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Section 25. BMF International Miscellaneous Tax Returns

Internal Revenue Manual Part 3. Submission Processing · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States

3.24.25 BMF International Miscellaneous Tax Returns

Manual Transmittal

Purpose

(1) This transmits revised IRM 3.24.25, ISRP System, BMF International Miscellaneous Tax Returns.

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Material Changes

(1) Exhibit 3.24.25-31 Added Direct Deposit lines and renumbered elements.

(2) Exhibit 3.24.25-34 Added Direct Deposit lines and renumbered elements.

(3) Editorial changes were made throughout the IRM for clarity. Reviewed and updated plain language, grammar, web addresses, IRM references, and legal references.

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Effect on Other Documents

Audience

Effective Date

Scott Wallace Director, Submission Processing Taxpayer Services

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Program Scope and Objectives

Purpose: This IRM section supplies instructions for Taxpayer Services Integrated Submission and Remittance Processing (ISRP) System to transcribe the returns below:

Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions With Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts

Form 3520-A, Annual Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner

Form 8288, U.S. Withholding Tax Return for Disposition by Foreign Persons of U.S. Real Property Interests

Form 8804, Annual Return for Partnership Withholding Tax (Section 1446)

Audience: ISRP clerks perform key entry by capturing data from a wide variety of tax documents and forms from images, paper, and/or other sources.

Policy Owner: Director, Submission Processing.

Program Owner: Return Processing Branch, Mail Management/Data Conversion (an Organization within Submission Processing).

Primary Stakeholders: Other areas that may be affected by these procedures include (but not limited to):

Accounts Management (AM)

Chief Counsel

Compliance

Information Technology (IT) Programmers

Large Business and International (LB&I)

Small Business Self-Employed (SBSE)

Statistics of Income (SOI)

Submission Processing (SP)

Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)

Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TEGE)

Program Goals: Ensure all necessary action is taken on the return and attachments to ensure correct posting of the return data.

The instructions contained in this book are used when transcribing paper returns.

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Background

The Integrated Submission and Remittance Processing (ISRP) System transcribes and formats data from paper returns/documents/vouchers for input into the Generalized Mainline Framework (GMF) and other systems by key entry operators. It also captures check images for archiving. Transaction Management System (TMS) is a Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) product that is an integral part of ISRP. The entries from transcription are transferred to Error Resolution System (ERS) fields.

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Authority

The following provide authority for the instructions in this IRM to be performed in support of completing compliance functions to make credits or refunds of any internal revenue tax, processing of non-revenue forms, and administrative support forms:

Title 26 of the United States Code (USC) or more commonly known as the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).

All policy statements for Submission Processing are contained in IRM 1.2.1.4, Servicewide Policies and Authorities, Policy Statements for Submission Processing Activities:

Code sections which provide the IRS with the authority to issue levies.

Congressional Acts which outline additional authorities and responsibilities like the Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998 or the Tax Reform Act of 1986.

Policy statements that provide authority for the work being done.

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Roles and Responsibilities

The Campus Director monitors operational performance for their campus.

The Operation Manager monitors operational performance for their operation.

The team manager/lead conducts performance monitoring and ensures employees have the tools to perform their duties.

The team employees follow the instructions contained in this IRM and maintain updated IRM procedures.

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Program Management and Reviews

Program Reports: System control reports are on the Control-D WebAccess (CTDWA) and a general listing of the reports are located in IRM 3.24.202, ISRP System, Supervisory Operator’s Manual.

Program Effectiveness is measured using the following:

Embedded Quality Submission Processing (EQSP)

Balanced Measures

Managerial reviews

Annual Review: Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA).

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Program Controls

For Terms, Definitions, and Acronyms, see IRM 3.24.38, ISRP System, BMF General Instructions.

IRM deviations must be submitted in writing following instructions from IRM 1.11.2.2.3, Internal Management Documents System - Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) Process, When Procedures Deviate from the IRM, and elevated through appropriate channels for executive approval.

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Terms and Acronyms

The following is a list of the acronyms used in this IRM section:

Acronyms

Description

BMF

Business Master File

DLN

Document Locator Number

IRM

Internal Revenue Manual

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Control Documents

Following are the control document(s) from which data may be transcribed:

Form 813, Document Register

Form 1332, Block and Selection Record

Form 3893, Re-Entry Document Control

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Source Documents

Following are the source documents from which data may be transcribed:

Form 3520, Annual Return To Report Transactions With Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts.

Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (Under section 6048(b)).

Form 8288, U.S. Withholding Tax Return for Certain Dispositions by Foreign Persons.

Form 8804, Annual Return for Partnership Withholding Tax (Section 1446).

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Forms/Program Numbers/MFT/Tax Class/Doc. Code

Program Number

MFT

Tax Class

Document Code

Form 3520

12310

68

3

83

Form 3520-A

12320

42

3

82

Form 8288

11330

17

1

40

Form 8804

11340

08

1

29

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Required Sections

Section 01 is entered and verified in all cases.

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Note:

Effective on January 2, 2003, Form 3520-A only accepts an Employer Identification Number (EIN) number in Field 01TIN (Line 1b).

Some fields require entry of data. These fields are referred to as MUST ENTER fields. They are indicated by the presence of stars (★★★★★★).

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Yes/No Check Boxes

For all edited "Yes/No" check boxes, enter as follows:

"1" if the "yes" box is checked.

"2" if the "no" box is checked.

"3" if both boxes are checked.

Press if no boxes are checked.

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Percentages

The taxpayer is allowed to enter a specified percentage under the appropriate tax rate.

The following is how to input percentages.

If the taxpayer enters:

Input as:

9 percent

009

20 percent

020

27.5 percent

027

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ISRP Transcription Operation Sheets

The following exhibits represent specific data entry procedures.

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Block Header Data Entry Form 813 Document Register and Form 1332 for Original Input…

Elem. No.

Data Element Name

Prompt

Fld. Term.

Instructions

(1)

Service Center (SC) Block Control

ABC

The screen displays the Alphanumeric Block Control (ABC) that is entered in the Entry Operator (EOP) Dialog Window. It cannot be changed.

(2)

Block Document Locator Number (DLN)

DLN

Enter the first 11-digits from: (a) Form 813— the "Block DLN" box. (b) Form 1332— the "Document Locator No." box. (c) Form 3893— box 2. The EOP verifies the DLN from the first document of the block.

(3)

Batch Number

BATCH

Enter the batch number from: (a) Form 813, Form 1332— the "Batch Control Number" box. (b) Form 3892— box 3. If not present, enter the number from the batch transmittal sheet.

(4)

Document Count

COUNT

Enter the document count as follows: (a) Form 813, Form 1332 —the circled serial number. If a full block (100 documents) or if a number is not circled, enter 100. (b) Form 3893 —from box 4.

(5)

Prejournalized Credit Amount

CR

Enter the amount from: (a) Form 813 —shown as the "Total" or if adjusted, as the "Adjusted Total." (b) Form 3893— from box 5.

Note:

Enter Dollars and Cents.

(6)

Filling

Press five times.

(7)

Source Code

SOURCE

If the control document is Form 3893, enter from box 11 as follows: (a) R = "Reprocessable" box checked. (b) N = "Reinput of Unpostable" box checked. (c) 4 = "SC Reinput" box checked. (d) None of the boxes checked, consult your supervisor to determine if a source code is required.

(8)

Year Digit

YEAR

If the control document is Form 3893, enter the digit from box 12. This is a "MUST ENTER" field if the Source Code is "R, N, or 4."

(9)

Filling

Press .

(10)

Remittance Processing System (RPS) Indicator

RPS

Enter a "2" if on: (a) Form 813 Form 1332 —"RPS" is edited or stamped in the upper center margin, or "RRPS" appears in the header of Form 1332. (b) Form 3893 —box 13 is checked.

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Caution:

If inputting a foreign address, enter the foreign city, province, and postal code in this field exactly as edited.

(25)

City

CITY

Enter the city from line 1e.

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Caution:

If inputting a foreign address, ONLY enter the edited foreign country code.

(26)

State

ST

Enter the standard state abbreviation from line 1f.

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Caution:

If inputting a foreign address, enter a period (.) in this field.

(27)

ZIP Code

ZIP

Enter the ZIP Code from line 1g.

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Caution:

If inputting a foreign address, leave this field blank. Press to continue.

(28)

Country Code

COUN

Enter the edited country code from line 1h.

