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Part 4. Examining Process

Chapter 19. Liability Determination

Section 8. CAP (CAWR Automated Program) Technical System Procedures

4.19.8  CAP (CAWR Automated Program) Technical System Procedures

4.19.8.1  (02-27-2009)
System Authorization and Security

  1. Access to the CAWR Automated Program (CAP) system is restricted to authorized users. The Combined Annual Wage Reporting (CAWR) Coordinator, appropriate management official and security personnel must authorize individual user access.

  2. A security profile is established and maintained for each user. User may choose their own password. Each password should:

    • Be at least eight characters.

    • Contain a minimum of one alpha character, one numeric character.

    • Differ from the user's login (including any reverse or circular shift of the login).

  3. User profiles are established to allow access to the specific areas/functions of the system needed to perform your assigned duties. Inform your manager/coordinator if you are prohibited from accessing an area of the system needed to complete an assigned task.

  4. The system produces audit trail information on any updates/changes made to the system. Each user must ensure only authorized accesses are preformed. Do not attempt unauthorized system queries.

  5. To ensure the security and integrity of the CAP system:

    1. Protect your password. Do not reveal it to anyone.

    2. Never allow anyone access to the system using your login and password.

    3. If you have reason to believe that your password has been compromised alert your manager immediately.

    4. Lock your workstation when it is not in use.

    5. Log off the system at the end of your shift.

    6. Never leave sensitive information on the screen and leave your workstation.

    7. Do not eat or drink near computer hardware.

    8. Use computers and software for official purposes only.

    9. Do not copy licensed or copyrighted software for private use. It is a violation of federal law with civil and criminal penalties.

    10. Retrieve your hard copy prints from the printer. Give prints, remaining near or on the printer for an extended period of time, to your manager for disposition.

4.19.8.2  (02-27-2009)
Accessing Windows/CAP

  1. Access to the CAP system requires a login and password for both Windows XP and the CAP system.

  2. To display the Windows XP logon window depress the <CTRL><ALT><DEL> keys simultaneously. When the logon screen appears you will be required to enter your SEID (standard employee identifier) (log in) and Password. The Domain field should already be filled in. Once you have entered the required information use your mouse and click on "OK" See Figure 4.19.8-1.

    Figure 4.19.8-1
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    Windows Login Screen

  3. The first time you logon to the workstation you will use an assigned/temporary password. The system will prompt you to change your password. Change your password using the following steps. See Figure 4.19.8-2.

    Step Action
    1 Enter your old password.
    2 Choose a new password following the guidelines provided in IRM 4.19.8.1 (2) above.
    3 Re-enter your new password and click on the OK radio button.

    Figure 4.19.8-2
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    Change Password Screen

  4. Once the required information is entered the workstation desktop applications will appear.

  5. From the desktop double click on the " CF_ launcher" icon. The CAP system allows access to multiple tax years through the use of a single icon.

    Note:

    The CF launcher application will continue to run during your entire CAP session.

  6. The "CAWR & FUTA MENU" will appear.

    1. Type "1" to access CAP (CAWR Automated Process.)

    2. Type "2" to access FCP (FUTA Case Processing.)

      Note:

      See IRM 4.19.9

    3. Type numerical number 3 to exit CAWR & FUTA MENU.

    See Figure 4.19.8-3.

    Figure 4.19.8-3
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    CAWR & FUTA MENU

  7. After selecting "1" the CAP system logon screen will load and display.

    1. Enter your CAP username.

    2. Enter your CAP password.

    3. Click on "Login" to gain access to the system.

    Various problems may occur while logging on. Correct mistakes made while entering your login and/or password by using the <Backspace> key. The <Delete> key will not work for logging on. See Figure 4.19.8-4.

    Figure 4.19.8-4
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    CAWR Login Screen

4.19.8.3  (02-27-2009)
CAP Navigation

  1. When you first login the following screen will be displayed. Any of the following can be executed by placing the curser over the button and clicking the left mouse button.

    1. "Query case" button

    2. "Print screen" button

    3. "Exit CAP" button

      Note:

      When the Exit button is selected the user will be prompted to either logoff current user or exit program.

    See Figure 4.19.8-5.

    Figure 4.19.8-5

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    First View

4.19.8.3.1  (02-27-2009)
File Options

  1. When you place the cursor over file option located in the upper left hand corner and left click the mouse button. A drop down will open up that will allow the following functions. These functions are activated by either scrolling over the listed item and clicking the left mouse button or by pressing the combination of keys on the keyboard simultaneously.

    1. New Query or <Ctrl> + <Q>

    2. Print Screen or <Ctrl> + <P>

    3. Logout or <Ctrl> + <L>

    4. Exit or <Ctrl> + <F4>

    See Figure 4.19.8-6.

    Figure 4.19.8-6
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    File Option

  2. The file drop down can be closed either by placing the cursor over the file option and left click the mouse or by placing the cursor else where in the CAP database and left clicking the mouse.

4.19.8.3.2  (02-27-2009)
Edit Options

  1. When you place the cursor over edit option and left click the mouse button, a drop down will open up that will allow the following functions. These functions are activated by scrolling over the listed item and clicking the left mouse button.

    1. Replies/Undeliverables Rcvd: This function is used by the clerical staff to input replies and undeliverable dates to specific cases within the CAP database.

