Code 591: satisfying trans..
From IRS Document 6209, the IRS's processing codes manual.
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Satisfying Trans.
The full Document 6209 entry, as printed
B/I/ E Satisfying Trans. 14, 49 or Generated Transaction No longer liable for tax. Satisfies this module and all subsequent modules for same MFT if not already delinquent. Requires a three digit closing code for IDRS input. See Section 11.8(3) for appropriate closing codes.
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Document 6209 calls it "Satisfying Trans.".
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