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Note:

For 2013 - 2019 years enter the identification number from line 2b(1).

(4)

TIN Type

TYPE

Enter the edited zero following the TIN.

(5)

Street Address

L2C

Enter the street address information as shown or edited on line 2c.

(6)

Date Foreign Trust was Created

L2D

Enter the date from line 2d.

(7)

City

L2E

Enter the city from line 2e.

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Note:

Do not use Major City Codes.

(8)

State

L2F

Enter the standard state abbreviation from line 2f.

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Caution:

If inputting a foreign address, enter a period (.) in this field.

(9)

ZIP Code

L2G

Enter the ZIP Code from line 2g.

(10)

Country Code

L2H

Enter the edited country code from line 2h.

(11)

Did Foreign Trust Appoint U.S. Agent

3Y/N

Enter from the "Yes/No" check boxes on line 3.

(12)

Name of U.S. Agent

L3A

Enter the name from line 3a.

(13)

Identification Number

L3B

Enter identification number, if any, from line 3b.

(14)

ID Number Type

TYPE

Enter the zero, if edited, after the ID number.

(15)

U.S. Agent Street Address

L3C

Enter the street address information as shown on line 3c.

(16)

U.S. Agent City

L3D

Enter the city from line 3d.

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Note:

Do not use Major City Codes.

(17)

U.S. Agent State

L3E

Enter the standard state abbreviation from line 3e.

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Note:

If inputting a foreign address, enter a period (.) in this field.

(18)

U.S. Agent ZIP Code

L3F

Enter the ZIP Code from line 3f.

(19)

U.S. Agent Country Code

L3G

Enter the edited country code from line 3g.

(20)

Name of U.S. Decedent

L4A

Enter the name from line 4a.

(21)

Address of U.S. Decedent

L4B

Enter the street address information as shown or edited on line 4b.

(22)

City of U.S. Decedent

CITY

Enter the city from line 4b.

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Note:

Do not use Major City Codes.

(23)

State of U.S. Decedent

ST

Enter the standard state abbreviation from line 4b.

(24)

ZIP Code of U.S. decedent

ZIP

Enter the ZIP Code from line 4b.

(25)

Country Code

COUN

Enter the edited country code from line 4b.

(26)

TIN of U.S. Decedent

L4C

Enter the TIN from line 4c.

(27)

TIN Type

TYPE

Enter the edited zero following the TIN.

(28)

Date of Death

L4D

Enter the date from line 4d.

(29)

EIN of Estate

L4E

Enter the EIN from line 4e.

(30)

Line 4f Checkbox

4FCKBX

Enter from line 4f as follows:

"1" if the first box is checked.

"2" if the second box is checked.

"3" if the third box is checked.

If more than one box is checked, use the first box checked.

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Note:

Do not use Major City Codes.

(5)

State

ST

Enter the standard state abbreviation from line 5b.

(6)

ZIP Code

ZIP

Enter the ZIP Code from line 5b.

(7)

Country Code

COUN

Enter the edited country code from line 5b.

(8)

Identification Number

L5C

Enter the identification number, if any, from line 5c.

(9)

TIN Type

TYPE

Enter the edited zero following the TIN.

(10)

Country Code — Trust Created

L6A

Enter the edited country code from line 6a.

(11)

Country Code — Law Governs

L6B

Enter the edited country code from line 6b.

(12)

Date Trust Created

L6C

Enter the date from line 6c.

(13)

Will Any Other Person be Treated as Owner

7AY/N

Enter from the "Yes/No" check boxes, line 7a.

(14)

Name of Other Foreign Trust Owner — 1

7BI

Enter the name from line 7b(i).

(15)

Address — 1

ADD

Enter the street address information as shown or edited on line 1 of 7b(ii).

(16)

City — 1

CITY

Enter the city from line 1 of 7b(ii).

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Note:

Do not use Major City Codes.

(17)

State — 1

ST

Enter the standard state abbreviation from line 7b(ii).

(18)

ZIP Code — 1

ZIP

Enter the ZIP Code from line 1 of 7b(ii).

(19)

Country Code of Residence

7BIII

Enter the two edited characters country code of residence from line 1 of 7b(iii).

(20)

Identification ID — 1

7BIV

Enter the ID from line 1 of 7b(iv).