    2. Change Password: This function allows a user to change their password.

    3. CAWR Loose Form W–2: This function allows the tracking of loose Forms W-2 received in the CAWR unit.

    See Figure 4.19.8-7.

    Figure 4.19.8-7
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    Edit Option

4.19.8.3.2.1  (02-27-2009)
Change Password

  1. User ID: Is your CAP username.

  2. New Password: See IRM 4.19.8.1 for requirements.

  3. Confirm Password: "Has to match New Password Field."

  4. Submit/Cancel: Submit will permanently change your CAP password. Cancel will void the request. See Figure 4.19.8-8.

    Figure 4.19.8-8

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    Change Password Screen

4.19.8.3.2.2  (02-27-2009)
CAWR Loose Forms W–2

  1. When Forms W-2 are received in the CAWR unit with no additional correspondence, the CAWR Automated Program (CAP) system must be immediately updated upon receipt to show the loose Forms W-2 are on file and need to be considered prior to any taxpayer correspondence.

    Figure 4.19.8-9

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    CAWR Loose W-2 Screen

    1 Search Function
    2 New Entry
    3 Delete
    4 Filter by User Name
    5 Filter by Date
    6 Loose W-2 Record Information
    7 & 8 Sort Options
    9 Executes Sort Function
    10 Applies New Records
    11 Undo's Previous Action
    12 Close Exits the Loose W-2 Screen

    See Figure 4.19.8-9.

4.19.8.3.2.3  (02-27-2009)
Search Loose Forms W–2

  1. The CAP system allows users to search for loose Forms W-2 by the following fields:

    • Employer Identification Number (EIN)

    • Tax period

    • Serial number

    • Site ID

    • Created date

    • Username

  2. To begin a search click on the "search" button.

    1. Select the specific criteria from the search field.

    2. Complete search string.

    3. Find button: After search field and search string are populated the find button will become available to begin the search of the Loose W-2 table

    4. Close Button: Will close the process and return the user to the Loose Forms W-2 table

    See Figure 4.19.8-10.

    Figure 4.19.8-10

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    Loose Form W–2 Search Window

4.19.8.3.2.4  (02-27-2009)
New Loose Forms W-2

  1. This responsibility may be assigned to specific users at each site. Check with your manager or lead before inputting any Loose Forms W-2.

  2. When adding a new loose Form W-2 record you will be required to complete the following:

    1. EIN

    2. Tax period

    3. Serial #, Site, username and created date

      Note:

      These fields will auto populate based on your user profile.

    4. Undo and close will cancel the request.

    5. Apply will save any new record added.

    See Figure 4.19.8-11.

  3. After inputting of a new record write the serial number on the front of the loose Forms W-2. No two serial numbers are the same. This number is used to file the documents in sequence order at each site.

    Figure 4.19.8-11

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    New Loose Forms W-2

  4. After a Loose Form W-2 record is input any subsequent cases that are loaded to the CAP database are cross checked with the Loose Forms W-2 table. Any case that matches a Loose Forms W-2 record will get a "yellow bar across the screen of the case" to notify the tax examiner that a Loose W-2 record exists.

    Note:

    The yellow bar will also display when a case has a disaster present, third party sick pay present, AUR Payer Agent Listing present.

  5. The yellow bar will display "LOOSE W-2" and the associated "serial number" . See Figure 4.19.8-12.

    Figure 4.19.8-12

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    Loose W-2 Case Display

4.19.8.3.2.5  (02-27-2009)
CAWR Schedule D

  1. Schedule D is an attachment to the Form 941 the employer uses to report acquisitions, mergers and consolidations. When paper Schedule D's are received in the CAWR unit with no additional correspondence, the paper Schedule D must immediately input to the CAWR Automated Program (CAP) system. This will cause any current or future CAWR case loaded to the CAP system to display the present of the Schedule D. All Schedule D information needs to be considered prior to issuing taxpayer correspondence.

    Figure 4.19.8-13a

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    Schedule D Screen

    Figure 4.19.8-13b

    1 Search Function
    2 New Entry
    3 Delete
    4 Filter by User Name
    5 Filter by Date
    6 Schedule D Record Information
    7 & 8 Sort Options
    9 Executes Sort Function
    10 Applies New Record
    11 Undoes Previous Input
    12 Exits the Sch D Screen

    See Figure 4.19.8-13a.

4.19.8.3.2.6  (02-27-2009)
Inputting Paper Schedule D

  1. This responsibility may be assigned to specific users at each site. Check with your manager or lead before inputting any paper Schedule D's to the CAP system.

  2. This table is designed to allow one Schedule D record to exist for a specific Form 941 EIN, tax year and Other Party EIN. However, if tax year or other party EIN is different from the Form 941 EIN multiple records can exist.

  3. When inputting a paper Schedule D record you will be required to complete the following:

    1. Select New

    2. Input Fields

    3. Required: Form 941 EIN (Employer Identification Number)

    4. Required: Schedule D Tax Year

    5. Required: Trans action date: This is the effective date of the acquisition/merger or consolidation located in part 1 question number 2 of paper Schedule D.

    6. Required: Other Party EIN

    7. Username will auto populate based on users creating the record.

    8. Creation date will auto populate based on date the record is created.

      Note:

      If username is CAWR the record was added in an e-file tape transfer.

