute for return and ASFR |
| IRM 5.18.1.6.3, Computing Tax Due, Penalties and Interest | 03-11-2020 | Substitute for return and ASFR, CP2566 (ASFR 30-day proposal) |
| IRM 5.18.1.6.5, Letter 2566 (30-Day Letter) | 04-06-2016 | Substitute for return and ASFR, CP2566 (ASFR 30-day proposal) |
| IRM 5.18.1.6.6, Statutory Notice of Deficiency (ASFR 90-Day Letter) | 09-11-2025 | Substitute for return and ASFR, CP2566 (ASFR 30-day proposal), CP3219N (ASFR notice of deficiency) |
| IRM 5.18.1.6.11.2, Status 005 | 10-01-2005 | Substitute for return and ASFR, CP2566 (ASFR 30-day proposal) |
| IRM 5.18.1.6.11.53, Status 104: CLOSED, No Taxpayer Response (Default) | 03-11-2020 | CP3219N (ASFR notice of deficiency) |
| IRM 5.18.1.6.11.54, Status 105: CLOSED, Post 90 day letter, return secured | 03-11-2020 | CP3219N (ASFR notice of deficiency) |
| IRM 5.18.1.9.1.1, Typical Telephone Inquiries | 03-11-2020 | Substitute for return and ASFR, CP3219N (ASFR notice of deficiency) |
| IRM 5.18.1.9.2, Taxpayer Responses, Returns and Correspondence | 06-27-2023 | Substitute for return and ASFR |
| IRM 5.18.1.9.2.1.2, Clerical Procedures for Screening Reconsiderations | 09-11-2025 | Substitute for return and ASFR |
| IRM 5.18.1.9.2.3.14.6, Request to Rescind Statutory Notice of Deficiency | 03-11-2020 | CP3219N (ASFR notice of deficiency) |
| IRM 5.18.1.9.2.3.14.8, Taxpayer Agreed Response (30 or 90 Day) | 06-27-2023 | Substitute for return and ASFR |
| IRM 5.18.1.9.2.3.15, Returns | 06-27-2023 | Substitute for return and ASFR |
| IRM 5.18.1.9.2.3.16.1, Refund Statute Expiration Date (RSED) | 09-11-2025 | Substitute for return and ASFR |
| IRM 5.18.1.9.2.3.16.2, Assessment Statute Expiration Date (ASED) | 04-06-2016 | Substitute for return and ASFR |
| IRM 5.18.1.9.2.3.17, Penalties | 06-27-2023 | Substitute for return and ASFR, CP2566 (ASFR 30-day proposal) |
| IRM 5.19.1.3.2.1, General Transfer and Referral Information (LT11 title) | 05-22-2025 | LT11 / Letter 1058 (CDP levy notice), LT16 (please call us) |
| IRM 5.19.1.5.20.1, Private Debt Collection Overview | 05-01-2023 | Private debt collection |
| IRM 5.19.1.5.20.2.1, Private Debt Collection Account Identification | 12-05-2025 | Private debt collection |
| IRM 5.19.1.5.20.3, Private Debt Collection Criteria | 02-02-2021 | Private debt collection |
| IRM 5.19.1.5.20.3.1, Legislative Exclusions to Private Debt Collection Criteria | 02-02-2021 | Currently not collectible, Private debt collection |
| IRM 5.19.1.5.20.4, ACS and FA Taxpayer Contacts on Private Debt Collection Accounts | 03-03-2025 | Private debt collection |
| IRM 5.19.1.5.20.5, ACSS and CSCO Correspondence on Private Debt Collection Accounts | 07-09-2024 | Private debt collection |
| IRM 5.19.1.5.20.6, Payment Arrangements (PA) Granted by Private Collection Agencies | 11-18-2021 | Private debt collection |
| IRM 5.19.1.6.4, Payment Plan/Installment Agreements (IAs) | 02-03-2026 | CP521 (IA payment reminder) |
| IRM 5.19.1.6.4.6, IA Payment Methods and User Fees (UF) Overview | 05-22-2025 | CP521 (IA payment reminder) |
| IRM 5.19.1.6.4.19, Revision/Reinstatement of IAs | 12-05-2025 | CP521 (IA payment reminder), CP523 (IA default notice) |
| IRM 5.19.2.3, IMF Return Delinquency Case Creation | 02-15-2022 | CP518 (final notice, no return), CP59 (no return on file) |
| IRM 5.19.2.6.1.1, notice status and the CP 518 timeline | 04-23-2021 | CP518 (final notice, no return), CP59 (no return on file) |
| IRM 5.19.2.6.4.3, IMF Automated Substitute for Return Program (ASFR) Referrals | 08-06-2018 | CP2566 (ASFR 30-day proposal), CP518 (final notice, no return), CP59 (no return on file) |
| IRM 5.19.2.6.4.5.4, IMF Taxpayer Liable | 10-07-2025 | CP518 (final notice, no return) |
| IRM 5.19.2.8.4, HINF Taxpayer Contact | 07-26-2023 | CP518 (final notice, no return) |
| IRM 5.19.2.9, Reminder (CP59R) and Soft Notices (CP59SN) | 10-07-2025 | CP59 (no return on file) |
| IRM 5.19.4.3.1, Pre-levy Requirements - E2 Processing | 07-10-2023 | LT11 / Letter 1058 (CDP levy notice), LT16 (please call us) |
| IRM 5.19.4.3.4, Levy Determination - (E3/E4 Processing) | 02-11-2022 | LT16 (please call us) |
| IRM 5.19.7.4.12, Acceptance of a DATL offer | 12-09-2024 | Doubt as to liability offers |
| IRM 5.19.7.10, Refund Recoupments | 12-09-2024 | Offer in compromise |
| IRM 5.19.8.2.1.1, Collection Appeal Rights and the Shared Responsibility Payment | 12-17-2019 | CP503 (second reminder) |
| IRM 5.19.9.3.1, SITLP Selection Criteria | 10-20-2016 | CP504 (notice of intent to levy) |
| IRM 5.19.17.2.4, CNC Unable to Pay - Hardship | 03-15-2023 | Currently not collectible |
| IRM 5.19.22.3.1, BMF Delinquency Case Creation | 07-07-2016 | CP259 (business return not filed), Letter 3164 (third-party contacts) |
| IRM 5.19.22.5.1.1, Accelerate and/or Delay To TDI Status 03 on BMF Accounts | 01-02-2015 | CP259 (business return not filed) |
| IRM 5.19.22.5.3, BMF Return Delinquency Responses and Inquiries | 06-13-2019 | CP259 (business return not filed) |
| IRM 5.19.22.5.3.1, BMF Response with No Returns | 01-02-2015 | CP259 (business return not filed) |
| IRM 5.19.22.5.3.1.3, BMF Taxpayer Liable | 05-09-2025 | CP259 (business return not filed) |
| IRM 5.19.25.2, Passport Certification Overview | 08-12-2020 | Passport certification |
| IRM 5.19.25.3, Seriously Delinquent Tax Debt | 01-24-2024 | Passport certification |
| IRM 5.19.25.4, Statutory Exclusions from Certification | 01-24-2024 | Passport certification |
| IRM 5.19.25.5, Discretionary Exclusions from Certification | 01-24-2024 | Currently not collectible, Passport certification |
| IRM 5.19.25.6, Identification of Levy on Certified Accounts | 08-12-2020 | Passport certification |
| IRM 5.19.25.7, Identification of Certified Seriously Delinquent Tax Debt | 01-24-2024 | Passport certification |
| IRM 5.19.25.8.1, Taxpayer Notification of Subsequent Certified Modules | 08-12-2020 | Passport certification |
| IRM 5.19.25.9, Certification Process | 01-24-2024 | Passport certification |
| IRM 5.19.25.10, Reversal of Certification | 01-24-2024 | Passport certification |
| IRM 5.19.25.10.1, Expedited Decertification | 01-24-2024 | Passport certification |
| IRM 5.19.25.11.1, Requirements and Considerations for Making a Recommendation to Revoke | 01-24-2024 | Passport certification |
| IRM 5.19.25.11.2, Making a Recommendation for Revocation | 01-24-2024 | Passport certification |
| IRM 5.19.25.12, Taxpayer Contacts | 01-24-2024 | Passport certification |
| IRM 5.19.25.13, Appeals Process and Judicial Review of Certification | 08-12-2020 | Passport certification |
| IRM 5.19.27.2, Payment Options | 02-25-2025 | BBA AAR (Form 8082), BBA collection and partner liability |
| IRM 5.19.27.3, Cross referencing BBA payment transcripts | 02-25-2025 | BBA collection and partner liability |
| IRM 5.19.27.3.1, BBA Identification | 02-25-2025 | BBA collection and partner liability |
| IRM 8.1.1.2, Accomplishing the Appeals Mission | 01-09-2024 | IRS Independent Office of Appeals |
| IRM 8.1.1.3.1, Some Exceptions to Appeals Authority | 01-09-2024 | Hazards of litigation settlements, IRS Independent Office of Appeals |
| IRM 8.1.1.4, Examination Cases Under Appeals Jurisdiction | 04-04-2014 | IRS Independent Office of Appeals, Tax Court petitions |
| IRM 8.1.1.4.2, No Immediate Tax Consequence Cases | 01-09-2024 | Formal protest letter |
| IRM 8.1.1.5, Collection Cases under Appeals Jurisdiction | 01-09-2024 | IRS Independent Office of Appeals |
| IRM 8.1.10.1, Program Scope and Objectives | 09-21-2021 | Ex parte rules |
| IRM 8.1.10.1.2, Authority | 09-21-2021 | Ex parte rules |
| IRM 8.1.10.1.4, Program Management and Review | 09-28-2017 | Ex parte rules |
| IRM 8.1.10.1.5, Terms and Definitions | 09-21-2021 | Ex parte rules |
| IRM 8.1.10.2, Communications Not Considered Ex Parte | 06-21-2012 | Ex parte rules |
| IRM 8.2.1.2, Written Protests and Small Case Requests in Protested Cases | 06-01-2021 | Formal protest letter, Small case request, Formal protest letter |
| IRM 8.2.1.4, Receipt of New Assignment by an Appeals Technical Employee (ATE) | 06-01-2021 | Appeals and the statute, Appeals conference, Small case request, Formal protest letter |
| IRM 8.2.1.5, Returning a Case to Examination - ATE | 07-20-2026 | Formal protest letter, IRS Independent Office of Appeals, Small case request, Formal protest letter |
| IRM 8.2.1.7.2, Verification of New Material or Request for Further Development - ATE | 06-01-2021 | Small case request |
| IRM 8.4.1.2, Introduction to Docketed Cases | 08-29-2025 | Tax Court petitions |
| IRM 8.4.1.3, Defining Docketed Cases | 09-13-2019 | Small tax case (S case), Tax Court petitions |
| IRM 8.4.1.3.1, Designations Identifying Types of Docketed Cases | 09-13-2019 | Small tax case (S case) |
| IRM 8.4.1.4, Jurisdiction of the Tax Court | 09-13-2019 | Tax Court petitions |
| IRM 8.4.1.5, Appeals' Authority Over Docketed Cases | 09-13-2019 | Tax Court petitions |
| IRM 8.4.1.9.1, Counsel (or Attorney) of Record in Docketed Cases | 02-16-2022 | IRS Independent Office of Appeals, Tax Court petitions |
| IRM 8.4.1.11, Settlement of Docketed Cases | 08-29-2025 | Tax Court petitions |
| IRM 8.6.1.1.1, Background | 02-27-2025 | IRS Independent Office of Appeals |
| IRM 8.6.1.2, New Receipts and Initial Case Actions | 07-01-2020 | Appeals conference, Formal protest letter, IRS Independent Office of Appeals, Mediation in Appeals, Small case request, Tax Court petitions, Form 12153 (CDP hearing), Form 12203 (Appeals review) |
| IRM 8.6.1.2.1, Taxpayer First Act Access to Case File | 02-27-2025 | IRS Independent Office of Appeals, Getting the exam file, Form 12203 (Appeals review) |
| IRM 8.6.1.2.1.1, Offering Case File Access | 02-27-2025 | Appeals conference, Small case request, Getting the exam file |
| IRM 8.6.1.2.1.2, Providing Case File Access | 02-27-2025 | Getting the exam file |
| IRM 8.6.1.4.3.1, ATE Case Actions for Secure Messaging | 02-27-2025 | Appeals conference, IRS Independent Office of Appeals |