(21)

TIN Type — 1

TYPE

Enter the edited zero following the TIN.

(22)

Relevant Code Sec. 1

7BV

Enter the digits from line 7b(v).

(23)

Indicator More Than 1

MORE

Enter the edited "1" to the right of line 7b(v).

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Note:

Enter this in YYYY format if other than a year, enter through.

(9)

Yield to Maturity 1

BIII1 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 1st yield shown on line 11b(iii).

(10)

FMV of Obligation 1

BIV1 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 1st FMV shown on line 11b(iv).

(11)

Date of Transfer 2

11BI2

Enter the 2nd date shown on line 11b(i).

(12)

Maximum Term 2

BII2

Enter the 2nd term shown on line 11b(ii).

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Note:

Enter this in YYYY format if other than a year, enter through.

(13)

Yield to Maturity 2

BIII2 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 2nd yield shown on line 11b(iii).

(14)

FMV of Obligation 2

BIV2 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 2nd FMV shown on line 11b(iv).

(15)

Date of Transfer 3

11BI3

Enter the 3rd date shown on line 11b(i).

(16)

Maximum Term 3

BII3

Enter the 3rd term shown on line 11b(ii).

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Note:

Enter this in YYYY format if other than a year, enter through.

(17)

Yield to Maturity 3

BIII3 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 3rd yield shown on line 11b(iii).

(18)

FMV of Obligation 3

BIV3 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 3rd FMV shown on line 11b(iv).

(19)

More Than 3 Indicator

MORE

Enter the edited "1" in the right margin of line 11b(iv).

(20)

With Respect to Each

12Y/N

Enter from the "Yes/No" check boxes, line 12.

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Note:

Enter a space for illegible characters. Do not enter two consecutive spaces.

(5)

FMV of Property Transferred 1

C1 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 1st FMV from line 13(c).

(6)

U.S. Adjusted Basis 1

D1 $

Enter the 1st U.S. adjusted from line 13(d).

(7)

Gain Recognized 1

E1 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 1st gain from line 13(e).

(8)

Excess if Any 1

F1 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 1st excess from line 13(f).

(9)

Description of Property Received 1

G1

Enter the 1st description from line 13(g).

Valid characters are alpha A-Z and numeric 1-9.

Only Valid special characters are Ampersands (&) and hyphens (-).

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Note:

Enter a space for illegible characters. Do not enter two consecutive spaces.

(10)

FMV of Property Received 1

H1 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 1st FMV from line 13(h).

(11)

Excess of (c) over (h) 1

I1 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 1st excess from line 13(i).

(12)

Date of Transfer 2

13A2

Enter the 2nd date from line 13(a).

(13)

Description of Property Transferred 2

B2

Enter the 2nd description from line 13(b).

Valid characters are alpha A-Z and numeric 1-9.

Only Valid special characters are Ampersands (&) and hyphens (-).

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Note:

Enter a space for illegible characters. Do not enter two consecutive spaces.

(14)

FMV of Property Transferred 2

C2 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 2nd FMV from line 13(c).

(15)

U.S. Adjusted Basis 2

D2 $

Enter the 2nd U.S. adjusted from line 13(d).

(16)

Gain Recognized 2

E2 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 2nd gain from line 13(e).

(17)

Excess if Any 2

F2 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 2nd excess from line 13(f).

(18)

Description of Property Received 2

G2

Enter the 2nd description from line 13(g).

Valid characters are alpha A-Z and numeric 1-9.

Only Valid special characters are Ampersands (&) and hyphens (-).

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Note:

Enter a space for illegible characters. Do not enter two consecutive spaces

(19)

FMV of Property Received 2

H2 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 2nd FMV from line 13(h).

(20)

Excess of (c) over (h) 1

I2 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 2nd excess from line 13(i).

(21)

More than 2 Indicator

MORE

Enter the edited "1" in the right margin of line 13(i).

(22)

Total Column F

TOTF $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from the total of line 13(f).

(23)

Totals Column I

TOTI $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from the total of line 13(i).

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Note:

Do not use Major City Codes.

(5)

State of Beneficiary 1

ST1

Enter the 1st state from line 15(b).

(6)

ZIP Code of Beneficiary 1

ZIP1

Enter the 1st ZIP Code from line 15(b).

