Section 26. Tax Exempt Bond Error Resolution Procedures›3.12.26 Tax Exempt Bond Error Resolution Procedures
Section 05 - Form 8038-G
Internal Revenue Manual Part 3. Submission Processing · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States
Section 05 alpha designators, title, location and field lengths are listed below:
Field
Title
Form 8038-G
Field Lengths
0511
Education Amount
Part II, Line 11
15
0512
Health and Hospital Amount
Part II, Line 12
15
0513
Transportation Amount
Part II, Line 13
15
0514
Public Safety Amount
Part II, Line 14
15
0515
Environment Incl Sewage Amount
Part II, Line 15
15
0516
Housing Amount
Part II, Line 16
15
0517
Utilities Amount
Part II, Line 17
15
0518
Other Amount
Part II, Line 18
15
0518X
Special Additional Write in Field Issue Price Amount (currently not used)
Part II, Line 18X
15
0518Y
Special Additional Write in Field Issue Price Amount (currently not used).
Part II, Line 18Y
15
0518Z
Special Additional Write in Field Issue Price Amount (currently not used).
Part II, Line 18Z
15
0519
Obligation Check Box
Part II, Line 19
1
0520
Obligation Lease Installment Box
Part II, Line 20
1
0521A
Maturity Date
Part III, Line 21a
8
0521B
Entire Issue Price
Part III, Line 21b
15
0521B>
Entire Issue Price under print
Computer generated
15
0521C
Stated Redemption Maturity amount
Part III, Line 21c
15
0521D
Weighted Average Maturity Years
Part III, Line 21d
4
0521E
Yield Percentage
Part III, Line 21e
6
0522
Proceeds Accrued Interest Amount
Part IV, Line 22
15
0523
Proceeds of Entire Issue Amount
Part IV, Line 23
15
0524
Proceeds Bond Issue amount
Part IV, Line 24
15
0525
Proceeds Credit Enhancement Amount
Part IV, Line 25
15
0526
Proceeds Reserve Replacement Amount
Part IV, Line 26
15
0527
Proceeds Used to Currently Refund Prior Issues
Part IV, Line 27
15
0528
Proceeds for Advance Refund Amount
Part IV, Line 28
15
0529
Total Proceeds Amount
Part IV. Line 29
15
0529>
Total Proceeds Amount under print
15
0530
Net Non Refunding Proceeds Amount
Part IV, Line 30
15
0530>
Net Non Refunding Proceeds Amount under print
Computer generated
15
Field 0511 through 0518Z - Issue Price Amount¶
Field 0511 - 0518z is the Issue Price Amount and is 15 positions. Each issue price amount field may have an entry and located on the Form 8038-G in Part II, lines 11 through 18z (refer to IRM 3.12.26.13 above for specific fields and locations).
The field(s) is dollars only.
Field 0511 through 0518Z - Invalid Conditions¶
Field 0511 through 0518Z - Correction Procedures¶
Refer to the return to verify the entries.
Correct any coding or transcription errors.
If
Then
Part II, line 18 (other) word is similar to the following:
"Build America Bonds (tax credit)"
"Build America Bonds (payment option)"
"Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds (payment option)"
"Tribal Economic Development Bonds"
SSPND 211.
there are two money amounts present, and one of the amounts is listed as "other" on line 18,
Compare the issue price(s) in Part II, lines 11 - 18 against the issue price in Part III, line 21(b).
If all three match, circle out the money amount on line 18.
the type of issue is indicated, and the issue price is blank and can't be perfected from Part III, line 21(b),
SSPND 211.
the type of issue and the issue price are blank, and line 19 and/or 20 is checked, and Part III, line 21(b) has an entry,
Enter the amount from Part III, line 21(b) to Part II, line 18.
the type of issue and the issue price are blank, and line 19 and/or 20 isn't checked,
SSPND 211.
Part II, lines 11-18 (or attachments) indicate a type of issue, but the issue price is blank and Part III, line 21(b) has a dollar amount,
edit the amount from Part III, line 21(b) to the applicable Part II, line 11-18 that shows a type of issue.
Part II, lines 11 - 18 i blank, and can’t be perfected, at least one issue price amount can't be determined,
SSPND 211
Rejects will:
If
Then
after reply is received,
Perfect the return.
the issuer’s reply indicates more than one issue amount,
Correct using the issue amounts as indicated in each Issue Price Amount field.
Enter the total of all entries in 11a - 18z in Field 0522 (line 22) and Field 0523 (line 23).
the reply is incomplete or a no reply is received,
Enter CCC "3" and enter "1" in Field 0518
Field 0519 - Obligation Check Box¶
Field 0519 is the Obligation Check Box, located on Form 8038-G in Part II, line 19 and is 1 position.