    Figure 4.19.8-14

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    Schedule D Field Values

4.19.8.3.2.7  (02-27-2009)
Schedule D Display

  1. The Schedule D information is compared to any case that is loaded to the CAP database. If a Schedule D record is present the case will display the literals "Sch D and the x-reference EIN and Schedule D count" in the yellow bar located in the header section of the case.

  2. If the count is greater that "1" the user will need to access the Schedule D table to view all possible Schedule D's on file. See Figure 4.19.8–15.

    Figure 4.19.8-15

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    How to determine if a Schedule D is present

4.19.8.3.3  (02-27-2009)
Help Option

  1. When the cursor is placed over the "Help Option" and clicked with the left mouse button you will see a drop down that lists the CAWR/FUTA website. The website can be accessed through CAP during your login session. The site can also be accessed via the internet explorer icon located on your workstations desktop at http://wc.web.irs.gov/

    1. Left mouse click "Help Option."

    2. Scroll down to CAWR & FUTA web page, left mouse click and website will open and run as wallpaper in the CAP database.

    3. Close website option.

    4. The arrow button serve the function of forward and backward while using the website.

    5. This button will refresh the current web page.

    6. This button will return you to the CAWR & FUTA home page. See Figure 4.19.8-13.

    Figure 4.19.8-16

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    CAWR/FUTA Website

4.19.8.4  (02-27-2009)
CAWR Query Screen

  1. How and when to use of the CAWR query screen depends on what phase of the program you are working. You will need to access either your assigned batches or individual case files. There are two parts on the CAWR query screen. They are "Query by" and "Case fields" . To access the CAWR query screen either left mouse click on the query button ( See Figure 4.19.8-5.) or press <CTRL> <Q>. Either function will open the CAWR query screen.

    Note:

    After your initial login the CAWR query screen should open automatically.

  2. The CAWR query screen has three main functions that are accessed by the selection of the radio buttons in the "Query by" area of the CAWR query screen.

    Selection Function
    Individual Case Query This is used mainly when working cases after the initial screening phase.
    Assigned Batch Query This is mainly used in the initial screening phase of the program.
    Last Batch Query This is used after a batch within the assigned batch query is accessed by the user. CAP will auto populate the batch number of the last batch the user accessed the next time the CAWR query screen is accessed.

    1. To perform an individual case query:

    • Query by: Radio button selection is always case

    • EIN

    • Tax Period (Optional)

    • Get records button executes the query function. See Figure 4.19.8-14.

      Note:

      If tax period is left blank CAP will query all records pertaining to the queried EIN.

      Figure 4.19.8-17

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      CAWR Query Window

  3. To access assigned batches: select radio button "assigned batches" , See Figure 4.19.8-14. this will automatically access the "Select Batch User Inventory Screen" . Batches are assigned to a user by either a manager or coordinator. To open an assigned batch scroll over the batch you want to open and left mouse click and the batch. The select batch user inventory screen displays the following information. See Figure 4.19.8-15.

    1. Username and total batches assigned

    2. Case types assigned, by left mouse clicking on the case type this will expand to show the batches assigned, click it again and it will hide the associated batches.

    3. Batch number

    4. Batches assigned for each case type.

    5. Date and time batch was assigned.

    6. Tax period of cases within the batch.

    7. Total cases within each batch.

      Note:

      A batch can contain 1 to 26 cases.

    Figure 4.19.8-18
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    Select Batch User Inventory Screen

4.19.8.5  (02-27-2009)
Detail Screen Header Section

  1. After you select a batch or perform a single case query. CAP will access the information associated to the requested record(s). When a record(s) is accessed it will automatically default to display the detail screen.

  2. The "header section" contains the following information.

    Note:

    The header section is viewable in all screens.

    See Figure 4.19.8-16.

    1. Show's the EIN of the record you are viewing and the amount of records contained within the batch.

    2. Display's the case EIN

    3. Tax Period

    4. Name Control

    5. Case Type

    6. Date assigned

    7. Site ID

      Note:

      See Doc 6209 for a listing of site ID's.

    8. Batch Number

    9. Username the batch/case is assigned

    10. "X button" : By selecting this button you can close a query or remove a case from the assigned batch.

    11. "Close query" button: By selecting this button you will close the current case or batch.

    12. "Case cycling" buttons

      Figure 4.19.8-19

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      Detail Screen Header Section

  3. The case cycling buttons are also part of the detail screen header section. Each case cycling button performs a different function. Below is a breakdown of their functions. See Figure 4.19.8-17.

    1. These buttons will allow a user to cycle to the first or the last record within a batch.

    2. These button will allow a user to cycle one case within the batch forward or backwards.

      Note:

      These buttons would not appear when accessing a single record.

    3. The check mark is called the post edit button. This button is normally grayed out, but once an update is made to a case the post edit button will become available and has to be selected to save any changes made to a case.

    4. The "X" button is also grayed out until an update is made to a case. This button allows the user to delete any changes made to a case prior to selecting the post edit function.

    Figure 4.19.8-20

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    Case Cycling Buttons

4.19.8.5.1  (02-27-2009)
Case Information Section

  1. The case information section contains both information input by the user and information complied by (IDRS) "Integrated Data Retrieval System." The information provided in this section of the detail screen has to always be considered in the processing of a case. Below is a list of the information available. See Figure 4.19.8-18.

    1. Adjustment amount and modules adjusted: These fields are only completed in the reply, no reply and undeliverable phases of the program.