(7)

Country Code 1

COUN1

Enter the 1st edited country code from line 15(b).

(8)

U.S. Beneficiary 1

CY/N1

Enter from the 1st "Yes/No" check boxes, line 15(c).

(9)

Identification # 1

D1

Enter the 1st ID number from line 15(d).

(10)

ID Type 1

TYPE1

Enter the 1st edited zero following the ID number from line 15(d).

(11)

Name of Beneficiary 2

15A2

Enter the 2nd name from line 15(a).

(12)

Address of Beneficiary 2

ADD2

Enter the 2nd address from line 15(b).

(13)

City of Beneficiary 2

CITY2

Enter the 2nd city from line 15(b).

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Note:

Do not use Major City Codes.

(14)

State of Beneficiary 2

ST2

Enter the 2nd state from line 15(b).

(15)

ZIP Code of Beneficiary 2

ZIP2

Enter the 2nd ZIP Code from line 15(b).

(16)

Country Code 2

COUN2

Enter the 2nd edited country code from line 15(b).

(17)

U.S. Beneficiary 2

CY/N2

Enter from the 2nd "Yes/No" check boxes, line 15(c).

(18)

Identification # 2

D2

Enter the 2nd ID number from line 15(d).

(19)

ID Type 2

TYPE2

Enter the 2nd edited zero following the ID number from line 15(d).

(20)

Name of Beneficiary 3

15A3

Enter the 3rd name from line 15(a).

(21)

Address of Beneficiary 3

ADD3

Enter the 3rd address from line 15(b).

(22)

City of Beneficiary 3

CITY3

Enter the 3rd city from line 15(b).

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Note:

Do not use Major City Codes.

(23)

State of Beneficiary 3

ST3

Enter the 3rd state from line 15(b).

(24)

ZIP Code of Beneficiary 3

ZIP3

Enter the 3rd ZIP Code from line 15(b).

(25)

Country Code 3

COUN3

Enter the 3rd edited country code from line 15(b).

(26)

U.S. Beneficiary 3

CY/N3

Enter from the 3rd "Yes/No" check boxes, line 15(c).

(27)

Identification # 3

D3

Enter the 3rd ID number from line 15(d).

(28)

ID Type 3

TYPE3

Enter the 3rd edited zero following the ID number from line 15(d).

(29)

More than 3 Indicator

MORE

Enter the edited "1" in the right margin of line 15(d).

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Note:

Do not use Major City Codes.

(5)

State of Trustee

ST

Enter the 1st state from line 16(b).

(6)

ZIP Code of Trustee

ZIP

Enter the 1st ZIP Code from line 16(b).

(7)

Country Code

COUN

Enter the 1st edited country code from line 16(b).

(8)

Identification Number

CID

Enter the ID number from line 16(c).

(9)

ID Type

TYPE

Enter the edited zero following the ID number from line 16(c).

(10)

More than 1 Indicator

MORE

Enter the edited "1" in the right margin of line 16(c).

(11)

Name of Other Persons

17A

Enter the 1st name from line 17(a).

(12)

Address of Other Persons

BADD

Enter the 1st street address from line 17(b).

(13)

City of Other Persons

CITY

Enter the 1st city from line 17(b).

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Note:

Do not use Major City Codes.

(14)

State of Other Persons

ST

Enter the 1st state from line 17(b).

(15)

ZIP Code of Other Persons

ZIP

Enter the 1st ZIP Code from line 17(b).

(16)

Country Code

COUN

Enter the 1st edited country code from line 17(b).

(17)

Description of Powers

17C

Enter the description from line 17(c).

Valid characters are alpha A-Z and numeric 1-9.

Only Valid special characters are Ampersands (&) and hyphens (-).

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Note:

Enter a space for illegible characters. Do not enter two consecutive spaces

(18)

Identification Number

DID

Enter the ID number from line 17(d).

(19)

ID Type

TYPE

Enter the edited zero following the ID number from line 17(d).

(20)

More than 1 Indicator

MORE

Enter the edited "1" in the right margin of line 17(d).

(21)

Summary of All

18ACK

Enter from the "Yes/No" check boxes, line 18a as follows:

"1" if the "Yes" box is checked,

"2" if the "No" is checked,

"3" if the "Attached Previously" box is checked.

