- 5.1.12.21 Refund Offset
- 5.1.12.22 U.S. Tax Court Subpoena
- 5.1.12.23 Backup Withholding — Overview
- 5.1.12.24 Indian Tribal Governments
- 5.1.12.25 Outgoing Mutual Collection Assistance Requests
- 5.1.12.26 Treasury Enforcement Communications System
- Exhibit 5.1.12-1 Suggested Text for Letter to Taxpayer to Apply for Exemption (Reference: IRM 5.1.12.12, Taxpayers Exempt from Taxation for Religious Reasons)
- Exhibit 5.1.12-2 Outgoing MCAR Data Sheet (Reference: IRM 5.1.12.25.4 , Procedures for Preparing an Outgoing MCAR Request )
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There are four types of refund offset:
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Individual Master File Automatic Refund Offset
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Offset into a Business Master File Module
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Offset out of a BMF Module
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Offset Across the Individual and Business Master Files
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Each type of offset is discussed below.
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Follow the applicable procedures for each type of offset.
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When an IMF taxpayer files a refund return:
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the Master File automatically recognizes whether the taxpayer owes for another module within the IMF,
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the refund is offset to pay the amount owed on the other module, and
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the taxpayer is sent a notice which shows where the refund was applied.
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A refund on an IMF return will be offset withouta TC 130 in certain situations. The following example explains those situations. In all of the following situations, TC 130 input is notrequired for IMF refund offset. The offset will happen automatically.
Example:
Richard and Mary Brown owe a joint IMF liability and then subsequently:
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Richard and Mary Brown file a joint return.
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Richard and Mary file a joint return as Mary and Richard Brown (primary and secondary switch positions on the return).
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Richard Brown files a refund return separately from Mary.
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Richard Brown files a joint return as the primary taxpayer with a new secondary taxpayer.
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Mary Brown files a refund return separately from Richard.
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When a balance due return is filed on the BMF and the credits claimed agree with the credits posted, the module will allow offsets into it.
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When a balance due return is filed on the BMF and the credits claimed do not agree with the credits posted, a notice is sent from the campus to the taxpayer which shows the total amount of credits posted to the module.
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If this notice is sent, offsets are not allowed into the module until the taxpayer has a chance to respond.
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Once the notice is sent, offsets will be allowed into the module if:
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the taxpayer does not respond to the notice within 10 cycles, or
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the taxpayer acknowledges that the amount is owed.
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Handle a BAL DUE like any other payment tracer or adjustment case when the taxpayer says the amount is not owed.
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Request TC 130 when the BMF Name Control does notmatch the IMF Name Control.
Reminder:
This may occur when the owner of a single member Limited Liability Company (LLC) is liable for employment taxes assessed in the name of the LLC. Request TC 130 only when an individual owner is identified as the liable taxpayer for employment tax periods ending before January 1, 2009. See IRM 5.1.21, Collecting from LLCs, to identify the liable taxpayer.
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If there is an overpayment on a BMF module and the credits claimed on the return filed agree with the credits posted, the taxpayer can request the overpayment be transferred to another module with a balance due. Any remaining overpayment will be applied to other balance due modules. If there are no other balance due modules, the overpayment will be refunded.
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If there is an overpayment on a BMF module and the payments claimed on the return filed do not agree with the amounts credited, a notice is sent from the campus to the taxpayer which shows the amount of credits posted to the module. The notice will,
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list all credits posted (if there is enough room), or
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show only the total credit (if there is not enough room to list all credits posted), and
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ask where the overpayment should be applied.
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If this notice is sent, offsets are not allowed out of the module until the taxpayer has a chance to respond.
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Once the notice is sent, offsets will be allowed out of the module if:
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the taxpayer does not respond to the notice within 10 cycles, or
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the taxpayer acknowledges there is an amount owed on another module.
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Apply the overpayment as requested by the taxpayer if the taxpayer says where the overpayment should be applied.
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Refund the overpayment if the taxpayer asks for a refund and there are no BAL DUE modules.
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Request TC 130 when the BMF Name Control does notmatch the IMF Name Control.
Reminder:
For an LLC, request TC 130 only when an individual owner is identified as the liable taxpayer for liabilities assessed in the name and EIN of the LLC. For excise tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2008 and for employment tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2009, the LLC is the liable taxpayer, so TC 130 should not be requested. See IRM 5.1.21, Collecting from LLCs.
