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3.22.3  Individual Income Tax Returns (Cont. 7)

3.22.3.115  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 118 — (CE) Withholding Greater than Thirty Three and One Third Percent

  1. EC 118 generates when the withholding amount is inconsistent with other data on the return.

  2. Refer to IRM 3.12.3 and 3.22.3 for invalid conditions and correction procedures.

3.22.3.115.1  (01-01-2009)
Fields Displayed — EC 118

  1. The following fields are displayed for EC 118.

    1040NR 1040NR-EZ Field Title
    01FSC 01FSC Filing Status Code
    01CCC 01CCC Computer Condition Code
    01RPC 01RPC Return Processing Code
    02NC> 02NC> Non Compute Code
    0308 0303 Wages
    0309A   Taxable Interest
    0310A   Ordinary Dividend
    0310B   Qualified Dividends
    0312 0305 Scholarships/Fellowships/Grants
    0316B   Taxable IRA Distribution
    0317B   Taxable Pensions and Annuities
    0335 0310 Adjusted Gross Income
    >>>> >>>> AGI Underprint
    0558 0518 Withholding
    0559 0519 Estimated Tax Payments
    0564 0520 Form 1040C Credit
    0565   Tax Withheld at Source
    0566A   Tax Withheld Section 1446 Form 8805
    0566B   Tax Withheld Section 1446 Form 1042-S
    0567A   Form 8288 Withholding
    0567B   Form 1042-S Withheld under Section 1445
    0569 0522 Total Payments
    05BDR> 05BDR> Balance/Due Overpayment Taxpayer Computer
    >>>> >>>> Balance/Due Overpayment Computer
    05BDR 05BDR Balance/Due Refund
    0572 0525 ES Credit Elect
    09NET>   Schedule C Profit/Loss Computer—Section 09
    10NET>   Schedule C Profit/Loss Computer—Section 10
    11NET>   Schedule C Profit/Loss Computer—Section 11
    1436>   Schedule F Profit/Loss Computer—Section 14
    1536>   Schedule F Profit/Loss Computer—Section 15
        Section XX Not Present

3.22.3.115.2  (01-01-2009)
Invalid Condition — EC 118

  1. EC 118 generates when the ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ , withholding is significant and RPC "G" is not present, either:

    1. RPC "C" is not present or FSC is 2, 5, or 6 with withholding equal to and/or greater than 33 1/3% of the sum of Wages, Taxable Interest, Taxable Dividends, Taxable IRA Distributions, Taxable Pension/Annuity and Gross Social Security.

    2. RPC "C" is present and FSC is 1, 3, 4, or 7 with withholding equal to or greater than 33 1/3% of the AGI computer.

3.22.3.115.3  (01-01-2009)
Correction Procedures — EC 118

  1. Correct coding and transcription errors and misplaced entries on displayed fields.

  2. Add all Wages and Withholding on Form(s) W-2, W-2G and 1099 for verification of entries on the tax return.

    Note:

    Enter CCC "8" and continue processing when withholding is supported by a single W-2 that is a substitute, handwritten, non standard typed or altered and the return is a refund return.

    1. If Wages are reported on Form W-2(s) which are not reflected in AGI adjust the Wages.
      Exception: If the taxpayer indicates part of the income reported on Form W-2 was not effectively connected because the compensation was for services performed partly inside and partly outside the United States (ex. reconciliation statement) accept the taxpayer's entry.#

    2. If Wages were included on Schedule C or F, adjust the Schedule SE if necessary, then adjust the Schedule C or F and move the Wages to the wage line.

      Exception:

      Do not move Schedule C income for Insurance Salespersons, Ministers, and "Statutory Employee" to the Wages line. Enter RPC "G" .

    3. If SST/RRTA withholding is shown as Federal Tax Withheld, adjust Withholding as appropriate.

3.22.3.115.3.1  (01-01-2009)
Correction Procedures — EC 118 for Form 1040NR/NR-EZ

  1. Enter RPC "G"

    1. The taxpayer reported withholding on Line 58, Form 1040NR or Line 18 , Form 1040NR—EZ, but exempted all the income due to a tax treaty or

    2. Community Property is involved and/or RPC "C" and FSC 1, or 3 are both present, or

    3. The taxpayer reported scholarship, fellowship, grant, or stipend as wages and the amount has been adjusted, or

    4. The Withholding is from Gambling Income (Form W-2G).

      Note:

      Tax withheld from Gambling winnings on Form 1042-S are reported on Line 65, Form 1040NR.

    5. The taxpayer's Form W-2(s) include income that was not effectively connected to the United States. (W-2 is for services performed partly inside and partly outside the United States).

    6. The taxpayer is from one of the countries listed below that are exempt from tax on their social security income:

      List of countries exempt from tax on social security income
      Canada
      Egypt
      Germany
      India (benefits paid to individuals who are both residents and national of India)
      Ireland
      Israel
      Italy
      Japan
      Romania
      United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland , Scotland, and Wales)

  2. Other Retirement Withholding: Survivor Benefit Annuities (SBAs)/Survivor Benefit Plans (SBPs) (Pensions and Annuities)

    1. A member of the United States military reaching retirement age may elect to receive, during his/her lifetime, a reduced United States military pension in order that his/her surviving spouse may continue to draw a United States military pension after his/her death. After the death of the United States military retiree, the pension which is paid to the retiree's surviving spouse is called a "Survivor Benefit Annuity" (SBA) or a "Survivor Benefit Plan" (SBP).

