Code 712: correction of 710 or 716 processed in error.
From IRS Document 6209, the IRS's processing codes manual.
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Debit. Used on individual (IMF) accounts.
Correction of 710 or 716 Processed In Error
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Debit (PJ) I/B Correction of 710 or 716 Processed In Error 48 Reverses a TC 710 or 716 credit in whole or in part by debiting the Tax Module. Generally requires a counter entry of TC 710 to credit the correct Module. Releases excess ES Credit Freeze. Transaction date must match TC 710 or 716 date.
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What does code 712 mean on my IRS transcript?
Document 6209 calls it "Correction of 710 or 716 Processed In Error".
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