Code 836: overpayment credit elect transferred to next periods tax.
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Document 6209 says
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Overpayment Credit Elect Transferred to Next Periods Tax
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Debit (NPJ) I/B Overpayment Credit Elect Transferred to Next Periods Tax Generated Transaction A debit for the amount of overpayment elected to be applied to the following tax period. ECC computer generated upon posting a Form CT-1, 720, 940, 940EZ, 941, 943, 945, 990C, 990T, 990PF, 1040, 1041, 1042, 1120 if a credit amount exists.
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What does code 836 mean on my IRS transcript?
Document 6209 calls it "Overpayment Credit Elect Transferred to Next Periods Tax". You chose to apply the refund to next year's tax. No refund check for that part.
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