| IRM 8.6.1.4.6, Relief from Separate Notice Requirements | 06-25-2015 | Appeals and the statute |
| IRM 8.6.1.5, Conference Techniques Used by Appeals Technical Employees (ATEs) | 10-01-2016 | Appeals conference |
| IRM 8.6.1.5.1, Conference Practice | 02-27-2025 | Appeals conference, IRS Independent Office of Appeals, Small case request, Form 12203 (Appeals review) |
| IRM 8.6.1.5.1.1, Circuit Riding | 09-25-2019 | Appeals conference |
| IRM 8.6.1.5.2, Change of Appeals Technical Employee (ATE) After Initial Contact | 10-01-2016 | IRS Independent Office of Appeals |
| IRM 8.6.1.5.3, Right of Consultation with Representative | 09-25-2019 | Appeals conference |
| IRM 8.6.1.5.3.2, Taxpayer Consultation with Representative | 09-25-2019 | Appeals conference |
| IRM 8.6.1.5.3.3, Bypass of a Representative | 09-25-2019 | Appeals conference |
| IRM 8.6.1.5.4, Participation in Conferences by IRS Employees | 10-01-2016 | Appeals conference, Ex parte rules |
| IRM 8.6.1.5.5, Video Conferences | 02-27-2025 | Appeals conference, IRS Independent Office of Appeals, Small case request |
| IRM 8.6.1.5.6, Virtual Service Delivery (VSD) | 07-01-2020 | Appeals conference |
| IRM 8.6.1.6, Audio and Stenographic Recording of Conferences | 10-01-2016 | Appeals conference |
| IRM 8.6.1.6.2, Recording Requirements | 09-25-2019 | Appeals conference |
| IRM 8.6.1.7, New Issues and Reopening Closed Issues | 09-25-2019 | IRS Independent Office of Appeals |
| IRM 8.6.1.7.1, Defining a New Issue | 10-01-2016 | Formal protest letter |
| IRM 8.6.1.7.2, General Guidelines | 10-01-2016 | Appeals conference, Formal protest letter, Hazards of litigation settlements, Tax Court petitions, Form 12203 (Appeals review) |
| IRM 8.6.1.7.3, Burden of Proof when Government Raises New Issues | 11-14-2013 | Tax Court petitions |
| IRM 8.6.1.7.4, Taxpayer Raises New Issue | 06-25-2015 | Appeals and the statute, Appeals conference, Formal protest letter |
| IRM 8.6.1.7.5, Taxpayer Provides New Information | 10-01-2016 | Appeals and the statute, Appeals conference, Formal protest letter, IRS Independent Office of Appeals, Small case request, Form 12203 (Appeals review) |
| IRM 8.6.1.7.6, Taxpayer Raises New Theory or Alternative Legal Argument | 10-01-2016 | Appeals conference |
| IRM 8.6.1.7.7, Jurisdiction Released | 10-01-2016 | Appeals conference |
| IRM 8.6.2.6.4.1, Unagreed Issues in the Appeals Case Memo (ACM) | 08-17-2017 | Formal protest letter, Hazards of litigation settlements |
| IRM 8.6.2.6.4.2, Resolved Based on Hazards of Litigation | 10-18-2007 | Hazards of litigation settlements |
| IRM 8.6.4.2, Fair and Impartial Settlements per Appeals Mission | 06-16-2020 | Formal protest letter, Hazards of litigation settlements |
| IRM 8.6.4.2.1, Mutual-Concession Settlements | 10-26-2007 | Hazards of litigation settlements, Signing Form 870 or 4549 |
| IRM 8.6.4.2.2, Split-Issue Settlements | 06-16-2020 | Hazards of litigation settlements |
| IRM 8.6.4.2.3, Specific Dollar Settlements | 06-16-2020 | Hazards of litigation settlements, Small case request, Small tax case (S case) |
| IRM 8.6.4.2.4, Nuisance Value Settlements | 10-26-2007 | Hazards of litigation settlements |
| IRM 8.6.4.2.5, Judicial Attitude Towards Settlement | 06-16-2020 | Hazards of litigation settlements |
| IRM 8.6.4.2.6, Burden of Proof | 06-16-2020 | Hazards of litigation settlements, Small tax case (S case) |
| IRM 8.6.4.2.7, Case Evaluation for Settlement Purposes | 10-26-2007 | Appeals conference, Formal protest letter, Hazards of litigation settlements |
| IRM 8.6.4.2.9, Settlements That Affect Later Taxable Years | 10-26-2007 | Hazards of litigation settlements |
| IRM 8.6.4.2.10, Disagreements with Appeals Determinations | 06-16-2020 | Ex parte rules, Hazards of litigation settlements |
| IRM 8.6.4.4, Agreements Forms Secured in Appeals Cases | 06-16-2020 | Hazards of litigation settlements, Signing Form 870 or 4549 |
| IRM 8.6.4.4.1, Distinction Between General and Special Agreement Forms | 10-26-2007 | Hazards of litigation settlements, IRS Independent Office of Appeals, Signing Form 870 or 4549 |
| IRM 8.6.4.4.2, Use of Agreement Forms 870 and 4549 | 06-16-2020 | Signing Form 870 or 4549 |
| IRM 8.6.4.4.3, Agreement Used When Taxpayer Requests Greater Finality | 10-26-2007 | Signing Form 870 or 4549 |
| IRM 8.6.4.5.1, Modification of Agreement for Partial Agreement | 10-26-2007 | Signing Form 870 or 4549 |
| IRM 8.6.4.6, Closing Agreement Form 866 and Form 906 | 10-15-2005 | Closing an exam |
| IRM 8.7.1.7, Civil Cases Involving Department of Justice | 10-01-2012 | Refund suits and claims |
| IRM 8.7.1.8.1, Refund Suits with No Deficiency in Appeals Cases | 02-24-2017 | Refund suits and claims |
| IRM 8.7.1.8.2, Refund Suits with Disposition of Pending Claims | 02-24-2017 | Refund suits and claims |
| IRM 8.7.1.8.3, Refund Suits with Statutory Notice of Deficiency Issued | 02-24-2017 | Refund suits and claims |
| IRM 8.7.1.8.5, Refund Suits When Petition is Filed with US Tax Court | 02-24-2017 | Refund suits and claims |
| IRM 8.7.7.2, Receipt of Newly Assigned Case | 12-17-2019 | Refund suits and claims |
| IRM 8.7.7.3, Periods of Limitation in Claim and Overpayment Cases | 12-17-2019 | Refund suits and claims |
| IRM 8.7.7.3.2, Securing Statute Consents in Claim and Overassessment Cases | 10-16-2014 | Appeals and the statute |
| IRM 8.7.7.3.3, Form 907, Agreement to Extend the Time to Bring Suit | 12-17-2019 | Appeals and the statute, Refund suits and claims |
| IRM 8.7.7.4, New Issue Raised by Taxpayer in Appeals for Refund Claim Case | 12-17-2019 | Formal protest letter, Refund suits and claims |
| IRM 8.7.7.5, Closing Refund Claim Cases (No Additional Tax) | 12-17-2019 | Refund suits and claims |
| IRM 8.7.7.5.1, Reaching Agreement for Liability Issues | 12-17-2019 | Refund suits and claims |
| IRM 8.7.7.5.3.2, Unagreed Deficiency Cases With Overassessment Year(s) | 12-17-2019 | Refund suits and claims |
| IRM 8.7.7.7, Form 2297, Waiver of Statutory Notification of Claim Disallowance | 12-17-2019 | Refund suits and claims |
| IRM 8.7.7.7.2, Form 2297 Not to be Secured - Decision Within 6 Months | 12-17-2019 | Refund suits and claims |
| IRM 8.7.12.10.1.1, Appeals use of Form 870 and Form 870-AD | 06-10-2021 | Form 870 |
| IRM 8.7.21.2, ESRP background | 12-23-2021 | Letter 226-J: ACA employer penalty |
| IRM 8.7.21.3, Appeals Technical Employee (ATE) - Receipt of ESRP Case | 02-26-2025 | Letter 226-J: ACA employer penalty |
| IRM 8.11.1.2.2, Types of Penalties Received in Appeals | 07-03-2019 | Appealing a penalty denial, Refund claims for paid penalties |
| IRM 8.11.1.2.7, Consideration of Penalty Cases | 11-19-2021 | Appealing a penalty denial |
| IRM 8.11.1.2.7.1, Reasonable Cause | 10-01-2012 | Appealing a penalty denial |
| IRM 8.11.1.2.7.5, Hazards of Litigation | 07-03-2019 | Appealing a penalty denial |
| IRM 8.11.4.2, Penalty Appeals (PENAP) Program | 11-18-2021 | Appealing a penalty denial |
| IRM 8.11.4.2.6, PENAP Consideration | 07-02-2019 | Appealing a penalty denial |
| IRM 8.19.12.11.1, Filing Actions | 10-30-2013 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 8.19.13, Docketed and Department of Justice Cases | 05-13-2025 | TEFRA procedures |
| IRM 8.19.14.1.4, Terminology | 10-19-2021 | Tiered partnerships |
| IRM 8.19.14.2.1, Appeals TEFRA/BBA Team (ATT) | 10-19-2021 | BBA Appeals and Tax Court |
| IRM 8.19.14.2.3, Receiving Case Files - BBA 30-Day Cases | 10-19-2021 | BBA audit regime overview, BBA Appeals and Tax Court, BBA adjustment period (6235) |
| IRM 8.19.14.2.5, Guidance for Appeals Technical Employees (ATE) | 10-19-2021 | BBA Appeals and Tax Court, Partnership representative |
| IRM 8.19.14.2.6, Closure of Substantive Issue Cases | 10-19-2021 | BBA audit regime overview, BBA Appeals and Tax Court |
| IRM 8.19.14.3, Administrative Adjustment Requests (AAR) for BBA Partnerships | 10-19-2021 | BBA AAR (Form 8082) |
| IRM 8.19.14.3.1, Overview (AARs for BBA Partnerships) | 10-19-2021 | Amended return or AAR |
| IRM 8.19.14.4, Notice of Proposed Partnership Adjustment (NOPPA) | 10-19-2021 | BBA exam process, BBA Appeals and Tax Court |
| IRM 8.19.14.5, Modification Requests for BBA Partnerships | 10-19-2021 | BBA Appeals and Tax Court, Modification (Form 8980) |
| IRM 8.19.14.6, Notice of Final Partnership Adjustment (FPA) | 10-19-2021 | BBA Appeals and Tax Court |
| IRM 8.19.14.6.5, FPA package contents | 10-19-2021 | Push-out (8988 / 8986) checklist |
| IRM 8.19.14.7, Docketed Case Procedures | 10-19-2021 | BBA Appeals and Tax Court |
| IRM 8.19.14.7.2, Filing of Petitions | 10-19-2021 | Push-out election (Form 8988) |
| IRM 8.20.5.24.7, IDRS/ISTS Controls | 07-01-2017 | CP71 (annual balance reminder) |
| IRM 8.21.3.2.1, New Receipts and Transfers | 08-31-2018 | Appeals and the statute, Formal protest letter, IRS Independent Office of Appeals, Small case request |
| IRM 8.21.3.2.1.1, Procedures to Update Statutes on ACDS | 08-28-2014 | Appeals and the statute |
| IRM 8.21.3.2.2, Monthly Statute Report for ATEs | 08-31-2018 | Appeals and the statute |
| IRM 8.21.3.2.3, Protecting the Statute | 08-28-2014 | Appeals and the statute |
| IRM 8.21.3.2.3.1, Protecting Statutes, General Guidelines | 08-31-2018 | Appeals and the statute |
| IRM 8.21.3.2.3.2, Protecting Statutes on Estate Tax Cases | 08-31-2018 | Appeals and the statute |
| IRM 8.21.3.2.3.3, Consent Processing | 08-31-2018 | Appeals and the statute |
| IRM 8.22.4.2.2, Summary of CDP Process | 09-24-2025 | CDP hearings |
| IRM 8.22.4.3, Equivalent Hearing (EH) | 05-12-2022 | Equivalent hearings |
| IRM 8.22.4.4, Collection's CDP Procedures | 09-24-2025 | Equivalent hearings |
| IRM 8.22.5.2.6, CDP Withdrawals | 08-31-2020 | CDP hearings |
| IRM 8.22.5.3.1, Determining Timeliness, General Procedures | 08-31-2020 | CDP deadline calculator |
| IRM 8.22.5.3.1.2, Determining Timeliness - Equivalent Hearing (EH) | 03-29-2012 | Equivalent hearings, CDP deadline calculator |
