Miscellaneous, Non-Master File (NMF), and Cover Over Refunds
Internal Revenue Manual Part 3. Submission Processing · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States
This subsection describes the journals used to record Miscellaneous, NMF and Cover Over Unconfirmed Refund Schedules.
This table describes the steps required to complete journals 501, 507 and 516.
Step
Prompt
Description / Action
Select or Enter
RACS Main Menu
Highlight/select Disbursement.
Apply
Disbursement Control Main Menu
Record
Select MISC Refund, NMF Refund or Cover Over.
Tab or Apply
Account Period
Accept the highlighted current month or select the future month. From the Action Bar select...
Apply
Maintain Source Journal
Schedule #
Enter the Schedule Number assigned to the refund.
Tab Key
Prepare Date
Enter the date in MM-DD-YYYY format. When you have filled the field, the prompt moves automatically to the Items field.
Items
Enter the total Items.
Enter or Add Button
Maintain Journal Entry
Select 20X0903 Principal or 20X0904 Interest credit account.
Tab Key
Amount
Enter the amount associated with the selected account.
OK Button
Repeat for the second account if present. If only one account, select...
Cancel Button
Maintain Source Journal
Review input data. If correct, select...
OK Button
If information is not correct, see Introduction for "Edit and Delete" Buttons.
Edit or Delete Button
Maintain Transaction Journal
Highlight/select Application from the Possible Source Journals. From the Action Bar select...
Action then Add
Maintain Source Journal
No input is necessary for this journal.
Add Button
Maintain Journal Entry
Select the needed IRS debit account.
Tab Key
Amount
Enter amount associated with selected account.
OK Button
Repeat for each account that has an amount. When finished with required inputs, select...
Cancel Button
Maintain Source Journal
Maintain Source Journal.
OK Button
If information is not correct...
Edit or Delete Button
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