If more than one box is checked, press .

(22)

The Trust Instrument

BCK

Enter from the "Yes/No" check boxes, line 18b as follows:

"1" if the "Yes" box is checked,

"2" if the "No" is checked,

"3" if the "Attached Previously" box is checked.

If more than one box is checked, press .

(23)

Memoranda or Letters

CCK

Enter from the "Yes/No" check boxes, line 18c as follows:

"1" if the "Yes" box is checked,

"2" if the "No" is checked,

"3" if the "Attached Previously" box is checked.

If more than one box is checked, press .

(24)

Subsequent Variances

DCK

Enter from the "Yes/No" check boxes, line 18d as follows:

"1" if the "Yes" box is checked,

"2" if the "No" is checked,

"3" if the "Attached Previously" box is checked.

If more than one box is checked, press .

(25)

Trust Financial Statements

ECK

Enter from the "Yes/No" check boxes, line 18e as follows:

"1" if the "Yes" box is checked,

"2" if the "No" is checked,

"3" if the "Attached Previously" box is checked.

If more than one box is checked, press .

(26)

Other Trust Documents

FCK

Enter from the "Yes/No" check boxes, line 18f as follows:

"1" if the "Yes" box is checked,

"2" if the "No" is checked,

"3" if the "Attached Previously" box is checked.

If more than one box is checked, press .

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Note:

Do not use Major City Codes.

(5)

State of Other Trust

ST

Enter the 1st state from line 20(b).

(6)

ZIP Code of Other Trust

ZIP

Enter the 1st ZIP Code from line 20(b).

(7)

Country Code of Residence

COUN

Enter the 1st edited country code from line 20(c).

(8)

Identification Number

ID

Enter the ID number from line 20(d).

(9)

ID Type

TYPE

Enter the edited zero following the ID number from line 20(d).

(10)

Relevant Code Section

E

Enter the code from line 20(e).

(11)

More than 1 Indicator

MORE

Enter the edited "1" from the right margin of line 20(e).

(12)

Country Code Trust Created

21A

Enter the edited country code from line 21(a).

(13)

Country Code Laws Govern

21B

Enter the edited country code from line 21(b).

(14)

Date Foreign Trust Created

21C

Enter the date from line 21(c).

(15)

Do You Have a Copy

22Y/N

Enter from the "Yes/No" check boxes, line 22.

(16)

What is the Gross Value

23 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 23.

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Note:

Enter a space for illegible characters. Do not enter two consecutive spaces.

(4)

FMV of Property 1

C1 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 1st FMV from line 24(c).

(5)

Description Transferred 1

D1

Enter the 1st description from line 24(d).

Valid characters are alpha A-Z and numeric 1-9.

Only Valid special characters are Ampersands (&) and hyphens (-).

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Enter a space for illegible characters. Do not enter two consecutive spaces.

(6)

FMV of Property 1

E1 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 1st FMV from line 24(e).

(7)

Excess 1

F1 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 1st excess from line 24(f).

(8)

Date of Distribution 2

24A2

Enter the 2nd date from line 24(a).

(9)

Description of Property Received 2

B2

Enter the 2nd description from line 24(b).

Valid characters are alpha A-Z and numeric 1-9.

Only Valid special characters are Ampersands (&) and hyphens (-).

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Enter a space for illegible characters. Do not enter two consecutive spaces.

(10)

FMV of Property 2

C2 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 2nd FMV from line 24(c).

(11)

Description Transferred 2

D2

Enter the 2nd description from line 24(d).

Valid characters are alpha A-Z and numeric 1-9.

Only Valid special characters are Ampersands (&) and hyphens (-).

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Enter a space for illegible characters. Do not enter two consecutive spaces.

(12)

FMV of Property 2

E2 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 2nd FMV from line 24(e).

(13)

Excess 2

F2 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 2nd excess from line 24(f).

(14)

Date of Distribution 3

24A3

Enter the 3rd date from line 24(a).

(15)

Description of Property Received 3

B3

Enter the 3rd description from line 24(b).

Valid characters are alpha A-Z and numeric 1-9.

Only Valid special characters are Ampersands (&) and hyphens (-).

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Enter a space for illegible characters. Do not enter two consecutive spaces.

