Code 856: overpayment interest transfer by computer.
From IRS Document 6209, the IRS's processing codes manual.
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Document 6209 says
Debit. Used on individual (IMF) accounts.
Overpayment Interest Transfer by Computer
The full Document 6209 entry, as printed
Debit (NPJ) I/B Overpayment Interest Transfer by Computer Generated Transaction Debits the tax module for the amount of interest which can be transferred and applied to a tax module in debit (balance due) status. The corresponding credit is TC 736.
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What does code 856 mean on my IRS transcript?
Document 6209 calls it "Overpayment Interest Transfer by Computer".
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