Field 0519 - Invalid Conditions¶
It’s not numeric
The entry is other than "1" , "2" , "3" or "blank" .
Field 0519 - Correction Procedures¶
Correct any coding or transcription errors.
If
Then
the first box is checked,
enter a "1" .
the second box is checked,
enter a "2" .
the third box is checked,
enter a "3" .
no box is checked,
leave blank.
Field 0520 - Obligation Lease Installment Box¶
Field 0520 is the Obligation Lease Installment Check Box, located on Form 8038-G in Part II, line 20 and is 1 position.
Field 0520 - Invalid Conditions¶
It’s not numeric.
The entry is other than "1" or "blank" .
Field 0520 - Correction Procedures¶
Correct any coding or transcription errors.
If
Then
the box is checked,
enter a "1" .
the box isn't checked,
delete the entry in Field 0520.
Field 0521A - Maturity Date¶
Field 0521A is the Maturity Date and is in YYYYMMDD format. It's located on Form 8038-G in Part III, line 21a and is 8 positions.
Field 0521A - Invalid Conditions¶
Not in YYYYMMDD format.
Not within the valid year, month, day range.
Field 0521A - Correction Procedures¶
Correct any coding or transcription errors.
If
Then
more than one date is present,
enter the latest date in Field 0321A.
the maturity date is the same or prior to the Date of Issue,
SSPND 211.
blank, and can’t perfect it from the document,
SSPND 211.
the maturity date contains an invalid year (earlier than 1950 or after 2099),
perfect from attachments.
the invalid year can't be perfected,
SSPND 211.
Rejects will:
If
Then
a valid reply is received,
Perfect the return.
no reply or an invalid reply is received,
Circle out the date if present and leave blank.
Enter CCC "3" and continue processing.
Field 0521B - Entire Issue Price¶
Field 0521B is the Entire Issue Price of the Bond, located on Form 8038-G in Part III, line 21b (total of lines 11 - 18z) and is 15 positions.
The field is dollars only.
Field 0521B - Invalid Conditions¶
The field is invalid if blank.
The field will under print if the transcribed and generated amounts differ by more than ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡.
Field 0521B - Correction Procedures¶
Correct any coding or transcription errors.
If
Then
Field 0521B (line 21b) is blank, and there’s entries in lines 11-18z,
Add the amounts on lines 11 through 18z.
Enter the total in Field 0521B and 0523.
at least one issue price amount can't be determined per IRM 3.12.26.8.1.1,
SSPND 211.
Rejects will:
If
Then
reply is received,
perfect the return.
the issuer indicates more than one issue price amount,
correct using the issue price amounts as indicated in each Issue Price amount field.
no reply,
enter CCC "3" and enter "1" in Field 0518.
Field 0521C - Stated Redemption Maturity Amount¶
Field 0521C is the Stated Redemption Maturity Amount, located on Form 8038-G Part III, line 21c and is 15 positions.
The field is dollars only.
The field is valid if it’s blank.
Field 0521C - Invalid Conditions¶
Field 0521C - Correction Procedures¶
Correct any coding or transcription errors.
Field 0521D - Weighted Average Maturity Years¶
Field 0521D is the Weighted Average Maturity Years, located on Form 8038-G in Part III, line 21d and is 4 positions.
The field is valid if it’s blank.
Field 0521D - Invalid Conditions¶
Field 0521D - Correction Procedures¶
Correct any coding or transcription errors.
Field 0521E - Yield Percentage¶
Field 0521E is the Yield Percentage, located on Form 8038-G in Part III, line 21e and is 6 positions.
The field is valid if it’s blank.
Field 0521E - Invalid Conditions¶
Field is invalid if not numeric or VR (variable rate) only.
Field 0521E - Correction Procedures¶
Correct any coding or transcription errors.
Field 0522 - Proceeds Accrued Interest Amount¶
Field 0522 is the Proceeds Accrued Interest Amount, located on Form 8038-G in Part IV, line 22 and is 15 positions.
The field is dollars only.
The field is valid if it’s blank.
Field 0522 - Invalid Conditions¶
Field 0522 - Correction Procedures¶
Correct any coding or transcription errors.
Field 0523 - Proceeds of Entire Issue Amount¶
Field 0523 is the Proceeds of Entire Issue Amount, located on Form 8038-G in Part IV, line 23 and is 15 positions.
The field is dollars only.
