Code 295: tentative carryback allowance with interest computation date.
From IRS Document 6209, the IRS's processing codes manual.
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Tentative Carryback Allowance with Interest Computation Date
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Credit (NPJ) I/B Tentative Carryback Allowance with Interest Computation Date 54 Used to input a tentative allowance, contains a beginning interest computation date, and can carry TC 290, 291 or penalty code. Otherwise same as TC 291. Will post to module even if AIMS Indicator (TC 420) is on. IMF: Will resequence until interest computation date is earlier than current 23C date. BMF: Will unpost (UPC 497, RC2) with secondary TC date later than current 23C date. Valid with tax class 2 or 3 only. Form 1045, Application for Tentative Refund, is used by taxpayers. Form 1139, Corporation Application for Tentative Refund, is used by corporations. Claims refund from carryback of a net operating loss, unused general business credit, unused research credit, net capital loss or overpayment of tax due to a claim or right adjustment under section 1341(b)(1) or 6411; Regs. Sec. 1.6411-1. Blocking Series 900-909 will generate a CP 55.
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Document 6209 calls it "Tentative Carryback Allowance with Interest Computation Date".
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