| IRM 8.22.5.3.2, Equitable Tolling | 12-03-2025 | CDP hearings, Equivalent hearings, CDP deadline calculator |
| IRM 8.22.5.3.2.2, If Equitable Tolling Criteria are Met | 12-03-2025 | Equivalent hearings |
| IRM 8.22.5.4.1, No Prior Involvement | 12-03-2025 | CDP hearings, Equivalent hearings |
| IRM 8.22.5.6.1, Types of Appeals Conferences | 08-31-2020 | CDP hearings |
| IRM 8.22.5.6.1.1, In-Person Conference When Ineligible for Collection Alternatives | 12-03-2025 | CDP hearings |
| IRM 8.22.5.6.1.2, In-Person Conference and Currently Not Collectible (CNC) Hardship | 08-31-2020 | Currently not collectible |
| IRM 8.22.5.8.1, Establishing Deadlines | 11-08-2013 | CDP hearings, Equivalent hearings |
| IRM 8.22.5.9, Collection Due Process Timeliness Determinations (CDPTD) | 12-03-2025 | Equivalent hearings |
| IRM 8.24.1.1.2, Authority | 09-03-2019 | Collection Appeals Program (CAP) |
| IRM 8.24.1.2, Distinctions Between CAP and Collection Due Process (CDP) Hearings | 09-28-2021 | Collection Appeals Program (CAP), Form 9423 (CAP appeal), CAP statement (Form 9423) |
| IRM 8.24.1.3, CAP Appeals | 09-28-2021 | Collection Appeals Program (CAP), Ex parte rules |
| IRM 8.24.1.3.1, Taxpayer Access to the Administrative File (CAP Cases) | 04-24-2026 | Collection Appeals Program (CAP) |
| IRM 8.24.1.3.3, Exclusions from CAP | 09-28-2021 | Collection Appeals Program (CAP), CAP statement (Form 9423) |
| IRM 8.24.1.3.4, Rejected, Modified, Proposed for Modification, Terminated and Proposed for Termination Installment Agreements under CAP | 09-03-2019 | Collection Appeals Program (CAP), CAP statement (Form 9423) |
| IRM 8.24.1.3.5, Collection Field CAP Cases | 08-20-2024 | Collection Appeals Program (CAP) |
| IRM 8.24.1.3.6, ACS CAP Cases | 08-20-2024 | Collection Appeals Program (CAP), Form 9423 (CAP appeal) |
| IRM 8.24.1.3.7, Accounts Management CAP Cases | 04-24-2026 | Collection Appeals Program (CAP) |
| IRM 8.24.1.3.8, Case Procedures under CAP | 04-24-2026 | Collection Appeals Program (CAP), Ex parte rules |
| IRM 8.24.1.3.9, CAP Premature Referrals | 04-24-2026 | Collection Appeals Program (CAP) |
| IRM 8.24.1.3.10, Effect of Decision under CAP | 09-03-2019 | Collection Appeals Program (CAP), Form 9423 (CAP appeal) |
| IRM 8.24.1.3.10.1, Disagreement with Appeals Decision | 12-02-2014 | Collection Appeals Program (CAP), Ex parte rules |
| IRM 8.25.1.4, TFRP pre-assessment protest timeliness | 12-07-2012 | How to respond to a notice, Letter 1153: proposed TFRP |
| IRM 8.25.1.5.2, Letter 1153 and the assessment statute | 07-17-2013 | Letter 1153: proposed TFRP |
| IRM 8.25.2.3.3.2, Valid Protest - Pre-Assessment (TBOR2) Appeal | 12-12-2012 | Letter 1153: proposed TFRP |
| IRM 8.25.2.3.3.2.1, Small Case Request | 02-08-2011 | Letter 1153: proposed TFRP |
| IRM 8.25.2.3.3.2.2, Formal Written Protest | 02-08-2011 | Letter 1153: proposed TFRP |
| IRM 8.26.1.3, Fast Track Settlement Authority for Appeals | 10-01-2012 | Fast Track Settlement |
| IRM 8.26.1.4, Benefits of Using LB&I FTS | 09-24-2013 | Fast Track Settlement |
| IRM 8.26.3.1, Program Scope and Objectives (Fast Track Mediation - Collection) | 09-27-2017 | Mediation in Appeals |
| IRM 8.26.3.3, Initiating the FTMC Process | 09-27-2017 | Mediation in Appeals |
| IRM 8.26.3.4, Case Eligibility in FTMC | 09-27-2017 | Mediation in Appeals |
| IRM 8.26.5.2, Introduction to Post Appeals Mediation (PAM) Procedures for Non-Collection Cases | 08-17-2015 | Mediation in Appeals |
| IRM 8.26.5.4, Scope of Mediation | 08-27-2010 | Mediation in Appeals |
| IRM 8.26.5.4.4, Cases/Issues Not Eligible for Mediation | 08-17-2015 | Mediation in Appeals |
| IRM 8.26.5.5.1, Filing Requirements | 08-17-2015 | Mediation in Appeals |
| IRM 8.26.9.2, Introduction to Post-Appeals Mediation Program for Collection Cases | 03-16-2015 | Mediation in Appeals |
| IRM 8.26.9.2.1, PAM Eligibility - OIC | 09-23-2020 | Mediation in Appeals |
| IRM 8.26.9.2.2, PAM Eligibility - TFRP | 03-16-2015 | Mediation in Appeals |
| IRM 9.5.11.9, Voluntary Disclosure Practice | 11-19-2025 | Voluntary Disclosure Practice |
| IRM 9.5.11.9.1, Voluntary Disclosure Process | 11-19-2025 | Voluntary Disclosure Practice |
| IRM 9.5.11.9.4, Disqualifying Factors | 11-19-2025 | Voluntary Disclosure Practice |
| IRM 9.5.11.9.7, Revocation of Voluntary Disclosure | 02-24-2025 | Voluntary Disclosure Practice |
| IRM 10.10.1.6.1, Accepting Images of Signatures and Digital Signatures in Certain Taxpayer Interactions | 08-12-2024 | Form 12153 (CDP hearing) |
| IRM 10.10.1.6.2, Accepting Electronic or Digital Signatures in lieu of Handwritten Signatures for Limited List of Tax Forms | 11-18-2021 | Form 12153 (CDP hearing) |
| IRM 11.3.2.4.7, Estates | 09-17-2020 | Form 56 and estates |
| IRM 11.3.2.4.11, Deceased Individuals | 09-17-2020 | Form 56 and estates |
| IRM 11.3.2.4.13, Attorney-in-Fact | 09-17-2020 | Form 56 and estates, Who can represent |
| IRM 11.3.13.1.1, Background | 10-05-2021 | Getting the exam file |
| IRM 11.3.13.2, Overview and Processing | 10-06-2025 | Getting the exam file |
| IRM 11.3.13.3, Definition of Agency Record | 10-06-2025 | FOIA request for the exam file |
| IRM 11.3.13.4.2.3, Exemption (b)(3) and IRC 6103 | 10-06-2025 | FOIA request for the exam file |
| IRM 11.3.13.4.2.4, Exemption (b)(3) | 10-06-2025 | Getting the exam file |
| IRM 11.3.13.4.2.6, Exemption (b)(5) | 10-06-2025 | Getting the exam file |
| IRM 11.3.13.4.2.8.1, Exemption (b)(7)(A) | 10-05-2021 | Getting the exam file, FOIA request for the exam file |
| IRM 11.3.13.5.1, FOIA Public Liaison | 10-06-2025 | Getting the exam file |
| IRM 11.3.13.5.3, Administrative Appeals | 10-06-2025 | Getting the exam file |
| IRM 13.1.7.2, Introduction to TAS Case Criteria | 03-09-2026 | Form 911 (Taxpayer Advocate), Taxpayer Advocate Service |
| IRM 13.1.7.3, TAS Case Criteria | 11-29-2023 | Form 911 (Taxpayer Advocate), Taxpayer Advocate Service |
| IRM 13.1.7.3.1, TAS Case Criteria 1-4, Economic Burden | 11-29-2023 | Form 911 (Taxpayer Advocate), Taxpayer Advocate Service |
| IRM 13.1.7.3.2, TAS Case Criteria 5-7, Systemic Burden | 03-09-2026 | Form 911 (Taxpayer Advocate), Taxpayer Advocate Service |
| IRM 13.1.7.3.3, TAS Case Criteria 8, Best Interest of the Taxpayer | 03-09-2026 | Taxpayer Advocate Service |
| IRM 13.1.7.3.4, TAS Case Criteria 9, TAS Public Policy | 03-09-2026 | Taxpayer Advocate Service |
| IRM 13.1.7.4, Exceptions to Taxpayer Advocate Service Criteria | 03-09-2026 | Form 14039 (identity theft), Form 911 (Taxpayer Advocate), Taxpayer Advocate Service |
| IRM 13.1.7.5, Same Day Resolution by Operations | 09-21-2021 | Taxpayer Advocate Service |
| IRM 13.1.10.11, Suspending Collection Action | 06-06-2025 | Form 911 (Taxpayer Advocate) |
| IRM 13.1.18.4, Time Frames for Taking Case Actions | 01-16-2024 | Form 911 (Taxpayer Advocate), Taxpayer Advocate Service |
| IRM 13.1.18.6, Initial Contact Completed by Case Advocates | 12-27-2023 | Taxpayer Advocate Service |
| IRM 13.1.20.3, Determining When to Issue a Taxpayer Assistance Order | 11-26-2025 | Taxpayer Advocate Service |
| IRM 13.1.20.4, Terms of a TAO | 11-26-2025 | Taxpayer Advocate Service |
| IRM 13.1.20.6.1, Role of OD/function Officials | 11-26-2025 | Taxpayer Advocate Service |
| IRM 20.1.1.2.3, Approval Requirements for Penalty Assessments | 11-25-2025 | Supervisory approval (6751(b)) |
| IRM 20.1.1.2.3.1, Timing of Supervisory Approval | 11-25-2025 | Supervisory approval (6751(b)) |
| IRM 20.1.1.2.3.2, Automated Underreporter and Campus Examination Programs | 11-25-2025 | Supervisory approval (6751(b)) |
| IRM 20.1.1.3, Criteria for Relief From Penalties | 10-19-2020 | Form 843 (refund and abatement), First Time Abate (FTA), Late partnership return (6698), Abatement by phone or Form 843, Penalty abatement requests, Rev. Proc. 84-35, First Time Abate letter |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.1, Unsigned or Oral Requests for Penalty Relief | 03-29-2023 | Form 843 (refund and abatement), First Time Abate (FTA), Abatement by phone or Form 843, Penalty abatement requests, First Time Abate letter, Reasonable cause letter |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.2, Reasonable Cause | 11-21-2017 | Reasonable cause, Reasonable cause letter |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.2.1, Standards and Authorities | 03-29-2023 | Reasonable cause, Reasonable cause letter |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.2.2, Ordinary Business Care and Prudence | 02-22-2008 | Reasonable cause, Reasonable cause letter |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.2.2.1 to 20.1.1.3.2.2.8 (specific reasons) | 11-25-2011 to 03-29-2023 | Reasonable cause, Reasonable cause letter |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.2.2.2, Fire, Casualty, Natural Disaster, or Other Disturbance - Reasonable Cause | 10-19-2020 | Disaster postponements (7508A) |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.2.2.5, Erroneous Advice or Reliance | 11-21-2017 | Erroneous IRS advice |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.3.1, Statutory and Regulatory Exceptions | 10-19-2020 | Erroneous IRS advice |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.3.2.1, First Time Abate (FTA) | 03-29-2023 | CP161: business balance due, CP162 series: 1065/1120-S penalties, Dishonored payment penalty (6657), Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656), First Time Abate (FTA), International information returns, Late partnership return (6698), Late S corp return (6699), Abatement by phone or Form 843, Rev. Proc. 84-35, First Time Abate letter, FTA eligibility checker, 1065 / 1120-S late penalty, Transcript analyzer |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.3.2.2, Administrative Waiver, Penalty Relief for Certain Taxpayers Filing 2019 and 2020 Returns | 03-29-2023 | FTA eligibility checker |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.3.3, Undue Hardship | 08-05-2014 | Reasonable cause |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.3.4, Advice | 08-05-2014 | Form 843 (refund and abatement), Erroneous IRS advice |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.3.4.1, Written Advice From the IRS | 11-25-2011 | Erroneous IRS advice |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.3.4.2, Oral Advice From IRS | 12-11-2009 | Erroneous IRS advice |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.3.4.3, Advice From a Tax Advisor | 11-21-2017 | Erroneous IRS advice |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.3.5, Fire, Casualty, Natural Disaster, or Other Disturbance - Major Disasters | 10-19-2020 | Disaster postponements (7508A) |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.5, Evaluating Penalty Relief Requests | 10-19-2020 | Abatement by phone or Form 843, Penalty abatement requests, Reasonable cause |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.5.1, Subsequent Requests for Penalty Relief | 04-30-2024 | Appealing a penalty denial, First Time Abate (FTA), International information returns, Penalty abatement requests, Supervisory approval (6751(b)) |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.5.3, Taxpayer Not Entitled to Relief | 10-19-2020 | Appealing a penalty denial, First Time Abate (FTA), Abatement by phone or Form 843, Penalty abatement requests, Reasonable cause |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.6, Reasonable Cause Assistant (RCA) | 10-19-2020 | Abatement by phone or Form 843, Reasonable cause |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.6.1, RCA and First Time Abate (FTA) Consideration | 03-29-2023 | First Time Abate (FTA) |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.6.4, Oral Statement Ceiling Exceeded | 02-22-2008 | Abatement by phone or Form 843 |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.6.5, Documentation | 02-22-2008 | Abatement by phone or Form 843 |
| IRM 20.1.1.3.6.10.1, Overriding RCA's Conclusion | 11-25-2011 | Reasonable cause |
| IRM 20.1.1.4, Methods of Appealing Penalties | 03-29-2023 | Form 843 (refund and abatement), Appealing a penalty denial, Penalty abatement requests, Reasonable cause, Refund claims for paid penalties |
| IRM 20.1.1.4.1, The Appeals Function | 02-22-2008 | Form 843 (refund and abatement), Appealing a penalty denial |
| IRM 20.1.1.4.1.1, Pre-assessment Appeals | 10-19-2020 | Appealing a penalty denial |
| IRM 20.1.1.4.1.2, Post-assessment Appeals | 11-21-2017 | Form 843 (refund and abatement), Appealing a penalty denial, Abatement by phone or Form 843, Penalty abatement requests, First Time Abate letter, Reasonable cause letter |
| IRM 20.1.1.4.2, Deficiency Procedures | 10-19-2020 | Failure-to-file penalty |
| IRM 20.1.1.4.2.1, Non-Deficiency Procedures | 03-29-2023 | Appealing a penalty denial |
| IRM 20.1.2.2.1, When Timely Mailing Equals Timely Filing or Paying | 12-30-2025 | Failure-to-file penalty |
| IRM 20.1.2.2.2.2, Federal Disaster Area - IRC 7508A | 12-30-2025 | Disaster postponements (7508A) |
| IRM 20.1.2.2.3.1, Extensions of Time to File | 12-30-2025 | Failure-to-file penalty, Failure-to-pay penalty |
| IRM 20.1.2.2.3.2, Extensions of Time to Pay - IRC 6161 | 12-30-2025 | Failure-to-pay penalty |
| IRM 20.1.2.2.4, Appeal of Penalties in IRM 20.1.2 | 12-30-2025 | Failure-to-file penalty, First Time Abate (FTA), Penalty abatement requests |
| IRM 20.1.2.2.4.1, Penalty Abatements and Re-assessments | 12-30-2025 | Failure-to-file penalty, Failure-to-pay penalty, Reasonable cause |
| IRM 20.1.2.3.7 to 20.1.2.3.7.4, Failure to File and Minimum Penalty | 04-19-2011 to 12-30-2025 | Failure-to-file penalty |
| IRM 20.1.2.3.7.1, Period Subject to IRC 6651(a)(1) | 04-19-2011 | Penalty and interest calculator |
| IRM 20.1.2.3.7.3, Limitation Under IRC 6651(c)(1) | 12-30-2025 | Penalty and interest calculator |
| IRM 20.1.2.3.7.4, Minimum Penalty | 12-30-2025 | Penalty and interest calculator |
| IRM 20.1.2.3.7.5, Fraudulent Failure to File | 07-02-2013 | Civil fraud penalty, Failure-to-file penalty |
| IRM 20.1.2.3.7.5.1, FFTF Penalty Assessment - Procedural Requirements | 07-02-2013 | Supervisory approval (6751(b)) |
| IRM 20.1.2.3.8, Failure to Pay Tax | 12-30-2025 | Failure-to-pay penalty |
| IRM 20.1.2.3.8.1, Computing the Penalty | 04-19-2011 | Failure-to-pay penalty, Penalty and interest calculator |
| IRM 20.1.2.3.8.1.1, 1 Percent Penalty Rate - IRC 6651(d) | 04-19-2011 | CP504 (notice of intent to levy), Failure-to-pay penalty, Penalty and interest calculator |
| IRM 20.1.2.3.8.1.2, 1/4 Percent Penalty Rate - IRC 6651(h) | 12-30-2025 | CP504 (notice of intent to levy), Failure-to-pay penalty, Penalty and interest calculator |
| IRM 20.1.2.3.8.4 and 20.1.2.3.8.5, Tax Shown and Notice and Demand | 02-27-2024; 04-19-2011 | Failure-to-pay penalty |
| IRM 20.1.2.3.8.6, Bankruptcy | 12-30-2025 | Failure-to-pay penalty |
| IRM 20.1.2.3.8.7.1, 20.1.2.3.8.7.2, 20.1.2.3.8.7.4, Computation Examples | 02-27-2024 to 12-30-2025 | Failure-to-file penalty |
| IRM 20.1.2.3.8.7.3, Example of Failure to Pay Tax Upon Notice and Demand | 02-27-2024 | Failure-to-pay penalty |
| IRM 20.1.2.4, Failure to File a Partnership Return, IRC 6698 | 12-30-2025 | CP162 series: 1065/1120-S penalties, Late partnership return (6698) |
| IRM 20.1.2.4.1, Assertion Criteria (IRC 6698) | 03-09-2022 | CP162 series: 1065/1120-S penalties, Late partnership return (6698) |
| IRM 20.1.2.4.2, Penalty Computation (IRC 6698) | 12-30-2025 | CP162 series: 1065/1120-S penalties, Late partnership return (6698), 1065 / 1120-S late penalty |
| IRM 20.1.2.4.3, Penalty Relief (IRC 6698) | 12-30-2025 | CP162 series: 1065/1120-S penalties, Late partnership return (6698), Rev. Proc. 84-35 |
| IRM 20.1.2.4.3.1, Revenue Procedure 84-35 | 12-30-2025 | CP162 series: 1065/1120-S penalties, Late partnership return (6698), Rev. Proc. 84-35, 1065 / 1120-S late penalty |
| IRM 20.1.2.4.4.1, Procedures for Assessment or Abatement After 01/01/2022 | 12-30-2025 | Late partnership return (6698) |
| IRM 20.1.2.5, Failure to File Partnership Return Using Electronic Media | 12-30-2025 | Late partnership return (6698) |
| IRM 20.1.2.6, Failure to File S Corporation Return, IRC 6699 | 03-09-2022 | Late S corp return (6699) |
| IRM 20.1.2.6.1, Assertion Criteria | 03-09-2022 | Late S corp return (6699) |
| IRM 20.1.2.6.1.1, S Corporation Detailed Reporting Requirements | 12-30-2025 | Late S corp return (6699) |
| IRM 20.1.2.6.2, Penalty Computation | 12-30-2025 | Late S corp return (6699), 1065 / 1120-S late penalty |
| IRM 20.1.2.6.3, Penalty Relief (IRC 6699) | 12-30-2025 | CP162 series: 1065/1120-S penalties, Late S corp return (6699), Rev. Proc. 84-35 |
| IRM 20.1.2.6.3.1, Short Termination Year Special Consideration | 07-02-2013 | Late S corp return (6699) |
| IRM 20.1.2.6.4, Procedures for Assessment or Abatement Prior to 01/01/2022 | 12-30-2025 | Late S corp return (6699) |
| IRM 20.1.2.6.4.1, Procedures for Assessment or Abatement After 01/01/2022 | 12-30-2025 | Late S corp return (6699) |
| IRM 20.1.3.2.1 and 20.1.3.2.2, Transaction Codes; Manual Penalty Adjustments | 12-10-2013; 07-24-2018 | Estimated tax penalty: corporations |
| IRM 20.1.3.2.2, Manual Penalty Adjustments | 07-24-2018 | Estimated tax penalty: individuals |
| IRM 20.1.3.2.7.1, Estimated Tax Penalty and Reasonable Cause | 12-10-2013 | Estimated tax penalty: individuals, Reasonable cause |
| IRM 20.1.3.2.7.2, Waivers | 03-31-2010 | Estimated tax penalty: corporations, Estimated tax penalty: individuals |
| IRM 20.1.3.2.8, Denying the Request for a Waiver | 07-24-2018 | Estimated tax penalty: corporations |
| IRM 20.1.3.3, IRC 6654 - Individual Taxpayers and Fiduciaries | 03-31-2010 | Estimated tax penalty: individuals |
| IRM 20.1.3.3.1, Assertion Criteria | 12-10-2013 | Estimated tax penalty: individuals |
| IRM 20.1.3.3.1.1, Determining the Required Annual Payment | 07-23-2020 | Estimated tax penalty: individuals |
| IRM 20.1.3.3.1.1.2 to 20.1.3.3.1.1.5, Joint After Separate, Filing Status Changes, Nonresident Aliens, Decedents | 03-31-2010 | Estimated tax penalty: individuals |
| IRM 20.1.3.3.1.1.7 and 20.1.3.3.1.1.8, Annualized Income Installment Method; Farmers and Fishermen | 03-31-2010; 12-10-2013 | Estimated tax penalty: individuals |
| IRM 20.1.3.3.1.2 to 20.1.3.3.1.4, Underpayment Periods, Due Dates, Application of Payments | 03-31-2010 | Estimated tax penalty: individuals |
| IRM 20.1.3.3.1.6 and 20.1.3.3.1.7, Penalty Rate and Amount | 07-23-2020 | Estimated tax penalty: individuals |
| IRM 20.1.3.3.1.7.1 to 20.1.3.3.1.7.2, Form 2210; Verifying Credits; Substitute for Return | 12-10-2013; 03-31-2010 | Estimated tax penalty: individuals |
| IRM 20.1.3.3.2.1, Evaluating Claims for Abatement or Waiver | 03-31-2010 | Estimated tax penalty: individuals |
| IRM 20.1.3.3.2.1.2, Waiver Criteria Under IRC 6654(e)(3)(A) | 07-23-2020 | Estimated tax penalty: individuals, Erroneous IRS advice |
| IRM 20.1.3.3.2.1.3, Waiver Criteria Under IRC 6654(e)(3)(B) | 12-10-2013 | Estimated tax penalty: individuals |
| IRM 20.1.3.4, IRC 6655 - Corporations and Others | 03-31-2010 | Estimated tax penalty: corporations |
| IRM 20.1.3.4.1, Assertion Criteria | 07-23-2020 | Estimated tax penalty: corporations |
| IRM 20.1.3.4.1.1, Determining the Required Payment Amount | 03-31-2010 | Estimated tax penalty: corporations |
| IRM 20.1.3.4.1.1.7, Large Corporations | 07-23-2020 | Estimated tax penalty: corporations |
| IRM 20.1.3.4.1.1.10, Annualized or Adjusted Seasonal Method | 07-23-2020 | Estimated tax penalty: corporations |
| IRM 20.1.3.4.1.2, Period of Underpayment | 07-23-2020 | Estimated tax penalty: corporations |
| IRM 20.1.3.4.1.3 to 20.1.3.4.1.7, Due Dates, Payments, Rate, Amount | 03-31-2010 | Estimated tax penalty: corporations |
| IRM 20.1.3.4.1.7.1, Form 2220 | 03-31-2010 | Estimated tax penalty: corporations |
| IRM 20.1.3.4.1.7.3 and 20.1.3.4.1.7.4, Verifying Credits; Significant Discrepancies | 12-10-2013; 03-31-2010 | Estimated tax penalty: corporations |