      Note:

      Form 1042-S with Income Code 14 from Office of Personnel Management, United States tax law holds that these benefits represent United States — sourced, taxable income unless United States tax law is overridden by a tax treaty between the United States and the country in which the NRA recipient is a resident.

    2. SBAs/SBPs paid to residents and citizens of the following countries who are not also United States citizens and/or United States permanent residents are not taxable in the United States under current tax treaties:

      List of Countries List of Countries
      China Mexico
      Denmark Netherlands
      Estonia New Zealand
      Finland Pakistan
      France Portugal
      Greece Russia
      Hungary Slovenia
      India South Africa
      Ireland Spain
      Italy Sweden
      Jamaica Switzerland
      Japan Thailand
      Korea, Republic of Tunisia
      Kazakhstan Turkey
      Latvia Ukraine
      Lithuania United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales)

    3. SBAs/SBPs paid to residents and citizens of the following countries are taxable in the United States at the following tax rates under current tax treaties (or in the absence of a treaty):

      Country Name Percentage (%)
      Canada 15%
      Commonwealth of Independent States (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) 30%
      Indonesia 15%
      Philippines (If services rendered in the United States) 30%
      Poland 30%
      All other countries (no tax treaty) 30%

    4. Assign TPNC 100 with the following literal: "Survivor Benefit Plans (SBPs) are taxable in the United States at the rate of 30%." .

  3. Form 1040NR and/or Dual Status:

    Form W-2... If all income Then
    On line 8 is excluded due to a tax treaty, Check Forms W—2 to ensure that all withholding reported is federal tax withheld.
    The amount reported is federal tax withheld, Enter RPC "G"
    It is determined that the withholding reported on the W—2 was foreign, rather than United States (federal) withholding, Disallow the withholding claimed.
    Scholarship/fellowship income has been excluded, Enter RPC "G" in Field 01RPC.

    Form 8805.....If Then
    The withholding claimed is from Form 8805 or Form 1042-S and the amount is ≡ ≡ or more, the withholding must be supported by Form 8805 or Form 1042-S . If missing, SSPND 215 for the missing document.
    The withholding document is present and is a Form 1042-S credit, Move the credit to Field 0566b.
    The withholding document is present and is a Form 8805 credit, Move the credit to Field 0566a.

    If Then
    Form 8288-A credit is claimed and has not been verified on the mini computer system in the FIRPTA unit, SSPND 360.
    FIRPTA Unit verified the credit Verify that Form 8288-A, box 3 amount(s) is reported on one of the following: Schedule D (column (d)), Form 4797 (column (d)), Schedule E Part ll, Form 4685 Section B, Supporting Statement or check page 4, line 85, column (d), Form 1040NR.
    Form 8288-A, box 3 amount(s) is not reported and Code and Edit did not dummy a Schedule D, GTSEC 12 and enter the amount(s) from Form 8288-A, box 3 to Field 1215.

    Note:

    Make sure that the year on the Form 8288-A is for the same year as the return.

3.22.3.115.3.2  (01-01-2009)
Correction Procedures — EC 118 for Form 1040/A/EZ

  1. If any of the withholding is from Form 8288-A or Form 8805, move the withholding to Field 05RIC.

  2. If the withholding is from Form SSA/RRB 1042-S and the taxpayer attaches a green card and declaration statement with similar words ("The SSA withheld taxes erroneously because I am a U. S. permanent resident and my green card has been neither revoked nor administratively or judicially determined to have been abandoned. I am filing a U. S. income tax return for the taxable year as a resident alien reporting all my worldwide income. I have not claimed benefits for the taxable year under an income tax treaty as a nonresident alien." ), allow the refund.

  3. If the withholding is from SSA/RRB 1042-S and the taxpayer is missing a green card and/or declaration statement(as indicated above):

    1. SSPND 215 and correspond for green card and/or declaration statement

    2. No reply (taxpayer must provide both the green card and declaration statement), delete the withholding where reported and when EC 330 generates send TPNC 442.

  4. Enter RPC "G"

    1. The taxpayer excludes income due to a tax treaty and Form 8833 is attached to Form 1040/A/EZ or

    2. Community Property is involved and/or RPC "C" and FSC 1, 3, 4 or 7 are both present, or

3.22.3.116  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 120

  1. Refer to IRM 3.12.3 for screen displays, invalid conditions and correction procedures.

3.22.3.117  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 121 — (CE) Excess SST/RRTA

  1. EC 121 generates when the taxpayer's amount for excess social security does not agree with the computer.

  2. Refer to IRM 3.12.3 and 3.22.3 for invalid conditions and correction procedures.

3.22.3.117.1  (01-01-2009)
Field Displayed — EC 121

  1. The following fields are displayed for EC 121.

    1040NR Field Title
    CL Clear Code
    01TXP Tax Period
    01FSC Filing Status Code
    01CCC Computer Condition Code
    0308 Wages
    04USS Unpaid SST Tax on Tips
    0558 Withholding
    0560 Excess SST Withheld

3.22.3.117.2  (01-01-2009)
Correction Procedures — EC 121

  1. Form 1040NR — Follow the instructions below:

    If Then
    Taxpayer (usually F, J, M or Q visa holders) attempts to have Social Security tax refunded, Send letter 513C, delete Social Security tax from field 0560 and field 0569, adjust total payments and Balance Due/Refund and notate in upper left hand corner of return 513C and Form 843 detached. Do not send TPNC.