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When an IMF refund return is filed and it includes an Employer Identification Number (EIN) on a Schedule C or F, this EIN is checked for any amounts owed for BMF taxes. If there are BMF taxes owed, the IMF refund will generally be offset to the BMF to pay the BMF taxes.
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It is never " too late" to input TC 130; you can request TC 130 input any time within the applicable period of limitations.
Example:
Several years ago, a taxpayer filed a final Schedule C for his business along with his Form 1040. The business still had a balance due. The IMF refund was not offset for several years. Then the revenue officer (RO) working the BMF BAL DUE realized TC 130 needed to be input on the IMF. The RO requested TC 130 input and the taxpayer's refund was offset the subsequent year and full paid the BMF BAL DUE.
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If the taxpayer's Form 1040 return has multiple Schedules C or F attached, only the EIN from the first one will be input for offset.
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The widespread adoption of limited liability companies (LLCs) has caused frequent failure of IMF refunds to automatically offset to BMF liabilities, when appropriate.
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When the owner of an LLC is the liable taxpayer and reports employment taxes in the owner's name, the BMF Name Control (NC) will match the IMF NC. If there are BMF taxes owed, the IMF refund will generally be offset to the BMF to pay the BMF taxes.
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When the liability of an individual owner of an LLC is reported in the name of the LLC, the BMF NC is different from the IMF NC and the system will not perform the offset. Request TC 130 for those tax periods where an individual owner is identified as the liable taxpayer for liabilities assessed in the name and EIN of the LLC.
Reminder:
Until 1/1/09 the single member owner would still be liable. After that time, if the LLC is identified as the liable taxpayer, the individual is not liable and TC 130 should not be requested. See IRM 5.1.21, Collecting from LLCs.
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For excise tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2008 or employment tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2009, the LLC is the liable taxpayer. TC 130 should not be requested, except before the assessment of a Trust Fund Recovery Penalty, as described below.
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Screen your assigned BAL DUEs periodically to determine if it is necessary to request input of TC 130.
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When a new inter-Area transfer-in BAL DUE is issued, it will already have TC 130 input by the Campus Compliance Services (CCS).
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Make the determination to request input of TC 130 subject to the refund offset threshold in LEM 5.1.12.21.2, Refund Offset.
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Request input of TC 130 if an overpayment can reasonably be expected as a credit to the outstanding liability before the expiration of the statute.
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Do notrequest input of TC 130 if less than six months remain on the collection statue.
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Request input of TC 130, if applicable, when you:
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report a BAL DUE(s) currently not collectible, or
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enter into an installment agreement for longer than six months.
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Be alert to situations where a taxpayer submits a refund return and the refund would normally be offset within the Master File without a TC 130, but because of the timing, the refund may be issued.
Example:
Taxpayer submits a refund and a balance due return at the same time. The refund return may post before the balance due return. To prevent the refund from being issued, input TC 130 so the refund will be held until the balance due return posts.
Example:
Taxpayer files a refund return and the refund has not been issued yet. Then the taxpayer files a balance due return. To prevent the refund from being issued, request input of TC 130.
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Request input of TC 130 when a refund may be issued before the assessment of a Trust Fund Recovery Penalty. See IRM 5.7.4.7, Notification of Proposed Assessment.
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Request input of TC 130 when a refund will be issued because a taxpayer with an outstanding liability files a refund return with you.
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Close a BAL DUE by requesting input of TC 470 CC 93 if the taxpayer files a refund due return with you and:
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the return appears to be prepared correctly, and
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the refund will full pay the BAL DUE.
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Follow the appropriate procedures below to request input of TC 130 to offset a refund.
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Sometimes a taxpayer's Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is not established on the Master File.
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Follow these procedures to request input of TC 130 on a taxpayer whose Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is not established on the Master File:
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Request input of TC 130 and:
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request input of TC 000 with a mail filing requirement of 3, and
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include the taxpayer's last known address on the TC 000 request.
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Request input of TC 130 to offset an IMF refund in the situations displayed in the following table. Otherwise, any overpayment will be refunded without TC 130 present on the account.