    2. Remarks field: This field will allow the user to leave up to 50 characters of case information.

    3. X-Ref EIN field: This field is completed when a cross reference EIN is found by the user or provided by the taxpayer that is pertinent in resolving the case.

    4. X-Ref Social Security Number (SSN) field: This fields applies only to Schedule H filers. The function is the same as the x-ref EIN function. The only difference is you complete this field when a cross reference SSN is found by the user or provided by the taxpayer that is pertinent in resolving the case.

    5. Tracking field: This field can contain up to 10 characters.

    6. TP Contact Info Fields: These fields are used when correspondence other than the letters available through the CAP database are issued to the taxpayer.

      Note:

      Any changes to the above fields will result in the post edit button in the header section of the case becoming available. If the user doesn't select the post edit function all updated information would be deleted upon exiting the case.

    7. TC 520 Indicator:

      0 - Not Significant
      1 - Litigation Instituted
      3 - Both Unpostable 941 (UPC 322) and Litigation Instituted

      Note:

      If 1 or 3, you should check IDRS for a -V Freeze. If a -V Freeze and a TC 520 are still present, the employer has filed bankruptcy.

    8. TC 530 Indicator:

      Blank - No TC 530
      1 or 2 - TC 530 Present

    9. Collection Indicator:

      0 - No Collection Issues Pending
      1 -Taxpayer Delinquency Investigation (TDI) in Progress
      2 - The Collection Function established a Taxpayer Delinquency Account (TDA) for a Tax Module and does not want the case
      3 - Both TDI and TDA Are Present

    10. Criminal Investigation Indicator:

      0 - No Pending CI Issues
      1 - CI Issue Is Pending

    11. Exam Indicator:

      0 - No Examination Issues Pending
      1 - Examination Issue Is Pending

    12. Merge Indicator:

      0 - No Merge Has Taken Place
      1 - Successful Merge Occurred This Cycle
      2 - Partial Merge Occurred This Cycle
      3 - Successful Merge Occurred Prior Cycle
      4 - Partial Merge Occurred Prior Cycle
      5 - Complete Merge This Cycle (The "From" Module was active and the "To" Module was inactive.)

      Note:

      Entity research is necessary to obtain data on any X-Ref EINs involved in the merge.

    13. Consolidation Indicator:

      0 - No Consolidation
      1 - Pre-consolidated Record (It is an incomplete case, as all transactions have not yet posted.)
      2 - Consolidation Complete (This is a valid case.)

    14. BMF Employment Code Indicator:

      Blank - Normal Business Employer
      I - Indian Tribal Government or Subsidiary
      S - Foreign Subsidiary
      M - Maritime Industry Entities
      F - Federal Employer
      G - State or Local Governmental Agency
      W - Section 501(c)(3) of the IRC Non-profit Organization Not Subject to FUTA Tax, but Subject to Social Security Tax
      T - State or Local Government Agency Covered under a Section 218 Agreement
      C - Church or Church Controlled Organization Filing Form 8274 (not subject to FICA (Social Security) or FUTA)
      N - Non-profit Organization Subject to FICA (Social Security)

    15. Bode Code Indicator: Value can be SB, LM or TE

      SB -(Small Business Self Employed)
      LM - (Large and Mid Size Business)
      TE - (Tax Exempt Government Entities)

    16. SSA Indicator:

      Blank -(No SSA Issues)
      1 - (SSA Issue Pending)
      2 - (SSA Referral Case)

      Note:

      If SSA indicator is equal to 1 or 2 the literals "SSA CASE" will display in the header section of the case.

    17. Freeze Codes: See Doc 6209 for list and definitions of possible Freeze Codes.

    18. Offer In Compromise Indicator:

      0 - No Offer In Compromise
      1 - Offer in Compromise Pending or Accepted

    19. 6020b Indicator:

      0 - No 6020b Present
      1 - 6020b Present

      Note:

      All indicator are uploaded to CAP from IDRS. IRM 4.19.4 for case handling procedures.

    Figure 4.19.8-21

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    Case Information Section

4.19.8.5.2  (02-27-2009)
Open/Closing Status Codes

  1. Open status codes are accessed by clicking the left mouse button while your curser is placed over the case status drop down located in the header section of the case. Each code has a separate meaning in the processing of a case. Certain codes will update automatically based on the action taken on the case. The below table list all the possible open status codes and their definitions. See Figure 4.19.8-19.

    Note:

    The status of a case cannot be modified unless the case is assigned to your username.

    Open Status Codes Definitions
    08 Assigned SSA IND 1
    09 WIRS Ordered
    10 Research/suspense status
    16, 28, 90 Correspondence issued
    21 Corr issued/Federal Entity
    24, 93 Undeliverable
    25, 27, 29 Compliance referral
    26 SC 91 without SSA Ind 2
    37 CAWR no reply
    42 2057C letter issued
    44, 92 Reply received
    45 Re-analysis request
    55 1534C letter issued
    67 Reply Interim Issued
    68 Late Reply Interim issued
    69 98C letter issued
    87 SSA Ind 2 in balance
    88 Out of balance

  2. Closing status codes are accessed by clicking the left mouse button while your curser is placed over the case status drop down located in the header section of the case. The closing status codes is used to update the closing of a specific case. Each code has a separate meaning in the processing of a case. The below table list all the possible closing status codes and their definitions. See Figure 4.19.8-19.