    Exception:

    Nonresident aliens who file a joint return with a U. S. citizen electing to be treated as a resident alien for tax purposes are subject to U. S. tax rates and are to be processed under this Error Code.

    Note:

    If Form 843 is attached, detach and route to Adjustments. Notate on Routing slip "detached from Form 1040NR" .

3.22.3.118  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 122 — (CE) CCC "G" , "B" or RPC "L" Not Present/Zero Return

  1. EC 122 generates when there is inconsistent data on the return.

  2. Refer to IRM 3.12.3 for invalid conditions and correction procedures.

3.22.3.118.1  (01-01-2009)
Fields Displayed — EC 122

  1. The following fields are displayed for EC 122.

    1040NR 1040NR-EZ 1040-PR/SS Field Title
    01CCC 01CCC 01CCC Computer Condition Code
    01RPC 01RPC 01RPC Return Processing Code
    02NC>     Non Compute Code
      0303   Wages
    0335 0310   Adjusted Gross income
    >>>> >>>>   Adjusted Gross Income Computer
    0441 0415   Tentative Tax
    >>>> >>>>   Tentative Tax Computer
    0457 0417 0405 Total Tax
    0558 0518   Withholding
    05BDR> 05BDR> 05BDR> Balance/Due Overpayment Taxpayer Computer
    >>>> >>>> >>>> Balance Due Overpayment Computer
          Section XX Not Present

3.22.3.119  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 123 — (CE) Non-Compute Code 2 and Preparer's Data Present

  1. EC 123 generates when the return is identified as a non-compute and data is present for a preparer.

  2. Refer to IRM 3.12.3 for invalid conditions and correction procedures.

3.22.3.119.1  (01-01-2009)
Fields Displayed — EC 123

  1. The following fields are displayed for EC 123.

    1040NR 1040NR-EZ Field Title
    CL CL Clear Code
    01CCC 01CCC Computer Condition Code
    01PT 01PT Preparer's TIN
    01PE 01PE Preparer's EIN
    02NC> 02NC> Non Compute Code
    0558 0518 Withholding
    05BDR 05BDR Balance Due Refund
    >>>> >>>> Balance Due Overpayment Computer
    0572 0525 Estimated Tax Election
    05PC 05PC Preparer's Code

3.22.3.120  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 124

  1. Refer to IRM 3.12.3 for screen displays, invalid conditions and correction procedures.

3.22.3.121  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 125 — Federal Telephone Excise Tax

  1. EC 125 generates when Federal Telephone Excise Tax Verified is not significant and it is inconsistent with other data.

  2. Refer to IRM 3.12.3 for invalid conditions and correction procedures.

3.22.3.121.1  (01-01-2009)
Field Displayed — EC 125

  1. The following fields are displayed for EC 125

    1040NR 1040NR-EZ 1040-PR/SS Field Title
    01TXP 01TXP 01TXP Tax Period
    01RPC 01RPC 01RPC Return Processing Code
    05TET 05TET 05TET Federal Telephone Excise Tax
    >>>> >>>> >>>> Federal Telephone Excise Tax Computer
    05TEV 05TEV 05TEV Federal Telephone Excise Tax Verified
    S59NP S59NP S59NP Section 59 Not Present

3.22.3.122  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 126 — Federal Telephone Excise Tax

  1. EC 126 generates when Federal Telephone Excise Tax is claimed before or after the allowed tax period.

  2. Refer to IRM 3.12.3 for invalid conditions and correction procedures.

3.22.3.122.1  (01-01-2009)
Field Displayed — EC 126

  1. The following fields are displayed for EC 126

    1040NR 1040NR-EZ 1040-PR/SS Field Title
    01TXP 01TXP 01TXP Tax Period
    01RPC 01RPC 01RPC Return Processing Code
    05TET 05TET 05TET Federal Telephone Excise Tax
    5915D 5915D 5915D Tax Refund
    5915E 5915E 5915E Interest on Tax Refund
    S59NP S59NP S59NP Section 59 Not Present

3.22.3.123  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 127 — Federal Telephone Excise Tax

  1. EC 127 generates when Form 8913 is present and it is inconsistent with other data.

  2. Refer to IRM 3.12.3 for invalid condition and correction procedures.

3.22.3.123.1  (01-01-2009)
Field Displayed — EC 127

  1. The following fields are displayed for EC 127

    1040NR 1040NR-EZ 1040-PR/SS Field Title
    01TXP 01TXP 01TXP Tax Period
    01RPC 01RPC 01RPC Return Processing Code
    05TET 05TET 05TET Federal Telephone Excise Tax
    05TEV 05TEV 05TEV Federal Telephone Excise Tax Verified
    >>>> >>>> >>>> Federal Telephone Excise Tax Computer
    5915D 5915D 5915D Telephone Tax Refund
    5915E 5915E 5915E Interest on Tax Refund
    5916> 5916> 5916> Form 8913 Credit for Federal Telephone Excise Tax Verified
    >>>> >>>> >>>> Form 8913 Credit for Federal Telephone Excise Tax Computer
    05BDR 05BDR 05BDR Balance Due/Refund
    >>>> >>>> >>>> Balance Due/Overpayment Computer
    S59NP S59NP S59NP Section 59 Not Present

