Code 534: expired balance write- off, accrued or assessed.
From IRS Document 6209, the IRS's processing codes manual.
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Document 6209 says
Credit. Used on individual (IMF) accounts.
Expired Balance Write- off, accrued or assessed
The full Document 6209 entry, as printed
Credit (PJ) I/B Expired Balance Write- off, accrued or assessed 54 May be input for zero or with an amount. If input with an amount, it credits the tax module for the portion of assessed module balance on which the CSED has expired and restricts the computer from interest and Failure to Pay Penalty computations.
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What does code 534 mean on my IRS transcript?
Document 6209 calls it "Expired Balance Write- off, accrued or assessed".
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