    Closing Status Code Definitions
    11 BMF Delete
    36, 98, 99 Closed in Screening
    31 Closed to Collections
    32 Closed to Exam
    33 Closed to CI
    38 BMF Merge
    91 SSA No Reply
    94 SSA No Reply
    95 SSA Reply Resolved
    96 SSA Reply Unresolved
    40 SSA Adj (PRN 549)
    41 SSA Adj Bank/Defunct
    39, 46 Undeliverable
    34 CAWR TP/Reply Resolves
    35 CAWR TP/Reply Un-resolved
    30 CAWR No Reply

    Note:

    Closing codes "11, 38, 91, 94, 40 and 41" are updated automatically by CAP and should never be input manually.

    Figure 4.19.8-22

    Open/Closing Status Codes
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    Open/Closing Status Codes

4.19.8.6  (02-27-2009)
CAP Screens

  1. A normal case can contains eight separate screens of information. This can expand to nine screens if Automated Under Reporter has provided AUR PAL information. There are two ways to access a screen. First by clicking the left mouse button on a screen tab and second by using the shift key and the underlined character listed on the screen tab. Below is a list of the screens and their related underlined characters. See Figure 4.19.8-20.

    1. Detail Screen <Shift> <D>

    2. PAL (Payer Agent Listing) Screen <Shift> <P>

    3. Money Amounts Screen <Shift> <M>

    4. Correspondence Screen<Shift> <C>

    5. Entity Screen <Shift> <E>

    6. W3-WIRS Screen<Shift> <3>

    7. MFT & ADJ Screen <Shift> <A>

    8. Form 6209 Screen <Shift> <6>

    9. History Screen <Shift> <H>

    Figure 4.19.8-23

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    CAP Screens

4.19.8.6.1  (02-27-2009)
AUR PAL Screen

  1. The AUR PAL screen will only be displayed when you are working on a case that has been put on the Payer Agent List by AUR. A Payer Agent is one who incorrectly reports data to the IRS or the SSA. This may be because of duplicate reporting, overstating or understating income, or some other error. Below is a list of the information displayed on the AUR PAL screen.

    1. EIN: This should always match the case EIN.

    2. Tax Period: This should always match the year of the case being worked.

    3. Document Code: An AUR Code that identifies the type of document being processed (Form W-2, 1099) or the Source Document which caused a transaction to be generated.

    4. Source Code: An AUR source of payer information, i.e. P - Paper Document T - Magnetic Media.

    5. Error Code: An AUR Code that identifies a type of AUR Payer L - Local AUR Payer.

    6. Originator Site: Site that identified a payer as a AUR Payer.

    7. Transmitter Control Code: Assigned by the ECC-MTB Magnetic Media, which identifies the organization that transmitted information returns on Magnetic Media..

    8. AUR Recd Date: Date documents are received in AUR.

    9. Entry Date: Date Payer Agent was added to list.

    10. Error Description Line: Text that gives instructions to TEs for handling payer information.

    Figure 4.19.8-24

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    PAL Screen

4.19.8.6.2  (02-27-2009)
Money Amount Screen

  1. This screen provides wage information reported on Forms 941, 943, 944, 945 and/or Schedule H. In addition the wages/tax that was processed by SSA via Forms W-2, Forms 1099R, and Forms W-2G processed by the Internal Revenue Service. The CAWR program compares five main wage/tax fields they are:

    • Social Security Wages

    • Social Security Tips

    • Medicare Wages

    • Federal Income Tax Withheld

    • AEIC (Advanced Earned Income Credit)

    Below is a listing of the fields contained on the Money Amount Screen. See Figure 4.19.8-22.

    1. Original Amount Button: This button will allow a user to view the amounts reported after updates or changes have occurred.

    2. Form 94X Column: This Column is a cumulation of wages/taxes reported and processed on Forms 941, 943, 944, 945 and or Schedule H. The fields social security wages, social security tips, medicare wages, federal income tax and AEIC can be updated in this column.

    3. Form W-3 Column: This column is used as a tools to help identify possible processing errors within the Forms W-2.

    4. Form W-2 Column: This column is compared to the Form 94X column to calculated wage/tax differences.

    5. Difference Column: This column calculates the difference in "wages" between social security wages, social security tips and medicare wages reported in the Form 94X column compared to the Form W-2 column.

    6. Tax Column: This column calculates the "taxes" based on the differences reported between the Form 94X column and the Form W-2 column.

  2. Below are the tax rates CAP uses to calculate the tax displayed in the tax column.

    • Social Security Wages @ 12.4%

    • Social Security Tips @ 12.4%

    • Medicare Wages @ 2.9%

    • Federal Income Tax @ 100%

    • AEIC @ 100%

      Note:

      Form W-3 and Form W-2 column will also include Federal Income Tax reported on Forms 1099R and or Forms W-2G if present on the case.

    Figure 4.19.8-25

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    Money Screen

4.19.8.6.3  (02-27-2009)
Correspondence Screen

  1. The correspondence screen is used for sending appropriate correspondence from the CAP system (CP 251, CP 253, 86C, 98C, 99C, 1534C, 2057C or an interim letter). You will choose the appropriate letter using the drop down arrow at the bottom left hand side of the screen. The correspondence screen contains the following information:

    1. Notice/Letter type issued

    2. Date notice/letter was issued

    3. Suspense date: This is the time frame allotted for the taxpayer to respond to the notice/letter.

    4. No reply date: This date is automatically populated if the suspense date expires without receiving a reply from the taxpayer.

