Code 583: reverse lien indicator.
From IRS Document 6209, the IRS's processing codes manual.
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Document 6209 says
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Reverse Lien Indicator
The full Document 6209 entry, as printed
I/B Reverse Lien Indicator 77 or Generated Transaction Reverses TC 582. Deletes Cross-Reference SSN (BMF only). TC 583s will be generated in the conversion run for those modules where the last CSED has expired and the first “lien only” TC 582 posted after cycle 198301 (BMF), or 198313 (IMF) (i.e. “Self-releasing” liens). Posts a cross reference TIN from a transfer on a revenue receipt transaction. Effective 1/2007, TC 583 must be used with one of the following definer codes: DC 1 - released DC 2 - withdrawal due to administrative error DC 3 - withdrawal due to collection due process appeal rights. DC 4 - reversal DC 5 - self-released (statute expiration)
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Questions people ask
What does code 583 mean on my IRS transcript?
Document 6209 calls it "Reverse Lien Indicator".
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