Example:
John and Carol Blue owe a joint liability. John dies and Carol marries Tom Green. Unless a TC 130 is input on Tom Green's SSN, any overpayment on a Tom and Carol Green return (Carol as secondary taxpayer) will be refunded.
Example:
Diane Yellow owes a single liability. She marries William Red. Unless a TC 130 is input on William Red's SSN, any overpayment on a William and Diane Red return (Diane is the secondary taxpayer) will be refunded.
Example:
Steven and Marcia Orange owe a joint liability. They divorce and Marcia marries James Purple and they file a joint return as Marcia (primary) and James (secondary) Purple. Unless a TC 130 is input on Marcia's SSN, the refund will be issued.
Request TC 130 input when: Procedure a taxpayer owes outstanding joint IMF liabilities and then the taxpayer filed as a secondary taxpayer with someone not liable for the amount due. Request input of TC 130 on the primary individual's Social Security Number (SSN) so any overpayments will be applied to the outstanding joint IMF liabilities. a taxpayer owes outstanding joint IMF liabilities, and the secondary taxpayer filed as a primary taxpayer on a joint return with someone other than the spouse who was liable for the tax. Request input of TC 130 on the primary individual's Social Security Number (SSN) so any overpayments will be applied to the outstanding joint IMF liabilities. a taxpayer owes Non-Master File (NMF) liabilities. Request input of TC 130 on the individual's Social Security Number (SSN) so any overpayments will be applied to the outstanding NMF liabilities. -
Request input of TC 130 to offset an IMF refund in the situations displayed in the following table. Otherwise, any overpayment will be refunded without TC 130 present on the account.
Note:
Even though certain IMF refunds are automatically offset against BMF liabilities as discussed above, there are exceptions.
Example:
Timothy Black is the single member owner of an LLC, and is identified as the liable taxpayer for unpaid employment taxes. Unless a TC 130 is input on Timothy Black's SSN, any overpayment on a Timothy and Bridgette Black income tax return will be refunded.
Request TC 130 input when: Procedure a taxpayer is a partner in a partnership and owes partnership liabilities. Request input of TC 130 on the general partner's SSN so the refund will offset to the outstanding partnership liability when outstanding partnership liabilities exist and the general partner files a personal refund return. a taxpayer is a sole proprietor and owes sole proprietor liabilities. Request input of TC 130 on the sole proprietor's SSN so the refund will offset to the outstanding liability when outstanding sole proprietor liabilities exist and the proprietor files a personal refund return without a Schedule C or F. a taxpayer is the single member owner of an LLC, and the owner is liable for its employment taxes. Request input of TC 130 on the owner's SSN so the refund will offset to the outstanding liability assessed in the name and EIN of the LLC when the owner is identified as the liable taxpayer for employment taxes and files a personal refund return.
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Request input of TC 130 to offset a BMF refund in the situations displayed in the following table, otherwise, any overpayment will be refunded without TC 130 present on the account.
Request TC 130 input when: Procedure a taxpayer owes IMF liabilities and is also active on the BMF. Request input of TC 130 on the individual's Employer Identification Number (EIN) so any overpayments on the BMF will be applied to the IMF liabilities. a taxpayer owes IRAF (Individual Retirement Account File) liabilities and is also active on the BMF. Request input of TC 130 on the individual's employer identification number so any overpayments on the BMF will be applied to the IRAF liabilities. a taxpayer owes Non-Master File(NMF) liabilities and is also active on the BMF. Request input of TC 130 on the employer identification number so any overpayments will be applied to the NMF liabilities. a taxpayer owes BMF liabilities under more than one Employer Identification Number (EIN). Request input of TC 130 on the other EIN(s) so any overpayments will be applied to any outstanding liabilities. a taxpayer owes IMF liabilities and is identified as the liable taxpayer on the BMF as the single member owner of an LLC Request input of TC 130 on the EIN of the LLC where the individual is identified as the liable taxpayer so any overpayments on the BMF will be applied to the IMF liabilities. Reminder:
Overpayments from BMF tax periods where the LLC is identified as the liable taxpayer should not be applied to IMF liabilities.
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Use Form 3177, Notice of Action for Entry on Master File, for all other requests for input of TC 130.
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See the following procedure for reporting a BAL DUE account Currently not Collectible (CNC).
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Use Form 53, Report of Currently Not Collectible Taxes , to request input of TC 130 when you are reporting a BAL DUE account CNC.