    5. Undeliverable date: This date is populated when the original notice/letter is received back undeliverable.

    6. Reply date: This date is populated when the notice/letter is received back with a response from the taxpayer.

      Note:

      Both the undeliverable and reply date is populated through the clerical function. See IRM 4.19.8.3.2.

    7. Reply suspense date: This date is auto populated when a reply date is input.

    8. IDRS ref ID: ID assigned to a letter generation.

    9. "Delete button" : This button will allow a user to delete the letter type and issue date.

      Note:

      The Delete button will only delete the letter history in CAP. If the actual letter needs to be deleted use the appropriate IDRS command code.

    Figure 4.19.8-26

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    Correspondence Screen

4.19.8.6.3.1  (02-27-2009)
Issuing Correspondence

  1. The CP 251 and CP 253 are auto generated notices. Both of these notices are used in the screening phase of the program. When CP 251 or CP 253 is selected from the correspondence screen CAP will updated the case status code to "16" for CP 251 and status code "90" for CP 253 requests. Once a week CAP will process all cases in status codes "16" and "90" and create the notices automatically. The amounts reported in the money amount screen and address information contained in the entity screen will be used to create the notice information.

  2. The other type of correspondence that can be requested is called "C" letters. These letters are IDRS formatted letters and require the user to be connected to an open IDRS session for CAP to create the letter. The 98C and 99C letter is used in the screening phase when case conditions will not allow the generation of a CP 251 or CP 253. The 1534C, 2057C letters are used in the reply and late reply phase of the program.

  3. Prior to issuing any type of correspondence CAP will give the user the following prompt. This prompt defaults to "No - Issue Correspondence" , if the user determines the Form W-2 information needs to be modified prior to issuing the notice or letter then select "Yes - Use 6209" . This will load the automated Form 6209 process. If the user determines the Form 94X amounts need to be modified prior to issuing the notice or letter then select "Yes - 94X Screen" . This will automatically place the users curser in the 94X column located on the money amount screen. See Figure 4.19.8-24.

    Figure 4.19.8-27

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    Correspondence Prompt

  4. When a "C" letter is requested CAP will load the letter input screen. Portions of the letter input screen will auto populate from the information contained within the case. The letter input screen displays the following information. See Figure 4.19.8-25.

    1. Salutation

    2. Return Address Code: Two digit code that tells IDRS the return address.

    3. Signature Code: Two digit code that has been establish to print the signature.

    4. "Cancel" button will exit letter input screen; "submit" button processes the letter to IDRS; "preview " button will allow the user to view the letter content.

    5. Selective Paragraphs

      Note:

      Clicking the left mouse button on the letter next to the selective paragraph will allow the user to preview the paragraph content in the bottom preview window.

    6. Selective Enclosures

    7. Selective Fill-ins: This section displays the "selected paragraphs" , "fill-in numbers" , " type" . (This is the character requirements for the fill-in), "description" of the fill-in.

    8. Type in Fill-in: This field is where the user input the fill-in requirements to the selected paragraphs.

      Note:

      The 99C letter will auto populate the amounts contained within the money amount screen.

    9. Notes: This field gives guidance for valid fill-ins. This field also is used when an open paragraph is selected.

    10. Preview Window

    Figure 4.19.8-28

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    Letter Input Screen

4.19.8.6.4  (02-27-2009)
Entity Screen

  1. The entity screen stores the business name and address information. This information is downloaded from IDRS when the case is created. When the entity screen tab is selected, the following screen appears. If necessary, you may update the "address" and "Care of Name" fields only. You will find the screen elements listed below. See Figure 4.19.8-26.

    Note:

    Updating the address should only be done based on taxpayer correspondence or the notice/letter was returned undeliverable and a better address was located.

    1. Last Updated: This field will populate when a change has been made to the address information either by the user or systemically.

    2. First Name Line: This is the name of the business when it was established.

      Note:

      The first four characters of the first name line create the name control in the detail header section.

    3. Sort Name Line

    4. "Care of Name" Line

    5. Foreign Street Line: This line is only up datable if the user selects from the state drop down field the period as the two digit state code.

      Note:

      When the period is selected as the state code CAP will allow a foreign street address, will also rename the street address line as foreign city and city line as foreign country.

    6. Street Address Line

    7. City Field

    8. State Field

    9. Zip Code Field

      Note:

      Any changes made to the care of name and/or address information will require the user to post the edit to store the update in CAP.

    Figure 4.19.8-29

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    Entity Screen

4.19.8.6.5  (02-27-2009)
W3-WIRS Screen

  1. Wage Information Retrieval System (WIRS). This screen provides W3/W2 information that was reported and processed by SSA. This screen will also display Forms 1099R and Forms W-2G processed by the IRS. Beginning in 2009 all WIRS request need to be via the Online Retrieval System (ORS). You will find the screen elements listed below. See Figure 4.19.8-27.

    1. Report Locator Number "RLN: " The RLN is used as the filing number for the set of Form W3/W2 information on microfilm.

    2. W-3 Money Detail Display: If you click a RLN the amounts reported on that set of Form W3/W2 will display in the window.