3.22.3.124  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 128 — Federal Telephone Excise Tax

  1. EC 128 generates when Form 8913 is present and Federal Telephone Excise Tax is not significant.

  2. Refer to IRM 3.12.3 for invalid conditions and correction procedures.

3.22.3.124.1  (01-01-2009)
Field Displayed — EC 128

  1. The following fields are displayed for EC 128

    1040NR 1040NR-EZ 1040-PR/SS Field Title
    01TXP 01TXP 01TXP Tax Period
    01RPC 01RPC 01RPC Return Processing Code
    05TET 05TET 05TET Federal Telephone Excise Tax
    05TEV 05TEV 05TEV Federal Telephone Excise Tax Verified
    >>>> >>>> >>>> Federal Telephone Excise Tax Computer
    05BDR 05BDR 05BDR Balance Due/Refund
    >>>> >>>> >>>> Balance Due/Refund Computer
    5915D 5915D 5915D Tax Refund
    5915E 5915E 5915E Interest on Tax Refund
    5916> 5916> 5916> Form 8913 Credit for Federal Telephone Excise Tax Verified
    >>>> >>>> >>>> Form 8913 Credit for Federal Telephone Excise Tax Computer
    S59NP S59NP S59NP Section 59 Not Present

3.22.3.125  (01-01-2009)
Error Codes 130 — 146

  1. Refer to IRM 3.12.3 for screen displays, invalid conditions and correction procedures.

3.22.3.126  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 148 — (CE) Form 2555 Incompatible Residency Dates

  1. EC 148 generates when beginning and ending dates are inconsistent.

3.22.3.126.1  (01-01-2009)
Fields Displayed — EC 148

  1. The following fields are displayed for EC 148.

    2555/2555-EZ Field Title
    34BD1 Beginning Date 1 Section 34
    34ED1 Ending Date 1 Section 34
    34BD2 Beginning Date 2 Section 34
    34ED2 Ending Date 2 Section 34
    35BD1 Beginning Date 1 Section 35
    35ED1 Ending Date 1 Section 35
    35BD2 Beginning Date 2 Section 35
    35ED2 Ending Date 2 Section 35

3.22.3.126.2  (01-01-2009)
Invalid Conditions — EC 148

  1. EC 148 generates when Section 34/35 is present and any of the following conditions exist:

    1. 34BD1 and 34ED1 are significant and 34ED1 is earlier than 34BD1.

    2. 34BD1 and 34ED1 are significant and 34BD2 is significant

    3. 34BD1 and 34ED1 are significant and 34ED2 is significant

    4. 35BD1 and 35ED2 are significant and 35ED1 is earlier than 35BD1

    5. 35BD1 and 35ED1 are significant and 35BD2 is significant

    6. 35BD1 and 35ED1 are significant and 35ED2 is significant

3.22.3.126.3  (01-01-2009)
Correction Procedures — EC 148

  1. Correct coding and transcription errors and misplaced entries on displayed fields.

  2. The Bona Fide Residence Test ending date is earlier than the beginning date then use the correction procedures below:

    If Then
    Valid Physical Presence Test dates are present (Line 16 Form 2555; Line 2b Form 2555-EZ) Delete both Fields 34BD1 and 34ED1 or Fields 35BD1 and 35ED1 and enter both Fields 34BD2 and 34ED2 or Fields 35BD2 and 35ED2.
    Line 31 or 38 of Form 2555 (Line 14 Form 2555-EZ) is between 330 and 364 days Delete both Fields 34BD1 and 34ED1 or Fields 35BD1 and 35ED2 and enter both Fields 34BD2 and 34ED2 or Fields 35BD2 and 35ED2
    Line 31 or 38 of Form 2555 (Line 14 Form 2555-EZ) is 365 days Enter valid Physical Presence Test Dates in both Fields 34BD2 and 34ED2 or Fields 35BD2 or 35ED2.
    The taxpayer indicates continuing presence, such as:
    • Still here

    • Present in a foreign country for an entire 12 month or

    • Current

    Enter valid Bona Fide Residence Dates.
    No corrections GTSEC 03 and adjust Field 0321 (delete Foreign Earned Income Exclusion amount), adjust Field 0336 (delete Housing Deduction amount), make sure the foreign earned income is reported in Section 03 and DLSEC 34/35

    Note:

    If the deleted Form 2555/2555-EZ was the only foreign aspect of the return, SSPND 610/611 to renumber as a domestic return.

