Code 897: dmf offset reversal.
From IRS Document 6209, the IRS's processing codes manual.
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DMF Offset Reversal
The full Document 6209 entry, as printed
Credit (NPJ) I/B DMF Offset Reversal 47, 54 Credits the tax module with the amount of DMF offset reversal requested. Reverse in whole or in part an associated TC 896 with a matching agency and sub- agency. BMF: Valid on Form 1120.
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What does code 897 mean on my IRS transcript?
Document 6209 calls it "DMF Offset Reversal".
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