Code 531: reversal of a currently not collectible account.
From IRS Document 6209, the IRS's processing codes manual.
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Reversal of a Currently not Collectible Account
The full Document 6209 entry, as printed
I/B Reversal of a Currently not Collectible Account 77 Indicates that the Account is now considered collectible.
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What does code 531 mean on my IRS transcript?
Document 6209 calls it "Reversal of a Currently not Collectible Account".
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