| IRM 20.1.3.4.2 and 20.1.3.4.2.1, Adjustments after Penalty Assessment | 03-31-2010 | Estimated tax penalty: corporations |
| IRM 20.1.3.4.2.2, Relief Related to CAMT | 02-05-2025 | Estimated tax penalty: corporations |
| IRM 20.1.4.6, De Minimis Exception to Deposit Requirements | 04-17-2026 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.4.7, Failure to Deposit Penalty Rate | 07-17-2015 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.4.7.1, Time Sensitive Four Tier Penalty System | 07-17-2015 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.4.7.4, Application of Payments | 03-11-2024 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.4.8.2, Lookback Periods for Employment Tax | 07-17-2015 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.4.8.7, Safe Harbor | 07-17-2015 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.4.15, CP 194 Notices (Possible FTD Penalty) | 03-11-2024 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.4.16, Issuing Averaged FTD Penalty Proposals, Letter 313C | 01-06-2012 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.4.17, 15 Percent 4th Tier Penalty | 02-09-2018 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.4.18, CP 207/207L Notices | 02-09-2018 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.4.21.1, Payment Information | 07-17-2015 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.4.21.2, Revised Record of Federal Tax Liability (ROFTL) Provided | 03-11-2024 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.4.21.7, Managerial Approval | 03-11-2024 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.4.26, FTD Penalty Relief | 10-15-2024 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.4.26.1, Reasonable Cause | 07-17-2015 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.4.26.1.1, Unbanked Taxpayers | 03-11-2024 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.4.26.2, Administrative Waivers | 03-11-2024 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.4.26.3, Statutory Penalty Relief | 02-09-2018 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.4.27, Penalty Appeals | 03-11-2024 | Failure-to-deposit penalty (6656) |
| IRM 20.1.5.2, Return-Related Penalties | 06-03-2026 | Accuracy-related penalty |
| IRM 20.1.5.2.1, Supervisory Approval of Penalties | 06-03-2026 | Accuracy-related penalty, Supervisory approval (6751(b)) |
| IRM 20.1.5.2.1.1, Documenting Supervisory Approval of Penalties | 10-01-2025 | Supervisory approval (6751(b)) |
| IRM 20.1.5.3.2, Common Features of Accuracy-Related and Civil Fraud Penalties | 06-03-2026 | Accuracy-related penalty, Civil fraud penalty |
| IRM 20.1.5.3.3.1, No Stacking Provision | 06-03-2026 | Accuracy-related penalty |
| IRM 20.1.5.4, Examination Penalty Assertion | 06-03-2026 | Accuracy-related penalty, Supervisory approval (6751(b)) |
| IRM 20.1.5.4.2, IMF Automated Underreporter Penalty Assertion | 06-03-2026 | Accuracy-related penalty |
| IRM 20.1.5.5, Post-Assessment Abatement Consideration of Accuracy-Related Penalties | 10-01-2025 | Accuracy-related penalty, Penalty abatement requests |
| IRM 20.1.5.7.1, Reasonable Cause (accuracy-related) | 06-03-2026 | Accuracy-related penalty, Reasonable cause |
| IRM 20.1.5.8 to 20.1.5.8.2.1, Negligence, Disregard, Adequate Disclosure | 04-22-2019 to 06-03-2026 | Accuracy-related penalty |
| IRM 20.1.5.9 to 20.1.5.9.3, Substantial Understatement | 04-22-2019 to 06-03-2026 | Accuracy-related penalty |
| IRM 20.1.5.9.2, Penalty Assertion (substantial understatement) | 06-03-2026 | Supervisory approval (6751(b)) |
| IRM 20.1.5.11, Valuation Misstatements | 06-03-2026 | Accuracy-related penalty |
| IRM 20.1.5.19, IRC 6663, Civil Fraud Penalty | 04-22-2019 | Civil fraud penalty |
| IRM 20.1.5.19.1, Indications of Fraud | 06-03-2026 | Civil fraud penalty |
| IRM 20.1.5.19.2, Penalty Assertion | 06-03-2026 | Civil fraud penalty |
| IRM 20.1.5.19.4, Civil and Criminal Fraud | 10-01-2025 | Civil fraud penalty |
| IRM 20.1.5.19.6, Penalty Calculation | 04-22-2019 | Civil fraud penalty |
| IRM 20.1.5.19.8, Penalty Relief | 04-22-2019 | Civil fraud penalty |
| IRM 20.1.5.22, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, Penalties with Respect to Partnership Adjustments | 06-03-2026 | BBA penalties |
| IRM 20.1.5.22.1, Imputed Underpayment (IU) | 02-28-2025 | BBA penalties |
| IRM 20.1.5.22.2, Computation of Accuracy-Related and Fraud Penalties | 06-03-2026 | BBA penalties |
| IRM 20.1.5.22.2.1, Penalties Related to Imputed Underpayments | 02-28-2025 | BBA penalties |
| IRM 20.1.5.22.2.1.1, Calculating the Portion of an Imputed Underpayment Subject to Penalty | 08-31-2021 | BBA penalties |
| IRM 20.1.5.22.3.1 to 20.1.5.22.3.4, Special Rules | 08-31-2021 and 06-03-2026 | BBA penalties |
| IRM 20.1.5.22.4, Penalties in the Case of a Section 6226 Push-Out Election | 08-31-2021 | BBA penalties |
| IRM 20.1.6.4, IRC 6694 Understatement of Taxpayer's Liability by Tax Return Preparer | 08-10-2026 | Preparer penalties (6694, 6695) |
| IRM 20.1.6.4.2, Tax Return Preparer Defined | 05-22-2024 | Preparer penalties (6694, 6695) |
| IRM 20.1.6.4.4, Employers Subject to IRC 6694 Penalty | 10-13-2021 | Preparer penalties (6694, 6695) |
| IRM 20.1.6.4.10, Reasonable Cause Exception | 10-13-2021 | Preparer penalties (6694, 6695) |
| IRM 20.1.6.4.12.1, IRC 6694(b), Burden of Proof | 10-13-2021 | Preparer penalties (6694, 6695) |
| IRM 20.1.6.5, IRC 6695 Penalties That May Apply to a Tax Return Preparer | 08-10-2026 | Preparer penalties (6694, 6695) |
| IRM 20.1.6.5.7, Failure to Be Diligent in Determining Eligibility for Certain Tax Benefits, IRC 6695(g) | 05-22-2024 | Preparer penalties (6694, 6695) |
| IRM 20.1.6.12, Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) | 08-25-2020 | Office of Professional Responsibility |
| IRM 20.1.6.12.2, Sanctions for Violation of the Regulations | 08-29-2019 | Office of Professional Responsibility |
| IRM 20.1.6.12.3, Referral to the Office of Professional Responsibility | 03-30-2023 | Preparer penalties (6694, 6695), Office of Professional Responsibility |
| IRM 20.1.6.16.1, Pre-Assessment Appeal Rights | 05-22-2024 | Preparer penalties (6694, 6695) |
| IRM 20.1.6.18, Statute of Limitations | 08-10-2026 | Preparer penalties (6694, 6695) |
| IRM 20.1.6.19, Third Party Contacts | 08-10-2026 | Preparer penalties (6694, 6695) |
| IRM 20.1.6.20.1, Special Claim | 08-10-2026 | Preparer penalties (6694, 6695) |
| IRM 20.1.7.6, Notice 972CG | 04-05-2024 | Abatement by phone or Form 843 |
| IRM 20.1.9.2, Assessment Procedures for Penalties Not Subject to Deficiency Procedures | 01-29-2021 | International information returns |
| IRM 20.1.9.2.4, Claims or Penalty Abatement Requests | 01-29-2021 | International information returns |
| IRM 20.1.9.3.4, Penalty Computation (IRC 6038) | 04-22-2011 | International information returns |
| IRM 20.1.9.3.5, Reasonable Cause (IRC 6038) | 01-29-2021 | International information returns |
| IRM 20.1.9.5.4, Penalty Computation (IRC 6038A(d)) | 01-29-2021 | International information returns |
| IRM 20.1.9.5.5, Reasonable Cause (IRC 6038A(d)) | 01-29-2021 | International information returns |
| IRM 20.1.9.13.2, Penalty Letters, Notice Letters, and Notices (IRC 6677) | 01-29-2021 | International information returns |
| IRM 20.1.9.13.4, Penalty Computation (IRC 6677) | 01-29-2021 | International information returns |
| IRM 20.1.9.13.5, Reasonable Cause (IRC 6677) | 01-29-2021 | International information returns |
| IRM 20.1.9.22, IRC 6038D | 07-08-2015 | International information returns |
| IRM 20.1.9.22.2, Penalty Letters, Notice Letters, and Notices (IRC 6038D) | 01-29-2021 | International information returns |
| IRM 20.1.10.2, Supervisory Approval for Penalty Assessment - IRC 6751 Procedural Requirements | 08-12-2026 | Dishonored payment penalty (6657) |
| IRM 20.1.10.2.2, Common Features | 08-12-2026 | Dishonored payment penalty (6657) |
| IRM 20.1.10.4.2.2, Assessment by Exam on Form 8278 | 12-11-2020 | CP215: civil penalty assessed |
| IRM 20.1.10.7, IRC 6657 - Bad Checks (Dishonored Checks or Other Forms of Payment) | 11-18-2019 | Dishonored payment penalty (6657) |
| IRM 20.1.10.7.1, Penalty Computation | 10-12-2022 | Dishonored payment penalty (6657) |
| IRM 20.1.10.7.2, Assertion/Assessment | 11-18-2019 | Dishonored payment penalty (6657) |
| IRM 20.1.10.7.3, Penalty Relief | 08-20-2024 | Dishonored payment penalty (6657) |
| IRM 20.1.10.7.4, Additional Penalty Relief/Reasonable Cause | 10-12-2022 | Dishonored payment penalty (6657) |
| IRM 20.1.10.7.5, Insufficient Funds on Checks Processed Through Remittance Strategy for Payment Check Conversion | 11-18-2019 | Dishonored payment penalty (6657) |
| IRM 20.2.5.3, Interest on Penalties and Additions to Tax | 07-08-2025 | 1065 / 1120-S late penalty, Penalty and interest calculator |
| IRM 20.2.7.2, Abatement and Suspension of Underpayment Interest Overview | 12-20-2023 | Interest abatement (6404(e)) |
| IRM 20.2.7.3, IRC 6404(a), Excessive or Not Legally Due | 12-20-2023 | Interest abatement (6404(e)) |
| IRM 20.2.7.5, IRC 6404(e)(1), Unreasonable Error or Delay in Performing a Ministerial or Managerial Act | 12-20-2023 | Interest abatement (6404(e)), Interest abatement request |
| IRM 20.2.7.5.1, IRC 6404(e)(1) Criteria and Examples | 12-20-2023 | Interest abatement (6404(e)), Interest abatement request |
| IRM 20.2.7.5.2, IRC 6404(e)(1) Delegation of Authority | 12-20-2023 | Interest abatement request |
| IRM 20.2.7.5.3, Interest Abatement Correspondence | 11-13-2018 | Interest abatement (6404(e)) |
| IRM 20.2.7.6, Interest Abatement Coordinator (IAC) | 11-13-2018 | Interest abatement (6404(e)) |
| IRM 20.2.7.7, IRC 6404(e)(2), Erroneous Refunds | 12-20-2023 | Interest abatement (6404(e)) |
| IRM 20.2.7.8, IRC 6404(g) Interest Suspension | 12-20-2023 | Interest abatement (6404(e)) |
