Code 291: abatement prior tax assessment.
Tax was reduced from an earlier assessment.
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Abatement Prior Tax Assessment
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Credit (NPJ) I/B Abatement Prior Tax Assessment 54 Abates a previously posted 150 and/or 290 or 300 in whole or in part. Generates abatements (TC 197) of computer-generated interest where applicable. Releases same freezes and holds as TC 290. TC291’s, MFT 10, Blocking Series 500-519, have been designated for FUTA use only. A Reference Code of 998 or 999 is generated by BMF files respectively from Alpha Code “T” or “W” along with a valid state code on FUTA Adjustments. May need priority and/or hold codes. IMF needs reason and source codes.
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What does code 291 mean on my IRS transcript?
Document 6209 calls it "Abatement Prior Tax Assessment". Tax was reduced from an earlier assessment. If the account goes to a credit balance, a refund (846) can follow.
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