Code 971: miscellaneous transaction.
A notice or action. The meaning depends on the action code, which the transcript prints as text.
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Match the text to /codes/971; many 971s mean a letter was mailed.
Document 6209 says
Used on individual (IMF) accounts.
Miscellaneous Transaction
The full Document 6209 entry, as printed
B/I/ A Miscellaneous Transaction 77 Performs different actions based on the Action Code which are listed separately.
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What does code 971 mean on my IRS transcript?
Document 6209 calls it "Miscellaneous Transaction". A notice or action. The meaning depends on the action code, which the transcript prints as text. Match the text to /codes/971; many 971s mean a letter was mailed.
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