| IRM 20.2.7.13.1, IRC 7508A Interest Computation | 12-20-2023 | Interest abatement (6404(e)), Disaster postponements (7508A) |
| IRM 20.2.7.14, Request for Interest Abatement | 12-20-2023 | Interest abatement (6404(e)), Interest abatement request |
| IRM 20.2.7.14.1, Closing Other Interest Abatement Requests | 12-20-2023 | Interest abatement (6404(e)), Interest abatement request |
| IRM 20.2.7.14.2, Closing IRC 6404(e)(1) Interest Abatement Request | 12-20-2023 | Interest abatement (6404(e)) |
| IRM 20.2.7.14.2.1, IRC 6404(e)(1) Interest Calculation | 11-13-2018 | Interest abatement (6404(e)) |
| IRM 20.2.7.15, Appeal Rights | 12-20-2023 | Interest abatement (6404(e)), Interest abatement request |
| IRM 21.1.3.3, Third-Party (POA/TIA/F706) Authentication | 10-01-2026 | CAF number, Form 2848 vs 8821, Form 56 and estates, Practitioner Priority Service, Revoke or withdraw, Designee and oral consent |
| IRM 21.1.3.3.1, Third-Party Designee Authentication | 10-01-2026 | Revoke or withdraw, Designee and oral consent |
| IRM 21.1.3.3.2, Oral Disclosure Consent (ODC) and Oral Taxpayer Information Authorization (OTIA) | 03-16-2026 | Designee and oral consent |
| IRM 21.1.3.4, Other Third-Party Inquiries | 11-12-2025 | Form 56 and estates, Designee and oral consent |
| IRM 21.1.7, Campus Support (notice routing exhibits) | 05-21-2026 | CP2057: possible missing income |
| IRM 21.2.1.58, Secure Access Digital Identity (SADI) | 06-12-2026 | e-Services and secure access, Tax Pro Account |
| IRM 21.2.1.63, Tax Pro Account | 02-09-2026 | CAF number, e-Services and secure access, Revoke or withdraw, Tax Pro Account |
| IRM 21.2.3.1.1, Background | 07-11-2024 | Form 4506-T (transcripts), Transcripts and TDS |
| IRM 21.2.3.2, Types of TDS Transcripts | 03-26-2026 | Form 4506-T (transcripts), Reading a transcript, Transcripts and TDS |
| IRM 21.2.3.2.1, Tax Return Transcript | 04-23-2025 | Reading a transcript, Transcripts and TDS |
| IRM 21.2.3.2.2, Tax Account Transcript | 10-04-2024 | Collection statute (CSED), Reading a transcript, Transcripts and TDS |
| IRM 21.2.3.2.3, Record of Account | 03-26-2026 | Reading a transcript |
| IRM 21.2.3.2.4, Wage and Income Transcript | 03-05-2025 | Form 4506-T (transcripts), Reading a transcript, Transcripts and TDS |
| IRM 21.2.3.2.5, Verification of Non-Filing Letter | 10-25-2023 | Form 4506-T (transcripts) |
| IRM 21.2.3.2.6, Modified Business Entity and Business Entity Transcripts | 04-23-2025 | Form 4506-T (transcripts), Transcripts and TDS |
| IRM 21.2.3.3, Transcript Systems and Forms | 03-26-2026 | Reading a transcript |
| IRM 21.2.3.3.6, Form 4506 Series | 12-11-2023 | Form 4506-T (transcripts) |
| IRM 21.2.3.4.2, Facsimile | 06-25-2024 | Transcripts and TDS |
| IRM 21.2.3.4.4, Secure Object Repository (SOR) Mailbox | 05-20-2024 | e-Services and secure access, Transcripts and TDS |
| IRM 21.2.3.5, Fulfilling Transcript Requests | 07-11-2024 | e-Services and secure access, Transcripts and TDS |
| IRM 21.2.3.5.3.2, TDS Transcripts for IMF and BMF Authorized Representatives | 11-21-2024 | Form 4506-T (transcripts) |
| IRM 21.2.3.5.3.2.2, IMF TDS Transcripts for Authorized Representatives | 04-22-2024 | Form 2848 (power of attorney), Form 8821 (tax information), Transcripts and TDS |
| IRM 21.2.3.5.10.2.1, IMF Unmasked Transcripts and Referrals | 12-09-2024 | Reading a transcript |
| IRM 21.3.7.1.7, Tax Pro Account | 07-19-2021 | Form 2848 (power of attorney), Form 8821 (tax information), Tax Pro Account |
| IRM 21.3.7.1.9, Audience-Processing Sites (CAF Function) | 10-26-2023 | 2848 / 8821 fax cover sheet |
| IRM 21.3.7.1.10, Program Management-Processing Time Frames | 09-01-2022 | Form 2848 (power of attorney), CAF rejections, 2848 / 8821 fax cover sheet |
| IRM 21.3.7.2, Taxpayer Research Guidelines | 09-13-2017 | CAF rejections |
| IRM 21.3.7.3, Representative CAF Number Processing | 10-01-2013 | CAF number |
| IRM 21.3.7.3.1, Assigning CAF Numbers | 09-01-2022 | CAF number |
| IRM 21.3.7.3.2, Providing Lost/Forgotten CAF Numbers | 06-20-2014 | CAF number |
| IRM 21.3.7.3.3, Merging Multiple CAF Numbers | 09-23-2011 | CAF number |
| IRM 21.3.7.4.1, Third-Party Record Updates | 06-11-2018 | CAF number |
| IRM 21.3.7.5, Form 2848 and Form 8821 Overview | 09-08-2016 | Form 2848 vs 8821 |
| IRM 21.3.7.5.1, Essential Elements for Form 2848 and Form 8821 | 03-28-2025 | Form 2848 (power of attorney), Form 56 (fiduciary notice), Form 8821 (tax information), Form 2848 vs 8821, Form 56 and estates, Who can represent, CAF rejections |
| IRM 21.3.7.5.2, Screening, Coding and Editing | 03-28-2025 | Form 2848 (power of attorney), Form 8821 (tax information), Who can represent, CAF rejections |
| IRM 21.3.7.5.3, Form 2848 and Form 8821 Research and Processing | 12-16-2025 | Form 14039 (identity theft), Form 2848 (power of attorney), Form 8821 (tax information), Form 2848 vs 8821, Tax Pro Account, CAF rejections |
| IRM 21.3.7.5.3.1, Processing Joint Filers | 11-22-2022 | Form 2848 (power of attorney), Form 2848 vs 8821 |
| IRM 21.3.7.5.5.2, CAF Practice Codes | 12-12-2024 | CAF number |
| IRM 21.3.7.5.6, Unenrolled Return Preparer (Level H) | 03-28-2025 | Who can represent, CAF rejections |
| IRM 21.3.7.6, Form 706 Essential Elements | 12-04-2025 | Form 56 and estates |
| IRM 21.3.7.8.4, General Durable POA Authorizations | 06-05-2025 | CAF rejections |
| IRM 21.3.7.8.5, Student Representative | 10-01-2024 | Who can represent, CAF rejections |
| IRM 21.3.7.8.14, Oral Tax Information Authorization (OTIA) Processing | 08-31-2021 | Designee and oral consent |
| IRM 21.3.7.9.1, Eligibility Status Changes | 09-11-2015 | Circular 230 duties |
| IRM 21.3.7.9.2, Authorizations Submitted by Suspended, Disbarred, or Ineligible Third Parties | 05-11-2026 | Circular 230 duties, Form 2848 vs 8821, Who can represent |
| IRM 21.3.7.10, Deletions, Revocations and Withdrawals | 10-01-2024 | Form 2848 (power of attorney), Form 56 and estates, Revoke or withdraw, Tax Pro Account |
| IRM 21.3.7.10.1, Form 2848 and Form 8821- Revocations and Withdrawals | 08-31-2021 | CAF number, Revoke or withdraw |
| IRM 21.3.7.10.2, Processing a Revocation/Withdrawal | 05-08-2023 | Revoke or withdraw, Designee and oral consent |
| IRM 21.3.7.11, CAF 77, Representative/Client Listing | 11-16-2022 | CAF number |
| IRM 21.3.7.12, Third-Party Undeliverable Mail | 09-16-2019 | CAF number |
| IRM 21.3.7.12.1, Undeliverable, Third-Party Authorization No Longer Valid | 06-03-2011 | Revoke or withdraw |
| IRM 21.3.7.13, CAF Communications, Unprocessed Authorizations | 05-11-2026 | Form 2848 (power of attorney), Form 8821 (tax information), CAF rejections |
| IRM 21.3.7.13.1, Third-Party Unprocessed Authorizations | 05-11-2026 | Form 2848 (power of attorney), CAF rejections |
| IRM 21.3.7.14, Representative Notice CP 547 | 11-17-2010 | CAF number |
| IRM 21.3.7.14.2, Taxpayer and Representative Letters | 11-19-2020 | Revoke or withdraw, CAF rejections |
| IRM 21.3.8.10.2.4, CP 141I, CP 141L, CP 141C, and CP 504/CP 504B | 01-16-2018 | CP161: business balance due |
| IRM 21.3.8.10.2.8, CP x215 | 05-02-2025 | CP215: civil penalty assessed |
| IRM 21.3.8.10.2.16, CP 161 and CP 220 Notices Resulting from a Form 5500 Series Return or Form 5330 | 10-01-2018 | CP161: business balance due |
| IRM 21.3.10.2, Practitioner Priority Service (PPS) Overview | 12-11-2024 | Practitioner Priority Service |
| IRM 21.3.10.2.1, PPS Scope of Service | 11-22-2024 | Practitioner Priority Service |
| IRM 21.3.10.2.2, Types of Inquiries | 09-19-2017 | Practitioner Priority Service |
| IRM 21.3.10.3, Authentication and Disclosure Guidelines | 09-18-2024 | Practitioner Priority Service |
| IRM 21.3.10.3.1.1, Form 2848 | 06-06-2024 | Form 2848 (power of attorney), Practitioner Priority Service |
| IRM 21.3.10.3.1.4, Third Party Designee | 05-13-2019 | Designee and oral consent |
| IRM 21.3.10.3.4, Obtaining Faxed Authorizations | 01-28-2026 | Practitioner Priority Service |
| IRM 21.3.10.3.5, Oral Disclosure Consent (ODC) | 09-19-2017 | Designee and oral consent |
| IRM 21.3.10.4.1, Allowable Topics for Telephone Discussion | 04-23-2025 | Practitioner Priority Service |
| IRM 21.3.10.4.3, Inquiries, Responses and Time Frames | 04-23-2025 | Practitioner Priority Service |
| IRM 21.3.10.4.4, Transcript Requests | 05-28-2026 | Form 2848 (power of attorney), Form 8821 (tax information), e-Services and secure access, Practitioner Priority Service, Reading a transcript, Transcripts and TDS |
| IRM 21.3.10.5, Transfers and/or Referrals | 04-22-2026 | Form 2848 vs 8821, Practitioner Priority Service |
| IRM 21.4.6.2, What Is a Refund Offset? | 09-06-2022 | Refund offsets and Form 8379 |
| IRM 21.4.6.4.1, Tax Offset | 12-04-2014 | Refund offsets and Form 8379 |
| IRM 21.4.6.4.2, Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Offset | 01-20-2017 | Refund offsets and Form 8379 |
| IRM 21.4.6.4.2.6, TOP Offset Notice | 05-09-2024 | Refund offsets and Form 8379 |
| IRM 21.4.6.5.4, Form 8379 Injured Spouse Allocation | 01-15-2026 | Refund offsets and Form 8379 |
| IRM 21.4.6.5.4.1, Filing Form 8379 | 10-01-2024 | Refund offsets and Form 8379 |
| IRM 21.4.6.5.4.2, Receipt of Form 8379 | 03-09-2026 | Refund offsets and Form 8379 |
| IRM 21.4.6.5.4.3, Processing of Form 8379 Injured Spouse Allocation | 10-01-2026 | Refund offsets and Form 8379 |
| IRM 21.4.6.5.4.10, Time Period for Submitting Form 8379 | 10-01-2024 | Refund offsets and Form 8379 |
| IRM 21.4.6.5.4.10.2, Form 8379 Not Attached to Joint Form 1040 or Form 1040-X | 10-01-2024 | Refund offsets and Form 8379 |
| IRM 21.4.6.5.5, Community Property Allocation | 10-01-2024 | Refund offsets and Form 8379 |
| IRM 21.4.6.5.7.1, Offset Bypass Refund (OBR) | 05-07-2026 | Refund offsets and Form 8379 |
| IRM 21.5.2.4.20, CP 21/CP 22 Source Codes (SC) and Reason Codes (RC) | 12-08-2025 | CP22A (adjustment, balance due) |
| IRM 21.5.3.2, What Are Claims for Credit, Refund, and Abatement? | 02-02-2024 | Letter 105-C (claim disallowed), Letter 106-C (partial disallowance) |
