Code 167: abatement of failure to file penalty.
From IRS Document 6209, the IRS's processing codes manual.
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Abatement of Failure to File Penalty
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Credit (NPJ) I/B Abatement of Failure to File Penalty Generated Transaction Abates a previously assessed computer generated Failure to File Penalty (TC 1660 when a change occurs in return due date or tax due at due date.
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Document 6209 calls it "Abatement of Failure to File Penalty".
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