Section 12 - Form 8038-CP

Section 12 contains data for direct deposit and isn't edited.

The taxpayer information must be processed as reported.

Section 12 Alpha Designators, Title, Location and Field Lengths are listed below:

Field Designator

Title

Form 8038-CP Location

Field Length

12RTN

Routing Transit Number (RTN)

Line 26B

9

12DAN

Depositors Account Number (DAN)

Line 26D

17

12DNV

DAN verified 2nd input

Line 26D

17

12DDC

Direct Deposit Code

Computer Generated

2

12TDA

Type Depositor Account

Line 26C

1

Field 12RTN is transcribed from Form 8038-CP, line 26a and is 9 positions.

The field is valid if blank.

It’s not numeric.

The first two digits aren’t between 01 through 12 or between 21 through 32, if field is completed.

Correct any coding or transcription errors.

If the information on the return isn't valid, delete Field 12RTN.

Field 12DAN is transcribed from Form 8038-CP, line 26c and is 17 positions.

The field is valid if blank.

A depositor account number is present and a character isn't numeric, alpha, hyphen or space.

Field 12DAN is present but Field 12TDA isn't present.

Correct any coding or transcription errors.

If

Then

the account number is valid (the entry contains only numeric, alpha, hyphen or space),

GTSEC 12 and refer to Field 12TDA instructions below.

Enter a valid code in Field 12TDA.

the account number isn't valid,

Delete Field 12DAN.

Field 12DDC is a computer generated field and isn't correctable.

The Direct Deposit Code is included in Section 12 screen display for information only.

Field 12DDC may be blank or it may contain a two-digit number that's used by the MF to generate a notice to the taxpayer.

Field 12TDA is transcribed from line 26b, Form 8038-CP and is 1 position.

May be blank.

Correct any coding or transcription errors.

If both or neither box (Checking or Savings) is marked, enter "C" in Field 12TDA.