Code 681: dishonored.
From IRS Document 6209, the IRS's processing codes manual.
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Document 6209 says
Debit. Used on individual (IMF) accounts.
Dishonored
The full Document 6209 entry, as printed
Debit I/B Dishonored 19, 24, 58, Reverses a dishonored check submitted as a (PJ) Designated Payment 87 designated payment of interest. Reduces the TC 680 transaction in whole or in part. If not accompanied by a secondary TC 280, a TC 286 is systemically generated.
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What does code 681 mean on my IRS transcript?
Document 6209 calls it "Dishonored".
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