  3. The Physical Presence Test ending date is earlier than the beginning date then use the correction procedures below:

    If Then
    Valid Bona Fide Residence Test dates are present Delete both Fields 34BD2 and 34ED2 or Fields 35BD2 and 35ED2 and enter both Fields 34BD1 and 34ED1 or Fields 35BD1 and 35ED1.
    Line 31 or 38 of Form 2555 (Line 14 Form 2555-EZ) is between 330 and 364 days Enter valid dates in both Fields 34BD2 and 34ED2 or Fields 35BD2 and 35ED2
    Line 31 or 38 of Form 2555 (Line 14 Form 2555-EZ) is 365 days Enter valid Physical Presence Test Dates in both Fields 34BD2 and 34ED2 or Fields 35BD2 or 35ED2.
    The taxpayer indicates continuing presence, such as:
    • Still here

    • Present in a foreign country for an entire 12 month or

    • Current

    Enter valid Physical Presence Test Dates.
    No corrections GTSEC 03 and adjust Field 0321 (delete Foreign Earned Income Exclusion amount), adjust Field 0335 (delete Housing Deduction amount), make sure the foreign earned income is reported in Section 03 and DLSEC 34/35.

    Note:

    If the deleted Form 2555/2555-EZ was the only foreign aspect of the return, SSPND 610/611 to renumber as a domestic return.

  4. If valid beginning dates and ending dates are present for both Bona Fide Residence Test and Physical Presence Test, keep the beginning and ending dates that reflect the longest period.

    Note:

    If the same dates are used, delete the Physical Presence Test Dates (34BD2 and 34ED2 and/or 35BD2 and 35ED2).

  5. If the taxpayer provides both dates for Bona Fide Residence Test and Physical Presence Test and they do not qualify for Bona Fide Residence Test, but qualify for Physical Presence Test, enter Physical Presence Test dates.

  6. If the taxpayer provides both dates for Bona Fide Residence Test and Physical Presence Test and they do not qualify for Physical Presence Test, but qualify for Bona Fide Residence Test, enter Bona Fide Residence Test dates.

  7. If the taxpayer provides both dates for Bona Fide Residence Test and Physical Presence Test and they do not qualify, GTSEC 03 and adjust Field 0321 (delete Foreign Earned Income Exclusion amount), adjust Field 0336 (delete Housing Deduction amount), and make sure the foreign earned income is reported in Section 03 and DLSEC 34/35.

    Note:

    If the deleted Form 2555/2555-EZ was the only foreign aspect of the return, SSPND 610/611 to renumber as a domestic return.

  8. If unable to determine dates, SSPND for correspondence with Action Code 215.

3.22.3.127  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 150 — (CE) Form 2555/2555-EZ (Section 34), Residency Dates Missing

  1. EC 150 generates when Section 34 is present with significant entries and the bona fide residence and physical presence test dates are missing.

3.22.3.127.1  (01-01-2009)
Fields Displayed — EC 150

  1. The following fields are displayed for EC 150

    2555 Field Title
    34BD1 Beginning Date 1 Section 34
    34ED1 Ending Date 1 Section 34
    34DIN Declaration
    3414R Number of Days in United States 1
    34BD2 Beginning Date 2 Section 34
    34ED2 Ending Date 2 Section 34
    3418R Number of Days in United States 2
    3419 Wages
    3422G Total Allowances
    3425 Meals and Lodging
    3433 Housing Expenses
    3442 Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
    3444 Deduction From Excluded Income
    3450 Housing Deduction

3.22.3.127.2  (01-01-2009)
Invalid Conditions — EC 150

  1. Section 34 is present and any of the following Fields are significant:

    • Declaration

    • Number of Days in United States 1

    • Number of Days in United States 2

    • Form 2555 Wages

    • Total Allowances

    • Meals and Lodging

    • Housing Expense

    • Foreign Earned Income Exclusion

    • Deduction From Excluded Income

    • Housing, Deduction, and

  2. Section 34 is present and none of the following fields are significant:

    • Beginning Date 1

    • Ending Date 1

    • Beginning Date 2

    • Ending Date 2

3.22.3.127.3  (01-01-2009)
Correction Procedures — EC 150

  1. Correct coding and transcription errors and misplaced entries on displayed fields.

  2. If valid bona fide residence test dates (Line 10 Form 2555; Line 1b Form 2555-EZ) are available, enter fields 34BD1 and 34ED1 in YYYYMM format .

  3. If valid physical presence dates (Line 16 Form 2555; Line 2b Form 2555-EZ) are available, enter fields 34BD2 and 34ED2 in YYYYMM format.

  4. If valid bona fide residence and physical presence test dates are available enter the dates that reflect the longest period.

  5. Enter fields 34ED1 or 34ED2, in YYYYMM format, if the taxpayer indicates continuing presence, such as:

    1. still here,

    2. present in a foreign country for an entire 12 month or

    3. current

  6. Check the number of days on Line 31 or 38 Form 2555 (Line 14 Form 2555-EZ):

    1. if the number of days is 365 days, then enter bona fide residence test dates in YYYYMM format in fields 34BD1 and 34ED1 to cover at least a full calendar year.

    2. if the number of days is between 330 and 364 days, then enter physical presence test dates in YYYYMM format in fields 34BD2 and 34ED2.

    3. if the number of days is 329 days or less, then delete Section 34, adjust fields 0321 (foreign earned exclusion) and 0336 (housing deduction) to delete amount and make sure the foreign income is reported on the appropriate field (0307, 0312, 0317 or 0318).