| IRM 21.5.3.4.6, No Consideration and Disallowance of Claims and Amended Returns | 06-11-2026 | Letter 105-C (claim disallowed), Letter 106-C (partial disallowance) |
| IRM 21.5.3.4.6.1, Disallowance and Partial Disallowance Procedures | 06-11-2026 | Form 843 (refund and abatement), Letter 105-C (claim disallowed), Letter 106-C (partial disallowance) |
| IRM 21.5.3.4.6.2, Appeals and Responses to Letter 105C and Letter 106C | 06-11-2026 | Form 843 (refund and abatement), Letter 105-C (claim disallowed), Letter 106-C (partial disallowance), ERC disallowance (Letter 105-C) |
| IRM 21.5.3.4.6.3, No Consideration Procedures | 06-11-2026 | Letter 105-C (claim disallowed) |
| IRM 21.5.3.4.7.3, Protective Claims | 10-03-2022 | Protective refund claims |
| IRM 21.5.3.4.7.3.1, Processing Protective Claims | 05-05-2023 | Protective refund claims |
| IRM 21.5.4.2, What Is a Math Error? | 10-01-2025 | CP11 (math error, balance due), CP12 (math error, refund change) |
| IRM 21.5.4.2.1, What Is Not Considered a Math Error? | 04-18-2022 | CP12 (math error, refund change), CP23, CP24, CP25 (estimated payments) |
| IRM 21.5.4.3, General Math Error Procedures Overview | 10-01-2025 | CP11 (math error, balance due), CP12 (math error, refund change), CP23, CP24, CP25 (estimated payments) |
| IRM 21.5.4.3.2, Math Error Response Review | 10-01-2024 | CP11 (math error, balance due), CP12 (math error, refund change), CP23, CP24, CP25 (estimated payments) |
| IRM 21.5.4.4, Math Error Procedures Processing | 04-24-2025 | CP11 (math error, balance due) |
| IRM 21.5.4.4.3, Processing Responses to Math Error Notices | 09-12-2025 | CP11 (math error, balance due) |
| IRM 21.5.4.4.4, Math Error Substantiated Protest Processing | 09-12-2025 | CP11 (math error, balance due), CP12 (math error, refund change) |
| IRM 21.5.4.4.5, Math Error Unsubstantiated Protest Processing | 09-12-2025 | CP11 (math error, balance due), CP12 (math error, refund change) |
| IRM 21.5.6.4.35.3, -R Freeze Overview for Accounts with RIVO Involvement | 05-01-2023 | CP05 (refund held for review) |
| IRM 21.5.6.4.35.3.1, -R Freeze Phone Procedures for Accounts with RIVO Involvement | 05-23-2025 | CP05 (refund held for review) |
| IRM 21.5.6.4.35.3.1.3, -R Freeze with RIVO Involvement - RIVO Notice CP 05 or Letter 4464C Issued | 12-09-2025 | CP05 (refund held for review) |
| IRM 21.5.6.4.35.3.1.4, -R Freeze with RIVO Involvement - RIVO Letter 2645C/2644C Issued | 12-09-2025 | CP05 (refund held for review) |
| IRM 21.5.6.4.35.3.1.5, -R Freeze with RIVO Involvement - RIVO Notice CP 05A Issued | 12-09-2025 | CP05 (refund held for review) |
| IRM 21.5.9.2, What is a Carryback? | 10-01-2026 | Tentative refunds (Forms 1045 and 1139) |
| IRM 21.5.9.2.1, Identifying Carryback Applications and Claims | 10-01-2025 | Tentative refunds (Forms 1045 and 1139) |
| IRM 21.5.9.5.16.1, Carryback Application Processing and Filing Requirements | 07-29-2024 | Tentative refunds (Forms 1045 and 1139) |
| IRM 21.5.9.5.16.2, Carryback Application Transaction Codes, Blocking Series | 04-01-2020 | Tentative refunds (Forms 1045 and 1139) |
| IRM 21.5.9.5.16.3, Carryback Application Interest Computation Dates | 05-06-2024 | Tentative refunds (Forms 1045 and 1139) |
| IRM 21.5.9.5.16.4, Carryback Application with Examination Criteria | 07-29-2024 | Tentative refunds (Forms 1045 and 1139) |
| IRM 21.5.9.5.16.5, Reassessing Carryback Applications | 04-01-2020 | Tentative refunds (Forms 1045 and 1139) |
| IRM 21.5.9.5.16.6, Carryback Tentative Refund Applications and Statute Consideration | 10-21-2024 | Tentative refunds (Forms 1045 and 1139) |
| IRM 21.6.7.4.1, Source and Reason Codes - CP 21A/CP 22A Notices | 05-01-2025 | CP22A (adjustment, balance due) |
| IRM 21.6.7.4.1.2, Source Code (SC) | 02-05-2026 | CP22A (adjustment, balance due) |
| IRM 21.7.2.7.8, Additional Case Processing Actions and/or Disallowance Actions for Forms 94XX Meeting ERC-related Filtering Criteria | 06-16-2026 | ERC examinations, ERC disallowance (Letter 105-C) |
| IRM 21.7.2.7.9, ERC Voluntary Disclosure Programs (ERC VDP) | 09-04-2024 | ERC withdrawal and ERC-VDP |
| IRM 21.7.2.7.10, Letter Replies for Non-examined COVID-19 Related Credit Reversal Compliance Projects | 03-04-2026 | ERC examinations, ERC withdrawal and ERC-VDP |
| IRM 21.7.2.7.10.8, Letter 6577 Replies | 04-26-2024 | ERC examinations |
| IRM 21.7.2.7.10.9, Letter 6577C Replies | 04-24-2025 | ERC examinations, ERC withdrawal and ERC-VDP |
| IRM 21.7.2.7.11, Replies to 105C Disallowance and 106C Partial Disallowance Letters issued disallowing ERC claims | 05-21-2026 | ERC disallowance (Letter 105-C), ERC withdrawal and ERC-VDP |
| IRM 21.7.2.7.11.1, Previously Disallowed 105C and 106C replies of ERC Claims returned from Exam HQ Reserved 9 | 10-01-2026 | ERC disallowance (Letter 105-C) |
| IRM 21.7.2.7.12, ERC Claims Subject to the Limitations of Section 70605(d) of Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC) | 10-01-2026 | ERC disallowance (Letter 105-C) |
| IRM 21.7.2.7.12.2, Replies to 105C Letters Disallowance Issued Due to the Timeliness Limitations of Section 70605(d) | 10-01-2026 | ERC disallowance (Letter 105-C) |
| IRM 21.7.7.6.23.1, Daily Delinquency Penalty | 01-25-2024 | CP215: civil penalty assessed |
| IRM 21.7.13.4.3.1, Entity Classification Changes Requiring a New EIN | 10-01-2026 | EIN responsible party changes |
| IRM 21.7.13.4.3.2, Changes to Sole Proprietorships | 01-13-2009 | EIN responsible party changes |
| IRM 21.7.13.4.3.3, Changes to Corporations | 10-01-2008 | EIN responsible party changes |
| IRM 21.7.13.4.3.4, Changes to Partnerships | 10-01-2019 | EIN responsible party changes |
| IRM 21.7.13.4.4, EINs Required for Business Purposes | 05-25-2012 | EIN responsible party changes |
| IRM 21.7.13.6.4, Closing/Cancelling an EIN Account | 03-08-2019 | Closing a business |
| IRM 21.8.2.19.2, Form 3520 and Applicable Penalties | 05-01-2026 | International information returns |
| IRM 21.8.2.20.2, Form 5471 Penalties Systemically Assessed from Late-Filed Form 1120 Series or Form 1065 | 10-01-2024 | International information returns |
| IRM 21.8.2.21.2, Form 5472 Penalties Systemically Assessed from Late-Filed Form 1120 Series | 10-01-2024 | International information returns |
| IRM 25.1.6.2 to 25.1.6.5, Civil Fraud | 06-10-2021 | Civil fraud penalty |
| IRM 25.5.1.3, Factors to Consider Before Issuing a Summons | 03-17-2021 | IDRs and IDR enforcement, IRS summonses in exams |
| IRM 25.5.1.3.3, Considerations and Limitations on Issuance of a Summons | 03-17-2021 | IRS summonses in exams |
| IRM 25.5.5.2, Taxpayer Records and Testimony | 03-16-2022 | IRS summonses in exams |
| IRM 25.5.5.4.1, Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self Incrimination | 03-16-2022 | IRS summonses in exams |
| IRM 25.5.5.4.1.2, Rights Concerning Corporate Books and Records | 04-30-1999 | IRS summonses in exams |
| IRM 25.5.5.4.2, Right to Be Represented by Counsel | 12-18-2015 | IRS summonses in exams, Interviews and IRC 7521 |
| IRM 25.5.5.4.3, Privileged Communication and Summons | 12-18-2015 | IDRs and IDR enforcement, IRS summonses in exams |
| IRM 25.5.5.4.4, Right to Make an Audio Recording of the Proceeding | 12-18-2015 | IRS summonses in exams |
| IRM 25.5.10.2, Appearance, Compliance or Noncompliance with a Summons | 03-31-2023 | IRS summonses in exams |
| IRM 25.5.10.3, General Enforcement Procedures | 03-31-2023 | IRS summonses in exams, Third-party contacts |
| IRM 25.5.10.4.3, Examination | 03-31-2023 | IRS summonses in exams |
| IRM 25.6.1.5, Basic Guide for Processing Cases with Statute of Limitations Issues | 02-03-2026 | Reading a transcript |
| IRM 25.6.1.6.15, When a Document Is Treated as Filed Under the IRC | 10-25-2024 | Reading a transcript, Statute date calculator |
| IRM 25.6.1.6.18, List of Legal Holidays | 10-02-2025 | Statute date calculator, Tax Court petition deadline, Transcript analyzer |
| IRM 25.6.1.8.2, Original Delinquent Return Procedures | 10-01-2026 | Reading a transcript |
| IRM 25.6.1.9.2, General Assessment Period | 11-01-2004 | Assessment statute (IRC 6501) |
| IRM 25.6.1.9.3, Received Date | 03-01-2006 | Assessment statute (IRC 6501), Statute date calculator |
| IRM 25.6.1.9.4.1, Valid Return | 10-01-2013 | Assessment statute (IRC 6501) |
| IRM 25.6.1.9.4.2, Amended Return | 10-01-2025 | Amended returns during an exam, Assessment statute (IRC 6501) |
| IRM 25.6.1.9.4.5, Substitute for Return (SFR) | 10-05-2016 | Substitute for return and ASFR, Reading a transcript |
| IRM 25.6.1.9.5.2, Fraudulent Return | 10-03-2022 | Assessment statute (IRC 6501) |
| IRM 25.6.1.9.5.3, 25% Omission | 10-01-2026 | Assessment statute (IRC 6501) |
| IRM 25.6.1.9.5.8, Listed Transactions | 09-20-2016 | Assessment statute (IRC 6501) |
| IRM 25.6.1.9.5.10, COVID-19 Related Employment Tax Credits | 05-28-2026 | ERC examinations |
| IRM 25.6.1.9.6.1, Request for Prompt Assessment | 10-02-2023 | Assessment statute (IRC 6501) |
| IRM 25.6.1.9.6.2, Statutory Notice of Deficiency (90 Day Letter) | 09-29-2015 | Assessment statute (IRC 6501) |
| IRM 25.6.1.9.6.3, Summonses (Including Designated Summons) | 10-01-2018 | Assessment statute (IRC 6501) |
| IRM 25.6.1.9.6.4, Bankruptcy Cases | 10-02-2023 | Assessment statute (IRC 6501) |
| IRM 25.6.1.9.6.5, Federally Declared Disaster Area or Significant Fire | 10-03-2022 | Assessment statute (IRC 6501) |
| IRM 25.6.1.10.1, Requests for Abatement | 10-02-2023 | Refund claims for paid penalties |
| IRM 25.6.1.10.1.1, Abatement Authority | 03-05-2024 | Assessment statute (IRC 6501), Refund claims for paid penalties |
| IRM 25.6.1.10.3.1.3, Notification to Taxpayer Upon Disallowance of a Claim | 07-05-2024 | Refund claims for paid penalties |
| IRM 25.6.1.10.3.1.4, Reconsideration After the RSED Where Notice of Claim Disallowance Not Sent | 07-05-2024 | Refund claims for paid penalties |
| IRM 25.6.1.10.3.1.5, Reconsideration of a Disallowed Claim | 12-17-2025 | ERC disallowance (Letter 105-C), Refund claims for paid penalties |