Field 0523 - Invalid Conditions¶
Field 0523 - Correction Procedures¶
Correct any coding or transcription errors.
If
Then
Field 0523 (line 23) is blank,
enter the amount from Field 0521B (line 21b), in Field 0523 (line 23).
Field 0521B (line 21b) is blank,
follow the correction procedures for Field 0521B (IRM 3.12.26.8.5.2).
Field 0524 - Proceeds Bond Issue Amount¶
Field 0524 is the Proceeds Bond Issue Amount, located on Form 8038-G in Part IV, line 24 and is 15 positions.
The field is dollars only.
The field is valid if it’s blank.
Field 0524 - Invalid Conditions¶
Field 0524 - Correction Procedures¶
Correct any coding or transcription errors.
If
Then
blank,
perfect from the document or attachments.
blank, and the computation is correct, (lines 24-28 equals line 29 and line 29 minus line 23 equal line 30),
leave Field 0324 (Part IV, line 24) blank.
blank and you’re unable to perfect from the document or attachments and the computations in lines 23 through 30 don’t match the entry on line 30,
SSPND 211.
Rejects will:
If
Then
a reply is received,
Perfect the return.
Continue processing.
no reply or incomplete reply is received,
Enter CCC "3" .
Continue processing return.
Field 0525 - Proceeds Credit enhancement Amount¶
Field 0525 is the Proceeds Credit Enhancement Amount, located on Form 8038-G in Part IV, line 25 and is 15 positions.
The field is dollars only.
The field is valid if blank.
Field 0525 - Invalid Conditions¶
Field 0525 - Correction Procedures¶
Correct any coding or transcription errors.
Field 0526 - Proceeds Reserve Replacement Amount¶
Field 0526 is the Proceeds Reserve Replacement Amount, located on Form 8038-G in Part IV, line 26 and is 15 positions.
The field is dollars only.
The field is valid if it’s blank.
Field 0526 - Invalid Conditions¶
Field 0526 - Correction Procedures¶
Correct any coding or transcription errors.
Field 0527 - Proceeds Used to Currently Refund Prior Issues¶
Field 0527 is the Proceeds Used to Currently Refund Prior Issues and located on Form 8038-G in Part IV, line 27 and is 15 positions.
The field is dollars only.
The field is valid if it’s blank.
Field 0527 - Invalid Conditions¶
Field 0527 - Correction Procedures¶
Correct any coding or transcription errors.
Field 0528 - Proceeds for Advance Refund Amount¶
Field 0528 is the Proceeds for Advance Refund Amount, located on Form 8038-G in Part IV, line 28 and is 15 positions.
The field is dollars only.
The field is valid if it’s blank.
Field 0528 - Invalid Conditions¶
Field 0528 - Correction Procedures¶
Correct any coding or transcription errors.
Field 0529 - Total Proceeds Amount¶
Field 0529 is the Total Proceeds Amount, located on Form 8038-G in Part IV, line 29 and is 15 positions.
The field is dollars only.
The field will under print if the transcribed and generated amounts differ by more than ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡.
Field 0529 - Invalid Conditions¶
Field 0529 - Correction Procedures¶
Correct any coding or transcription errors.
If
Then
Field 0529 (line 29) is blank, and there are entries in Fields 0524 through 0528 (lines 24- 28),
Add the amounts on Fields 0524 through 0528 (lines 24- 28).
Enter the total in Field 0529.
there’s an amount on Field 0529 (line 29), and Fields 0524-0528 (lines 24-28) is blank,
enter the amount from Field 0529 (line 29) on Field 0524 (line 24).
Fields 0524-28 (lines 24-28) don’t equal Field 0529 (line 29),
Add Fields 0524-0528 (lines 24-28).
Enter the amount on Field 0529 (line 29).
Field 0530 - Net Non Refunding Proceeds Amount¶
Field 0530 is the Net Non Refunding Proceeds Amount, located on Form 8038-G in Part IV, line 30 and is 15 positions.
The field is valid if positive, negative, or blank
The field is dollars only.
The field will under print if the transcribed and generated amounts differ by more than ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡
Field 0530 - Invalid Conditions¶
Field 0530 - Correction Procedures¶
Correct any coding or transcription errors.
If
Then
Field 0530 (line 30) is blank, N/A or zero,
Subtract Field 0529 (line 29) from Field 0523 (line 23).
Enter the results in Field 0530 (line 30).
subtracting Field 0529 (line 29) from Field 0523 (line 23) doesn't equal the amount on Field 0530 (line 30),
Subtract Field 0529 (line 29) from Field 0523 (line 23) and enter the amount on Field 0530 (line 30).
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