      Exception:

      If the taxpayer notates "Claiming Waiver" and explains that they expected to meet the time requirement, but the conditions in the foreign country prevented them from the normal conduct of business, ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ and continue processing.

  7. If unable to determine dates, SSPND 215.

  8. If no reply, GTSEC 03 and adjust Field 0321 (delete Foreign Earned Income Exclusion amount), adjust Field 0336 (delete Housing Deduction amount), make sure the foreign earned income is reported in Section 03 and DLSEC 34/35.

    Note:

    If the deleted Form 2555/2555-EZ was the only foreign aspect of the return, SSPND 610/611 to renumber as a domestic return.

3.22.3.128  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 152 — (CE) Form 2555/2555-EZ (Section 35), Residency Dates Missing

  1. EC 152 generates when Section 35 is present with significant entries and the bona fide residence and physical presence test dates are missing.

3.22.3.128.1  (01-01-2009)
Fields Displayed — EC 152

  1. The following fields are displayed for EC 152

    2555 Field Title
    35BD1 Beginning Date 1 Section 35
    35ED1 Ending Date 1 Section 35
    35DIN Declaration
    3514R Number of Days in United States 1
    35BD2 Beginning Date 2 Section 35
    35ED2 Ending Date 2 Section 35
    3518R Number of Days in United States 2
    3519 Wages
    3522G Total Allowances
    3525 Meals and Lodging
    3533 Housing Expenses
    3542 Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
    3544 Deduction From Excluded Income
    3550 Housing Deduction

3.22.3.128.2  (01-01-2009)
Invalid Conditions — EC 152

  1. Section 35 is present and any of the following Fields are significant:

    • Declaration

    • Number of Days in United States 1

    • Number of Days in United States 2

    • Form 2555 Wages

    • Total Allowances

    • Meals and Lodging

    • Housing Expense

    • Foreign Earned Income Exclusion

    • Deduction From Excluded Income

    • Housing, Deduction, and

  2. Section 35 is present and none of the following fields are significant:

    • Beginning Date 1

    • Ending Date 1

    • Beginning Date 2

    • Ending Date 2

3.22.3.128.3  (01-01-2009)
Correction Procedures — EC 152

  1. Correct coding and transcription errors and misplaced entries on displayed fields.

  2. If valid bona fide residence test dates (Line 10 Form 2555; Line 1b Form 2555-EZ) are available, enter fields 35BD1 and 35ED1 in YYYYMM format.

  3. If valid physical presence dates (Line 16 Form 2555; Line 2b Form 2555-EZ) are available, enter fields 35BD2 and 35ED2 in YYYYMM format.

  4. If valid bona fide residence and physical presence test dates are available enter the dates that reflect the longest period.

  5. Enter fields 35ED1 or 35ED2 in YYYYMM format, if the taxpayer indicates continuing presence, such as:

    1. still here,

    2. present in a foreign country for an entire 12 month or

    3. current

  6. If both bona fide residence and physical presence test dates are missing, check the number of days on Line 31 or 38 Form 2555 (Line 14 Form 2555-EZ:

    1. if the number of days is 365 days, then enter bona fide residence test dates in YYYYMM format in fields 35BD1 and 35ED1 to cover at least a full calendar year.

    2. if the number of days is between 330 and 364 days, then enter physical presence test dates in YYYYMM format in fields 35BD2 and 35ED2.

    3. if the number of days is 329 days or less, then delete Section 35, adjust fields 0321 (foreign earned exclusion) and 0336 (housing deduction) to delete amount and make sure the foreign income is reported on the appropriate field (0307, 0312, 0317 or 0318).

      Exception:

      If the taxpayer notates "Claiming Waiver" and explains that they expected to meet the time requirement, but the conditions in the foreign country prevented them from the normal conduct of business, ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ and continue processing.

  7. If unable to determine dates, SSPND 215.

  8. If no reply, GTSEC 03 and adjust Field 0321 (delete Foreign Earned Income Exclusion amount), adjust Field 0336 (delete Housing Deduction amount), make sure the foreign earned income is reported in Section 03 and DLSEC 35.

    Note:

    If the deleted Form 2555/2555-EZ was the only foreign aspect of the return, SSPND 610/611 to renumber as a domestic return.

3.22.3.129  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 154 — (CE) Form 2555/2555-EZ and Foreign Income Exclusion

  1. EC 154 generates when Section 34/35 is present and the foreign earned income exclusion is greater than the maximum amount allowed.

3.22.3.129.1  (01-01-2009)
Fields Displayed — EC 154

  1. The following fields are displayed for EC 154.

    1040 Field Title
    01TXP Tax Period
    3442 Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Section 34
    3542 Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Section 35

3.22.3.129.2  (01-01-2009)
Invalid Conditions — EC 154

  1. Section 34 and/or 35 are present and Foreign Earned Income Exclusion is greater than:

    • $87,600 for tax year 200812

    • $85,700 for tax year 200712 to 200811

    • $82,400 for tax year 200612 to 200711

    • $80,000 for tax years 200212 to 200611

    • $78,000 for tax year 200112 to 200211

    • $76,000 for tax year 200012 to 200111

    • $74,000 for tax year 199912 to 200011

    • $72,000 for tax years 199712 to 199911

    • $70,000 for tax years 198712 to 199711

    • $80,000 for tax years 8711 and prior

3.22.3.129.3  (01-01-2009)
Correction Procedures — EC 154

  1. Correct coding and transcription errors and misplaced entries on fields displayed.

  2. Section 34/35 is dollars only.

  3. If the taxpayers have combined (primary and secondary taxpayer) foreign earned income exclusions on the same Form 2555/2555-EZ, SSPND for separate Forms 2555/2555-EZ using Action Code 215.