| IRM 25.6.1.10.3.1.6.2, Claim for an Amount Paid After the ASED | 07-05-2024 | Streamlined procedures (SDOP/SFOP) |
| IRM 25.6.1.10.3.2.1, Background on the Acceptability of Claims | 07-05-2024 | Protective refund claims, Refund claims for paid penalties |
| IRM 25.6.1.10.3.2.2.2, Prescribed Forms for Amending an Original Tax Return or Abating a Penalty Already Paid | 07-05-2024 | Protective refund claims, Refund claims for paid penalties |
| IRM 25.6.1.10.3.2.3, Informal Claims | 07-05-2024 | Protective refund claims, Refund claims for paid penalties |
| IRM 25.6.1.10.3.2.4, Supplemental Claims | 07-05-2024 | Protective refund claims, Refund claims for paid penalties |
| IRM 25.6.1.10.3.2.5, Protective Claims | 07-05-2024 | Protective refund claims |
| IRM 25.6.1.10.3.3, Claims for Credit or Refund, General Time Period | 02-03-2026 | Protective refund claims, Refund claims for paid penalties, Statute date calculator |
| IRM 25.6.1.10.3.3.1.4, Examples for the Three-year Period | 10-01-2025 | Statute date calculator |
| IRM 25.6.1.10.3.4.1, Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback or Capital Loss Carryback | 07-05-2024 | Tentative refunds (Forms 1045 and 1139) |
| IRM 25.6.1.12, Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED) | 11-19-2019 | Reading a transcript |
| IRM 25.6.1.13, Barred Assessments and Barred Statute Cases | 10-01-2026 | Assessment statute (IRC 6501) |
| IRM 25.6.22.2, Guidelines for Soliciting Extensions | 03-26-2019 | Signing Form 870 or 4549, Form 872 extensions, Form 870, Form 872 |
| IRM 25.6.22.2.1, Assessment Statute Extension | 11-17-2021 | Amended returns during an exam, Assessment statute (IRC 6501), Form 872 extensions, Form 872 |
| IRM 25.6.22.3, Notification of Taxpayer's Rights | 03-26-2019 | Form 872 extensions, Form 872 |
| IRM 25.6.22.4.2, Letters and Publications Sent with Consents | 03-26-2019 | Form 872 extensions |
| IRM 25.6.22.5, Preparation of Consent Forms, General Procedures | 08-26-2011 | Form 872 |
| IRM 25.6.22.5.2, Preparation of Consents | 02-09-2018 | Form 872 extensions |
| IRM 25.6.22.5.7, Expiration Date | 08-26-2011 | Form 872 extensions |
| IRM 25.6.22.5.8.1, Executed by Authorized Representative | 11-17-2021 | Form 872 extensions, Form 872 |
| IRM 25.6.22.5.12, Examiner's Responsibility after Receipt of Consent | 11-17-2021 | IRS Independent Office of Appeals, Form 872 |
| IRM 25.6.22.6.1.1, Joint Returns | 08-26-2011 | Form 872 |
| IRM 25.6.22.6.2, Corporations | 10-24-2019 | Form 872 |
| IRM 25.6.22.7.1, Form 872-A Special Consent to Extend the Time to Assess Tax | 11-17-2021 | Signing Form 870 or 4549, Form 872 extensions, Form 870, Form 872 |
| IRM 25.6.22.7.1.4, Taxpayer's Termination | 08-26-2011 | Form 872 extensions |
| IRM 25.6.22.8, Restricted Consents | 08-26-2011 | IRS Independent Office of Appeals |
| IRM 25.6.22.8.1, Taxpayer's Rights Concerning Restricted Consents | 08-26-2011 | Form 872 extensions, Form 872 |
| IRM 25.6.22.8.2, Situations Permitting Taxpayer's Request for Restricted Consent | 08-26-2011 | IRS Independent Office of Appeals, Form 872 extensions, Form 872 |
| IRM 25.6.22.8.12, Basic Restrictive Statement | 08-26-2011 | Form 872 extensions |
| IRM 25.15.1.3, Administrative Processes | 04-02-2020 | Form 8857 (innocent spouse) |
| IRM 25.15.1.6, Form 8857, Request for Innocent Spouse Relief | 01-27-2023 | Form 8857 (innocent spouse) |
| IRM 25.15.1.6.1, Routing of Form 8857 | 01-27-2023 | Form 8857 (innocent spouse) |
| IRM 25.15.1.6.2, Time Period for Making the Request | 06-26-2017 | Form 8857 (innocent spouse) |
| IRM 25.15.1.7, Prohibition Against Collection Actions | 03-04-2012 | Form 8857 (innocent spouse) |
| IRM 25.15.1.8, Statute of Limitations on Collection | 06-26-2017 | Form 8857 (innocent spouse) |
| IRM 25.15.1.9.1, Power of Attorney (POA) | 06-26-2017 | Form 8857 (innocent spouse) |
| IRM 25.15.1.10.2, Tax Court Review IRC 6015 | 02-26-2013 | Form 8857 (innocent spouse) |
| IRM 25.15.3.4, Notification to NRS | 06-10-2024 | Innocent spouse relief |
| IRM 25.15.3.5.1, Collection Activity | 12-12-2016 | Innocent spouse relief |
| IRM 25.15.3.7.3, Actual and Constructive Knowledge | 06-10-2024 | Innocent spouse relief |
| IRM 25.15.3.7.5, Time Period for Requesting Relief | 12-12-2016 | Innocent spouse relief |
| IRM 25.15.3.9.2.1, Eligibility Threshold Conditions - Defined | 06-10-2024 | Innocent spouse relief |
| IRM 25.15.3.9.3, Streamlined Determinations | 03-08-2013 | Innocent spouse relief |
| IRM 25.15.3.9.4.1.2, Economic Hardship | 07-29-2014 | Innocent spouse relief |
| IRM 25.15.3.9.4.3, 6015(f) Relief Refunds | 12-12-2016 | Innocent spouse relief |
| IRM 25.15.3.10.1, Preliminary Determination Letters | 06-10-2024 | Innocent spouse relief |
| IRM 25.15.3.10.2, Final Determination Letters | 06-10-2024 | Innocent spouse relief |
| IRM 25.15.3.10.3, Other Letters | 06-10-2024 | Innocent spouse relief |
| IRM 25.15.18.5.1.2, Initial Screening | 03-20-2019 | Innocent spouse relief |
| IRM 25.15.18.5.1.11, Non-Qualifying Requests | 03-20-2019 | Innocent spouse relief |
| IRM 25.15.18.5.4, Stage 07 - Appeals Requests | 02-06-2017 | Innocent spouse relief |
| IRM 25.15.18.5.6.1, Rework Process | 07-11-2016 | Innocent spouse relief |
| IRM 25.15.18.7.4, Stage 11 Suspense to Stage 12 Using Generalized IDRS Interface (GII) System | 07-11-2016 | Innocent spouse relief |
| IRM 25.15.18.7.6, CDP Cases - Transfer to Appeals | 02-06-2017 | Innocent spouse relief |
| IRM 25.16.1.2.1, Federal Disaster Declaration | 08-20-2026 | Disaster postponements (7508A) |
| IRM 25.16.1.2.2, State Disaster Declaration | 08-20-2026 | Disaster postponements (7508A) |
| IRM 25.16.1.3, Identification of Covered Disaster Area, Postponement Period, and Affected Taxpayers | 08-20-2026 | Disaster postponements (7508A) |
| IRM 25.16.1.4.1, Determining the Appropriate Level of IRS Administrative Disaster Tax Relief | 08-20-2026 | Disaster postponements (7508A) |
| IRM 25.16.1.4.2, IRS Disaster Declaration Notice and Memorandum | 08-20-2026 | Disaster postponements (7508A) |
| IRM 25.16.1.7.1, -S Freeze | 08-20-2026 | Disaster postponements (7508A) |
| IRM 25.16.1.7.2, -O Freeze | 08-20-2026 | Disaster postponements (7508A) |
| IRM 25.21.4.7, Employer Shared Responsibility Payment (ESRP) | 10-22-2021 | Letter 5040-J / CP220J (ESRP) |
| IRM 25.21.4.13, Letter 226-J | 10-22-2021 | Letter 226-J: ACA employer penalty, Letter 5040-J / CP220J (ESRP) |
| IRM 25.21.4.14, ALE Responses to Letter 226-J | 10-22-2021 | Letter 226-J: ACA employer penalty |
| IRM 25.21.4.14.1, No Response | 03-28-2019 | Letter 226-J: ACA employer penalty, Letter 5040-J / CP220J (ESRP), Notice decoder |
| IRM 25.21.4.14.3, Partial/Total Disagreement with the Proposed ESRP | 10-22-2021 | Letter 226-J: ACA employer penalty, Letter 5040-J / CP220J (ESRP) |
| IRM 25.21.4.15, Letter 5040-J Follow Up Letter and Letter 227 ESRP Acknowledgement Letters | 03-28-2019 | Letter 5040-J / CP220J (ESRP) |
| IRM 25.21.4.15.4, Disagreement with Letter 227-L or Letter 227-M | 03-28-2019 | Letter 5040-J / CP220J (ESRP) |
| IRM 25.21.4.16, Appeals Procedures | 03-28-2019 | Letter 5040-J / CP220J (ESRP) |
| IRM 25.21.4.21.2, Request for Reconsideration | 10-22-2021 | Letter 5040-J / CP220J (ESRP) |
| IRM 25.23.4.2, Identity Theft (IDT) Paper Process Overview | 11-04-2025 | Form 14039 (identity theft) |
| IRM 25.23.4.4, Taxpayer Inquiries Involving Identity Theft (IDT) | 06-15-2026 | Form 14039 (identity theft) |
| IRM 25.25.5.2.1.3, General Correspondence Non-Identity Theft Response | 05-28-2025 | CP05 (refund held for review) |
| IRM 25.25.6.1.7, Taxpayer Protection Program Overview | 06-15-2026 | Letter 4883C (identity verification), Letter 5071C: verify identity |
| IRM 25.25.6.2, Written/Faxed Responses to Letter 4883C, Letter 5071C, Letter 5447C, Letter 5747C, Letter 6167C, or Letter 5216 | 10-01-2025 | Letter 4883C (identity verification), Letter 5071C: verify identity |
| IRM 25.25.6.3, Taxpayer Protection Program (TPP) Basic Authentication and Research | 06-15-2026 | Letter 4883C (identity verification), Letter 5071C: verify identity, Notice decoder |
| IRM 25.25.6.3.1, TPP Procedures for Power of Attorney or Third-Party Callers | 06-15-2026 | Letter 4883C (identity verification), Letter 5071C: verify identity |
| IRM 25.25.6.6, Non-TPP Telephone Assistors Response to Taxpayers | 06-15-2026 | Letter 4883C (identity verification) |
| IRM 25.25.6.6.2, Procedures for when the Caller Has Not Received or Lost the TPP Letter | 06-15-2026 | Letter 5071C: verify identity |
| IRM 25.27.1.2, Third Party Contact (TPC): Definition | 05-06-2026 | Third-party contacts, Letter 3164 (third-party contacts) |
| IRM 25.27.1.3, Notification Requirements | 05-06-2026 | Third-party contacts, Letter 3164 (third-party contacts) |
| IRM 25.27.1.3.1, TPC Notification Procedures | 05-06-2026 | Third-party contacts, Letter 3164 (third-party contacts) |
| IRM 25.27.1.3.2, Exceptions to IRC 7602(c) Notification Requirements | 05-06-2026 | Third-party contacts, Letter 3164 (third-party contacts) |
| IRM 25.27.1.3.5, Taxpayer Authorizes Contact with a Third Party | 05-06-2026 | Third-party contacts, Letter 3164 (third-party contacts) |
| IRM 25.27.1.3.8, Government Entities | 05-06-2026 | Third-party contacts |
| IRM 25.27.1.3.10, Non-Administrative Contacts | 05-06-2026 | Third-party contacts |
| IRM 25.27.1.4, Recording and Reporting TPCs | 05-06-2026 | Third-party contacts |
| IRM 25.27.1.5, Providing Taxpayers with TPC List | 05-06-2026 | Getting the exam file, Third-party contacts, Letter 3164 (third-party contacts) |
| IRM Exhibit 4.19.2-1, Glossary (AUR) | 09-23-2025 | CP2057: possible missing income |
| IRM Exhibit 20.1.2-1, Revenue Procedure 84-35 | 12-30-2025 | Rev. Proc. 84-35 |
| IRM Exhibit 5.9.1-1, Glossary of Common Insolvency Terms | 01-26-2026 | Bankruptcy and tax debts |
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