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After your group manager (GM) approves the CNC recommendation, ICS will print Form 3177. The form provides space for manual input of additional information.
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See TIN not on MF above when you need to request input of TC 130 on a taxpayer whose Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is not established on the Master File.
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Include the following on all TC 130 input documents:
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Form number, tax period, and Taxpayer Identification Number of the cross-referenced liabilities, and
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Social Security Number and name of each taxpayer responsible for any joint liability.
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Be sure to request input of the TC 130 on the primary number if a joint return is filed.
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Do not request any other type of input on the same document.
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Send Form 3177requesting input of TC 130 by secure e-mail to Centralized Case Processing (CCP).
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Request release of the TC 130 freeze when:
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the liability is paid or abated in full before receipt of CP 44, 188, or NMFL transcript, or
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the liability is closed by an adjustment (TC 470 CC 90).
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Use Form 3177 with a TC 131 in the "Other" block to release the TC 130 freeze.
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Request input of TC 131 if a TC 130 was input in anticipation of assessing a Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TRFP) pursuant to IRM 5.7.4.7, Notification of Proposed Assessment, and IRM 5.1.12.20.2(6) , Offset Bypass Refund Procedures, and:
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the recommendation to assess the TFRP is rejected,
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the penalty is not assessed within two weeks after Campus Compliance Services (CCS) contacts the revenue officer about a refund that has been frozen, or
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the TFRP is assessed, unless it is assessed against a person who files as a secondary taxpayer, and the spouse is not assessed, then overpayments will be refunded if a TC 130 is not present.
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Include an explanation about why you are requesting TC 131 on the Form 3177.
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Record the date and reason in the case history.
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Send Form 3177 requesting input of TC 131 by secure e-mail to Centralized Case Processing (CCP).
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After offset within the Master File, Master File entities containing a TC 130 are frozen from refunding. A notice is generated when a frozen credit is available:
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Notice CP 44 is generated for IMF cases, and
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Notice CP 188 is generated for BMF cases.
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Non Master File Liability (NMFL) transcripts are generated when a second credit posts to a module after a CP 44 or a CP 188 is issued and the frozen credit condition is unreversed. A TC 740 causes a transcript to be generated, but a CP 44 or a CP 188 is not issued.
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Campus Compliance Services (CCS) processes all CP 44 and CP 188 notices and NMFL transcripts.
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The CP 44 and CP 188 notices and NMFL transcripts:
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indicate that a refund credit is available for offset against a "130 case" , and
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serve as a turnaround document informing CCS where to apply the overpayment.
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Use Part 2 of the CP 44/188 or the NMFL transcript to:
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request transfer of the credit,
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notify CCS to release the frozen credit, or
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request input of TC 131.
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Send Parts 2 and 3 of the CP 44/188 and/or the NMFL transcript to Advisory via Form 3210, Document Transmittal .
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You can send these to Advisory on a daily basis, or you can accumulate them and send them on a weekly basis. Advisory will send Parts 2 and 3 of the CP 44/188 and/or NMFL transcripts to CCS via Form 3210, Document Transmittal.
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At the discretion of the Area Director, Internal Revenue Service employees may be called upon to serve a subpoena issued by the United States Tax Court.
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The Clerk of the Tax Court will furnish the original of the subpoena to the Office of Chief Counsel. The Office of Chief Counsel will forward the subpoena to the area in which the witness resides.
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The Area Director will forward Tax Court subpoenas to be served by Collection employees to the Field Territory Manager. The letter or memorandum to the Area Director transmitting the subpoena for service will contain any special instructions that Area Counsel wishes communicated to the official serving the subpoenas, or to the witness.
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The Field Territory Manager should promptly assign Tax Court subpoenas using Form 2209, Courtesy Investigation.
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See IRM 5.1.8, Courtesy Investigations.
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Accomplish service by personally showing the witness the original subpoena and delivering a copy of the subpoena to the witness.
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Mark"Return on Service" on the original subpoena.
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Acknowledge such return before a Service official authorized to administer oaths.
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Forward the original through channels for transmittal to the Office of Chief Counsel after you have properly served a copy of the subpoena.
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Financial Institutions (including banks) and other businesses that pay certain kinds of income must file an information return with the IRS. Generally, these income payments are not subject to withholding; however they may be subject to "backup withholding."