    3. Forms W-2 Report: This is the amount of FORMS W-2/W-2G/1099R's reported by taxpayer.

    4. Forms W-2 Processed: This is the actual amount of Forms W-2 processed by SSA or the actual amount of Forms W-2G/1099R processed by the IRS.

    5. Document Code: Each type of information return document has it own document code. See IRM 4.19.8.6.5.

      Note:

      To view actual W3/W2 information, the user needs to access the Online Retrieval System (ORS). Never attempt to order Document Code Type 32 or 98 using the CAP system.

    6. Employment type: See IRM 4.19.8.6.5.

    7. Correction Indicator: This field will show a "C" if the information returns are corrected.

    8. Problem Indicator: See IRM 4.19.8.6.5.

    9. W-3 Indicator: See IRM 4.19.8.6.5.

    10. X-ref EIN field: This field will populate when a cross reference EIN is provided in box "H" of the Form W-3 processed by SSA.

      Figure 4.19.8-30

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      W-3 WIRS Screen

      Document Code Type Definition
      30 Form W-3 with Forms W-2
      32 Form 1096 with Forms W-2G
      33 Form W-3SS with Forms W-2GU
      34 Form W-3SS with Forms W-2AS
      35 Form W-3SS with Forms W-2VI
      36 Form W-3PR with Forms 499 R-2/W-2PR
      98 Form 1096 with Forms 1099-R

      Employment Type Definitions
      M Military
      H Household
      A Agriculture
      R Railroad
      S State/Local Government
      Q State/Local Gov Medicare Only
      L Limited Liability (State/Local Government)
      W All Others

      Problem Indicator Definitions
      Blank No Errors
      A Medicare Wages Altered Based on (Social Security) FICA Total Compensation
      B Type of Employment Changed to "Q"
      C More than One Problem Present
      D Duplicate Forms Deleted
      E Keying Error
      F Family Employment Items Deleted
      G Generated (Social Security) FICA Wages or Tips – (The employer did not enter (Social Security) FICA Wages or Tips. The SSA used the (Social Security) FICA Tax Amounts to calculate and to generate the (Social Security) FICA Wage Amount shown on Form W-3.)
      H More than One Code Applies (A, G, or U)
      K Process Apparent Dup Report (Deemed Non-dup)
      L Apparently Missing Forms
      M Social Security Wages Over Maximum
      N Grand Total Error Over Tolerance
      O Establishment Optional Method
      P Illegible Forms
      Q Form W-3 Record but No Form W-2 Record
      R Grand Total within Tolerance
      S Split Report
      T Type of Employment Change
      U Medicare Wages/Tips Generated
      V J.V. W-3 Record
      W Non-earned Household Earnings
      X SSA Corrected Name

      W-3 Indicator Definitions
      D Dummy Form W-3 (Original Form W-3 prepared by the SSA or Original Form 1096 prepared by the IRS.)
      E Original Form W-3 or 1096 Employer Filed (Form W-3 totals present; Forms W-2 totals may be present.)
      H SSA Employer Reconciliation
      J Dummy Reconciliation
      N Stand-Alone Form W-3
      Q Late Filed Returns with Substitute Forms W-3 Prepared by the SSA.
      R Late Filed Original Form W-3 Prepared by the Employer
      S "Split" - Dummy Form W-3 with Unique RLNs (The microfilm of this shipment of Forms W-2 is split between two or more reels of microfilm.)
      U Unallocated Tips and Wages

4.19.8.6.6  (02-27-2009)
MFT & ADJ Screen

  1. This screen displays the tax returns filed that create the 94X column display in the money amount screen. This screen cannot be updated by the user. The MFT field shows the type of tax return filed. The below table shows the definitions of each MFT.

    MFT Definitions
    01 941
    05 1041 (Schedule H)
    11 943
    14 944
    16 945
    30 1040 (Schedule H)

    1. MFT

    2. Tax Periods filed

    3. DLN (Document Locator Number)

    4. Line Adjustment

    5. Secondary SSN

      Note:

      Secondary SSN only applies to MFT 30.

    6. Social Security Wages Reported

    7. Social Security Tips Reported

    8. Federal Income Tax Withheld Reported

    9. Advanced Earned Income Credit Reported

    10. Expansion Bar

      Note:

      The expansion bar indicates to the user that more information is viewable outside of the current window display. Clicking on the arrows located at the end of the screen will expand the view. If the right arrow is clicked on the MFT & ADJ screen the Medicare Wages Reported will become viewable next to the Advanced Earned Income Credit Reported.

      Figure 4.19.8-31

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      MFT & Adj Screen

4.19.8.6.7  (02-27-2009)
Form 6209 Screen

  1. The Form 6209 is used to correct the amounts reported and processed on the Forms W-2 displayed in the money amount screen. This screen is comprised of the main screen and a secondary input screen. The main screen displays any previous Form 6209 input by a tax examiners and the adjustments and their comments as to why the adjustment(s) were done. The secondary screen is used to adjust W-2 information and is accessed by the pressing the "New" button at the bottom of the main screen. You will find the screen elements listed below each of the screens.

    Note:

    When a Form 6209 is processed in CAP the form is electronically forwarded to IDRS to update the Form W-2 amounts reported on CC BMFOLU.

