Code 535: reversal of expired balance write- off.
From IRS Document 6209, the IRS's processing codes manual.
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Reversal of Expired Balance Write- off
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Debit (PJ) I/B Reversal of Expired Balance Write- off 54 Reverses a TC 534 in whole or in part by debiting the tax module for the amount of the module balance which was written off incorrectly. If it completely reverses the TC 534 amount, the restrictions on computer computation of interest and FTP Penalty are removed.
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Document 6209 calls it "Reversal of Expired Balance Write- off".
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