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The IRS has two separate Backup Withholding (BWH) programs that require payers to withhold at the backup withholding rate from recipients’ (payees’) payment of Form 1099 income. They are:
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Backup Withholding "B" — Notice Incorrect/Missing TIN process, and
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Backup Withholding "C" — Notice Underreporter/Nonfiler process.
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The "B" BWH program provides notices to payers (a financial institution, business or person) who file information returns (the Forms 1099 listed below) with incorrect or missing Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs) pursuant to Treasury Regulation 31.3406(d)-5(d).
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Notices CP2100 and CP2100A advise payers that backup withholding (BWH) could become necessary if a payee (the recipient of a Form 1099) fails to certify his/her TIN.
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The"B" BWH program includes the following information returns:
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Form 1099-B,
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Form 1099-DIV,
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Form 1099-INT,
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Form 1099-MISC,
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Form 1099-OID, and
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Form 1099-PATR.
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Refer to the Backup Withholding "B" procedures contained in IRM 5.19.3.4.1,TIN-Related "B" BWH Notices (CP 2100 & CP 2100A), when you have a BWH "B" BAL DUE assigned to you.
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Find more detailed information on the Backup Withholding (BWH) B rules and procedures for payers in Publication 1281, Backup Withholding for Missing and Incorrect Name/TIN(s).
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The "C" BWH program provides notices to payees (recipients of the Forms 1099 listed below) who have underreported their interest or dividend income or failed to file a tax return reporting such income when required pursuant to Regulation 31.3406 (c)-1.
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These notices inform the payee what must be done to prevent backup withholding (BWH).
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The "C" BWH program includes the following information returns:
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Form 1099-DIV,
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Form 1099-INT,
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Form 1099-OID, and
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Form 1099-PATR.
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Refer to the Backup Withholding "C" procedures contained in IRM 5.19.3.4.2.2, Procedures for Underreporter/Nonfiler "C" BWH Notices, when you have a case involving BWH "C" assigned to you.
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Find additional information for payers who need to start BWH " C" in Publication 1335, Underreporter Backup Withholding Questions and Answers.
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Prepare Form 4442, Inquiry Referral, if:
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the taxpayer requests to have backup withholding (BWH) discontinued, and
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all the tax modules for which the taxpayer may be liable for BWH are satisfied.
Refer to IRM 5.19.3.4.2.9, "C" BWH Satisfying Transactions.
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Forward the completed Form 4442 to the Compliance Services Collection Operations (CSCO) operations in KCSC or PSC. See IRM 5.19.3.4.2.11(4),"C" BWH Procedures.
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Advise the taxpayer that he/she may file Form 911, Request for Taxpayer Advocate Service Assistance , when some or all of the following apply:
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the taxpayer is experiencing or may experience an economic harm because he/she has limited income which is needed to meet necessary living expenses,
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backup withholding at the applicable rate will cause significant overwithholding,
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it appears unlikely that the taxpayer will underreport again, and
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the IRS office will not grant the relief requested or will not grant the relief in time to avoid the economic harm.
Example:
Senior citizens on a limited, fixed income or other taxpayers dealing with a catastrophic illness (and the related expensive unreimbursed medical expenses) may need to file Form 911 for quick relief.
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IRC § 7871 states that Indian tribal governments shall be treated as states for certain purposes, so a unique relationship exists between Indian tribal governments and the United States government. This relationship requires a heightened level of sensitivity with respect to compliance efforts.
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The Indian Tribal Governments (ITG) office in the Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TE/GE) Operating Division was established in 2000 to assist Indian tribes with federal tax issues. The ITG office coordinates all aspects of tax administration as it impacts Indian tribes including direct assistance, indirect assistance, compliance checks, and examination of returns. The ITG office:
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is responsible for ensuring that the Service is in compliance with the various Executive Orders outlining the relationships and protocols required in working with Indian tribes,
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provides primary front-line service by five field groups which are aligned respective to tribal affiliations wherever possible, and
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serves as the central point for allService contacts with Federally recognized Indian tribes.
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Refer to the following IRM sections for additional information:
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IRM 4.86.1,Indian Tribal Governments Administration, and
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IRM 4.88.1, Examination Issues Pertaining to ITG Cases.