    1. Created Date

    2. Processed Date: This is the date the CAP processed the Form 6209.

      Note:

      Once a Form 6209 is processed it can not be deleted.

    3. Posted Date: This is the date the Form 6209 posted to IDRS.

    4. To EIN, To Tax Period, Form W–3 Indicator, Form W–2 Count, Correction, TE and Remark

      Note:

      These fields will leave a history based on the information input on the Form 6209.

    5. "New" Button: This button opens the Form 6209.

    6. "View Detail" : A Form 6209 has to exist for this button to be accessed. This button will allow a user to view the information input to a specific Form 6209.

    7. Money Amounts: This Button will open a box that displays the money amount screen totals.

      Figure 4.19.8-32

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      Form 6209 Screen

  2. When you select the "new" button CAP will bring up the following screen. CAP will auto populate the EIN, Tax Period and Name Control from the case information. All other fields of the Form 6209 require the user to supply the information to be adjusted. See Figure 4.19.8-31.

    Note:

    For the most part the Form 6209 is used to correct issues identified after WIRS have been viewed.

    1. Transfer Forms W-3/W-2 Option: Selecting the transfer option will expand the Form 6209. The expanded fields will require the x-reference EIN, tax period and name control.

      Note:

      Use transfer Form W-3/W-2 option only when an entire set of W-3/W-2 need to be transferred to a different EIN.

    2. Form W-2 Wage/Tax Fields: Increases to the fields are typed in as whole numbers. Always use a decimal point to the Wage/Tax being adjusted. If the wage/tax amount needs to be decreased input a hyphen in front of the whole number.

      Note:

      The comma is not required to represent thousands. CAP will automatically place the comma.

    3. Remarks Drop Down: This is a required field. This field gives the reason for the adjustments made with on the Form 6209.

    4. "Cancel" Button: This button will exit the Form 6209.

    5. "Ok" Button: This button submits the Form 6209.

    6. Money Amount: This button will display the amounts reported in the Money Amount Screen.

    7. "Delete" Button: This button will allow a user to delete a Form 6209 records that has not been processed by CAP.

      Figure 4.19.8-33

      Blank Form 6209
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      Blank Form 6209

  3. The below screen shows a Form 6209 adjusting the Social Security Wages, Federal Income Tax and Medicare Wages. The remarks drop down will allow one the following reasons for the adjustments. See Figure 4.19.8-32.

    • Wages Over Max

    • Adjustments per corrected Forms W-2

    • Transfer-Forms W-2 posted to wrong EIN

    • To post original Forms W-2 sent by employer

    • SSA balancing error

    • Family Employment

    • FICA tips included in FICA wages

    • Other

    Figure 4.19.8-34

    Completed Form 6209
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    Completed Form 6209

  4. After the creation of the Form 6209 it will leave a history of the Form 6209 screen and will display the adjustments in the money amount screen. CAP will include the adjustments made on the Form 6209 in the Form W-2 figures processed and recalculate the wages and tax using the adjustments.

    Note:

    Once the Form 6209 posts to IDRS the pending Form 6209 will be removed from the money amount screen and will permanently update the Form W-2 information.

    Figure 4.19.8-35

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    Pending Form 6209

4.19.8.6.7.1  (02-27-2009)
Form 6209 Transfer

  1. When transferring a set of Form W-3/W-2 to a cross reference number select the "Transfer" radio button. When the "transfer" radio button is selected the Form 6209 expands for the user to input the x-reference EIN, Tax Period and Name Control. There are three main differences between a Form 6209 adjustment and a Form 6209 Form W-3/W-2 transfer. The differences are:

    1. The "To Case" Information Section

    2. The "magnifying glass" button: This button makes transferring sets of Forms W-3/W-2 very simple. By clicking on this button CAP will display all the RLN's available to transfer. Using the left mouse button select the RLN to transfer. After selecting the RLN CAP will prompt the user "all amounts reported for the selected RLN will be reversed" and auto populated into the W-3 reported and W-2 processed fields. See Figure 4.19.8-35.CAP will auto populate the W-3 reported and W-2 processed fields;. the W-3 indicator; Correction Indicator; and the Form W–2 count. See Figure 4.19.8-36.

    3. W-3 Reported fields

      Figure 4.19.8-36

      Form 6209 Transfer
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      Form 6209 Transfer

      Figure 4.19.8-37

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      Form 6209 Transfer Prompt

      Figure 4.19.8-38

      Form 6209 Transfer Completed
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      Form 6209 Transfer Completed

  2. After the creation of the Form 6209 transfer it will leave a history. CAP will include the adjustments made on the Form 6209 in the Form W-3 reported and Form W-2 figures processed and recalculate the wages and tax using the transfer information.

    Note:

    Any correspondence generated using CAP will use the updated information. Once the Form 6209 posts to IDRS the pending Form 6209 will be removed from the money amount screen and will permanently update the Form W-3/ W-2 information.

    Figure 4.19.8-39

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    Form 6209 Transfer Money Screen

4.19.8.6.8  (02-27-2009)
History Screen

  1. The history screen gives a line by line account of all actions taken by current and previous user to a specific case. See Figure 4.19.8-38.

    1. Date: This is the date the action was taken.

    2. User : This is the user name who took the action.

    3. Description: This is a brief description of the action taken.

    4. SC: This is the status code of the case when the action was taken.

      Figure 4.19.8-40

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      History Screen


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