Code 474: interrupts normal delinquency processing.
From IRS Document 6209, the IRS's processing codes manual.
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Interrupts Normal Delinquency Processing
The full Document 6209 entry, as printed
I/B/ E Interrupts Normal Delinquency Processing 49, 77 Creates unscheduled delinquent return period on ECC Master File or to prevent IDRS Delinquency notice or TDI/DEL RET issuance for specific Delinquent Return notice status period present on IDRS Taxpayer Information File (TIF). Establishes tax module; posts status 02 with status indicator “C” to module when established or if module has status less than 02. BMF or EPMF delinquency check will issue Compliance for 02 “C” Status Period on first check made after TC 474 is reversed or after number of cycles (input with TC 474) has expired since posting. Expiration of TC 474 delay (number of input cycles) or reversal of TC 474 will cause the module to revert to the prior TDI/DEL RET notice status and continue TDI/DEL RET processing. Use TC590 & reverse with TC592 to force account into TDI/DEL RET status.
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Document 6209 calls it "Interrupts Normal Delinquency Processing".
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