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Indian tribal governmental accounts can be complex and involve an array of legal issues so the Indian Tribal Governments (ITG) personnel (i.e., ITG specialists) are specially trained in the unique areas of tax law and protocol that apply to Indian tribes.
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The ITG specialist will:
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act as a liaison and central point of contact between the Indian tribal officials and the revenue officer (RO) assigned to the case and will advise the officials in advance of a visit from the RO.
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assist the RO with case-related technical issues specific to Indian tribes
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Tribal constitutions or tribal resolutions may designate a specific person to address tax matters. Land ownership legalities are outlined by treaty to ensure that legal rights are not violated. Technical issues specific to Indian tribes are listed below. This list is not all-inclusive.
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Determining appropriate contacts within a tribe
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Determining land ownership legalities unique to Indian tribes
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Filing requirements
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Conducting full compliance checks
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Identifying leviable and non-leviable assets
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Regulations
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Treaties
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Court decisions
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Statutes
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Tax law
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Disclosure issues
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Special rules apply to Indian tribes for some tax returns. See IRM 4.88.1.5.3, Filing Requirements.
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Identify Indian tribal government entities on IDRS by the business operating division (BOD) code TE and the employment code I.
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Refer to IRM 4.88.1.4, Federal Tax Status Of Indian Tribal Governments, for information on Federal taxation issues involving Indian tribal governments.
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Contact the local area ITG group manager before making initial contact on Indian tribal government (ITG) accounts. Access the "How to Contact ITG" page on at http://www.irs.gov/govt/tribes/article/0,,id=96133,00.html to determine the appropriate ITG field contact.
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The ITG Manager will assign an ITG specialist to work with you.
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Contact the ITG specialist when you:
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need to visit an individual tribal member on tribal land to work an IMF account,
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have questions about specific filing requirements, or
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you are contemplating taking anyenforcement action.
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Do not assume that the CFO, Treasurer, or Tribal Administrator is the designated tribal contact.
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Work closely with an ITG specialist to determine the appropriate contacts within the tribes because the specific person to address tax matters with may be designated in a tribal constitution or through a tribal resolution.
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Coordinate with the ITG specialist as your central point of contact with the tribal officials. The ITG specialist will advise the officials of your planned visit.
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Keep the ITG specialist involved in material interactions between you, as the representative of the Service, and the tribal government.
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Maintain contact with the ITG specialist regarding:
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updated plans of action, and
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general case developments such as receipt of a new BAL DUE or DEL RET.
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Have the ITG specialist assist you in conducting a full compliance check.
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Inform the ITG specialist about any new ITG case issuances that arenot properly identified as an Indian tribal government accounts.
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Do not inadvertently violate Indian tribal legal rights because there are tribal sovereignty and land ownership legalities unique to Indian tribes which are outlined by treaty.
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The Service must comply with Presidential Executive Orders. See IRM 4.86.1. 5, Tribal Sovereignty Overview.
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Contact the ITG specialist before you take any necessary enforcement action on an ITG account, including the filing of a Notice of Federal Tax Lien, the assessment of the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty, or the service of a summons.
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Work closely with an ITG specialist to ensure that you secure approval of the ITG Director before serving a summons.
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Donotserve a summons on a tribal government or a third party for information concerning a tribal government without approval of the ITG Director.
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Work closely with an ITG specialist when you need to serve a levy or you are contemplating a property seizure.
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Donotserve a levy or seize property to collect a tribal government BAL DUE without first coordinating with the ITG specialist.
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This subsection discusses Mutual Collection Assistance Requests (MCARs) in general and outgoing MCARs in specific.
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The United States has entered into a number of bilateral tax treaties that contain broad provisions for assistance in collection. We currently have five mutual collection income tax treaty partners:
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Canada,
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Denmark,
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France,
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The Netherlands, and
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Sweden.
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We also have one estate and gift tax treaty with France that has broad provisions for collection assistance.
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The U.S. tax treaties with Canada, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, and Sweden provide that the treaty partner may request assistance from IRS in collecting taxes owed to the treaty partner by individuals residing in the United States. Such requests from the treaty partner to the United States are referred to as incoming Mutual Collection Assistance Requests.
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See IRM 5.1.8.7.7, Incoming Mutual Collection Assistance Requests (MCARs).