    Note:

    If the taxpayers are missionaries, GTSEC 35 and enter spouses' information and allowable portion of Form 2555 income.

  4. If data has been correctly transcribed, change line 42, Form 2555 (Field 3442), Line 18, Form 2555-EZ and change the appropriate line on Form 1040, limiting the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to:

    • $87,600 for tax year 200812

    • $85,700 for tax year 200712 to 200811

    • $82,400 for tax year 200612 to 200711

    • $80,000 for tax years 200212 to 200611

    • $78,000 for tax year 200112 to 200211

    • $76,000 for tax year 200012 to 200111

    • $74,000 for tax year 199912 to 200011

    • $72,000 for tax years 199712 to 199911

    • $70,000 for tax years 198712 to 199711

    • $80,000 for tax years 8711 and prior.

3.22.3.130  (01-01-2009)
Error Codes 159 and 160

  1. Refer to IRM 3.12.3 for screen displays, invalid conditions and correction procedures.

3.22.3.131  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 161 — (CE) Schedule H Present Prior to 199512 or Loose Schedule H Present

  1. EC 161 generates when RPC "Y" is present and Section 44/45 is not present.

  2. Refer to IRM 3.12.3 for invalid conditions and correction procedures.

3.22.3.131.1  (01-01-2009)
Fields Displayed — EC 161

  1. The following fields are displayed for EC 161.

    1040NR 1040-PR/SS Field Title
    01TXP 01TXP Tax Period
    01RPC 01RPC Return Processing Code
    0323   Total Income
    >>>>   Total Income Computer
    S44DP S44DP Section 44 Data Present
      S45DP Section 45 Data Present

3.22.3.132  (01-01-2009)
Error Codes 162 — 194

  1. Refer to IRM 3.12.3 for screen displays, invalid conditions, and correction procedures.

3.22.3.133  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 181

  1. When a State Code is required and cannot be determined fom the return or attachments SSPND 215.

3.22.3.134  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 197 — Manually Verify Child Tax Credit

  1. EC 197 generates when Total Children Eligible for Child Tax Credit are significant and Child Tax Credit Verified or Additional Child Tax Credit Verified are not significant, Adoption Credit Computer is significant and Form 8396 and Form 8859 Credit Amount are significant.

  2. Refer to IRM 3.12.3 for invalid conditions and IRM 3.12.3 and 3.22.3 for correction procedures.

3.22.3.134.1  (01-01-2009)
Fields Displayed — EC 197

  1. The following Fields are displayed for EC 197.

    1040NR Field Title
    CL Clear Code
    01TXP Tax Period
    01TCE> Child Tax Credit Total Eligible Computer Number
    01CEV Child Tax Credit Total Eligible Verified
    01EXV Exemption Verified
    01CT1 Child Tax Credit Indicator 1
    01CT2 Child Tax Credit Indicator 2
    01CT3 Child Tax Credit Indicator 3
    01CT4 Child Tax Credit Indicator 4
    04MIC Mortgage Interest Credit
    04DC DC Homebuyer's Credit
    0446 Child Tax Credit
    >>>> Child Tax Credit Computer
    0446V Child Tax Credit Verified
    0447 Retirement Savings Contributions
    04ADC Adoption Credit
    04ADC> Adoption Credit Computer
    0448 Credit from Forms 8396, 5695 & 8839
    0561 Additional Child Tax Credit
    >>>> Additional Child Tax Credit Computer
    0561V Additional Child Tax Credit Computer

3.22.3.134.2  (01-01-2009)
Correction Procedures — EC 197

  1. Correct coding and transcription errors and misplaced entries on displayed fields.

  2. If dependents were disallowed in 01EXV, GTSEC 01 and check 01CT1/2/3/4, if no dependents have valid TINs, enter "1" in Field 0451V and 0566V.

  3. The computer's figure for Child Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit is not always reliable when Adoption Credit, Mortgage Interest Credit or DC Homebuyer's Credit is present.

  4. When Form 2555/2555-EZ is attached, verify Child Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit in Field 0451V and 0566V.

  5. ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ . Enter the amounts into Child Tax Credit Verified and Additional Child Tax Credit Verified fields. Enter a "1" in the field when the amount for either of the verified fields is zero.

    Note:

    Child Tax Credit amount for TY03-TY08 is $1,000 (TY01-TY02 is $600; TY99 and TY00 $500; TY98 $ 400).

