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Code 200: taxpayer identification number penalty assessment imf:.

From IRS Document 6209, the IRS's processing codes manual.

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Document 6209 says

Debit. Used on individual (IMF) accounts.

Taxpayer Identification Number Penalty Assessment IMF:
The full Document 6209 entry, as printed
Debit (NPJ) I Taxpayer Identification Number Penalty Assessment IMF: 11, 12, 21, 22 Both: 17, 18, 24, 47, 54, 58 Assess penalty against taxpayer for failure to furnish requested identifying numbers.

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What does code 200 mean on my IRS transcript?

Document 6209 calls it "Taxpayer Identification Number Penalty Assessment IMF:".

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