3.22.3.135  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 198 — Country Code

  1. EC 198 generates for Form 1040NR/NR-EZ when the country code is inconsistent with 01RPC.

3.22.3.135.1  (01-01-2009)
Fields Displayed — EC 198

  1. The following fields are displayed for EC 198.

    1040NR 1040NR-EZ Field Title
    CL CL Clear Code
    01TXP 01TXP Tax Period
    01COU 01COU Foreign Country Code
    01RPC 01RPC Return Processing Code
    0308 0303 Wages
    0312 0305 Scholarships and Fellowships
    0316B   Taxable IRA Distributions
    0317B   Taxable Pensions and Annuities
    0321   Other Income
    0452   Tax on Income Not Effectively Connected
    0457 0417 Total Tax
    >>>> >>>> Total Tax Computer
    0558 0518 Withholding
    0565   Tax Withheld At Source
    0566A   Tax Withheld Section 1446 Form 8805
    0566B   Tax Withheld Section 1446 Form 1042S
    0567A   Form 8288-A Withheld
    0567B   Form 1042-S Withheld
    05TET   Federal Telephone Excise Tax
    0569 0521 Total Payments
    05BDR 05BDR Balance/Due Refund
    >>>> >>>> Balance/Due Overpayment Computer

3.22.3.135.2  (01-01-2009)
Invalid Conditions — EC 198

  1. EC 198 will generate when Document Code is 72 or 73, Return Processing Code "X" is not present, Balance Due/Refund the Foreign Country Code is not AS, AU, BE, CA, CI, FI, FR, GM, GR, EI, IT, KS, LU, NL, NO, PO, SP, SW, SZ, UK and any of the following is significant

    1. Withholding Tax Amount, or

    2. Tax Withheld at Source, or

    3. Tax Withheld Under Section 1446, or

    4. Form 8288-A Withholding, or

    5. Form 1042-S Withheld is significant


    For additional information on Country Codes see IRM 3.22.3.11.9.

3.22.3.135.3  (01-01-2009)
Correction Procedures — EC 198

  1. Correct coding and transcription errors and misplaced entries on displayed fields.

  2. Enter RPC "X" in Field 01RPC.

3.22.3.136  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 202/502 — Schedule C/C—EZ

  1. EC 202 generates when Total Income is not equal to Total Income Computer and a math error is present for Schedule C.

  2. Refer to IRM 3.12.3 for invalid conditions, correction procedures and allowable TPNCs.

3.22.3.136.1  (01-01-2009)
Fields Displayed — EC 202

  1. The following fields are displayed for EC 202.

    1040NR Field Title
    01CCC Computer Condition Code
    01RPC Returns Processing Code
    01ACD Audit Code Field
    0308 Wages
    0313 Combined Schedule C Profit/Loss
    >>>> Combined Schedule C Profit/Loss—Computer
    0318 Schedule E Profit/Loss
    0321 Other Income Amount
    S09NP Section 09 Not Present
    09STI Statutory Employee Indicator
    0901 Gross Receipts
    0902 Returns and Allowances
    0904 Cost of Goods Sold
    0906 Schedule C Other Income
    09EXP Schedule C Total Expenses
    0930 Expenses for Business Use of Home
    09AR At Risk Code
    09NET> Schedule C Profit/Loss Computer
    S10NP Section 10 Not Present
    10STI Statutory Employee Indicator
    1001 Gross Receipts
    1002 Returns and Allowances
    1004 Cost of Goods Sold
    1006 Schedule C Other Income
    10EXP Schedule C Total Expenses
    1030 Expenses for Business Use of Home
    10AR At Risk Code
    10NET> Schedule C Profit/Loss Computer
    S11NP Section 11 Not Present
    11STI Statutory Employee Indicator
    1101 Gross Receipts
    1102 Returns and Allowances
    1104 Cost of Goods Sold
    1106 Schedule C Other Income
    11EXP Schedule C Total Expenses
    1130 Expenses for Business Use of Home
    11AR At Risk Code
    11NET> Schedule C Profit/Loss Computer
    S17NP Section 17 Not Present
    1702 Net Profit/Loss Non-Farm (Primary)
    17TE Tentative Earnings (Primary)
    S21NP Section 21 Not Present
    2104 Primary Earned Income

    Note:

    The fields displayed for EC 502 will include a CL Code and 02NC> and all other fields will be the same as EC 202.

3.22.3.137  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 203 — Schedule D/RPC "T"

  1. EC 203 generates when data on the return is inconsistent with Schedule D.

  2. Refer to IRM 3.12.3 for invalid conditions and correction procedures.

3.22.3.138  (01-01-2009)
Fields Displayed — EC 203

  1. The following fields are displayed for EC 203.

    1040NR Field Title
    01TXP Tax Period
    01RPC Return Processing Code
    0314 Capital Gains
    >>>> Capital Gains Computer
    S12NP Section 12 Not Present
    1207 Net Short Term Gain or Loss
    1215 Net Long Term Gain or Loss

    Note:

    The fields displayed for EC 503 will include a CL Code and 02NC> and all other fields will be the same as EC 203.

3.22.3.139  (01-01-2009)
Error Code 204/504 — Schedule D

  1. EC 204 generates when Total Income is not equal to Total Income Computer and a math error is present on Schedule D.

  2. Refer to IRM 3.12.3 for invalid conditions and refer to IRM 3.12.3 and 3.22.3 for correction procedures and allowable TPNCs.


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