(16)

FMV of Property 3

C3 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 3rd FMV from line 24(c).

(17)

Description Transferred 3

D3

Enter the 3rd description from line 24(d).

Valid characters are alpha A-Z and numeric 1-9.

Only Valid special characters are Ampersands (&) and hyphens (-).

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Enter a space for illegible characters. Do not enter two consecutive spaces.

(18)

FMV of Property 3

E3 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 3rd FMV from line 24(e).

(19)

Excess 3

F3 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 3rd excess from line 24(f).

(20)

More than 3 Indicator

MORE

Enter the edited "1" from the right margin of line 24(f).

(21)

Total

FTOT $

Enter the total from line 24(f).

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Enter this in YYYY format if other than a year, enter through.

(6)

Interest Rate 1

D1

Enter the 1st interest rate or percentage from line 25(d).

(7)

Is the Obligation 1

E1Y/N

Enter from the 1st "Yes/No" check boxes, line 25(e).

(8)

FMV of Obligation 1

F1 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 1st FMV from line 25(f).

(9)

Amount Treated as Distribution 1

G1 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 1st amount from line 25(g).

(10)

FMV of Loans 2

25A2 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 2nd FMV from line 25(a).

(11)

Date of Original Loan 2

B2

Enter the 2nd date from line 25(b).

(12)

Maximum Term 2

C2

Enter the 2nd maximum from line 25(c).

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Enter this in YYYY format if other than a year, enter through.

(13)

Interest Rate 2

D2

Enter the 2nd interest or percentage rate from line 25(d).

(14)

Is the Obligation 2

E2Y/N

Enter from the 2nd "Yes/No" check boxes, line 25(e).

(15)

FMV of Obligation 2

F2 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 2nd FMV from line 25(f).

(16)

Amount Treated as Distribution 2

G2 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 2nd amount from line 25(g).

(17)

More than 2 Indicator

MORE

Enter the edited "1" from the right margin of line 25(g).

(18)

Total

GTOT $

MINUS (-)

Enter the total from line 25(g).

(19)

With Respect to Each

26Y/N

Enter from the "Yes/No" check boxes, line 26.

(20)

Total Distribution Received

27 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the total from line 27.

(21)

Did the Trust

28Y/N

Enter from the "Yes/No" check boxes, line 28.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Enter any part of a year to be a complete year.

(4)

Total/ 3 Preceding Years

33 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 33.

(5)

Multiply 33 by 1.25

34 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 34.

(6)

Average Distribution

35 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 35.

(7)

Amount Treated As Ordinary Income

36 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 36.

(8)

Amount Treated As Accumulation

37 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 37.

(9)

Compute Number of Years

38

Enter the digits from line 38.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Enter any part of a year to be a complete year.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Enter any part of a year to be a complete year.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Enter any part of a year to be a complete year.

(5)

Combined Interest Rate

51

Enter the digits from line 51.

(6)

Interest Charge

52 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 52.

(7)

Tax Attributable

53 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 53.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Enter a space for illegible characters. Do not enter two consecutive spaces.

(5)

FMV of Property 1

C1 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 1st FMV from line 54(c).

(6)

Date of Gift 2

54A2

Enter the 2nd date from line 54(a).

(7)

Description of Property 2

B2

Enter the 2nd description from line 54(b).

Valid characters are alpha A-Z and numeric 1-9.

Only Valid special characters are Ampersands (&) and hyphens (-).

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Enter a space for illegible characters. Do not enter two consecutive spaces.

(8)

FMV of Property 2

C2 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 2nd FMV from line 54(c).

(9)

More than 2 Indicator

MORE

Enter the edited "1" from the right margin of line 54(c).

(10)

Total FMV

CTOT $

MINUS (-)

Enter the total from line 54(c).

(11)

Did You Received

55Y/N

Enter from the "Yes/No" check boxes, line 55.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Do not use Major City Codes.

(6)

State of Donor 1

ST1

Enter the 1st state from line 55(c).

(7)

ZIP Code of Donor 1

ZIP1

Enter the 1st ZIP Code from line 55(c).

(8)

Country Code of Donor 1

COUN1

Enter the 1st edited country code from line 55(c).

(9)

Identification Number 1

D1

Enter the 1st ID number from line 55(d).

(10)

ID Type 1

TYPE1

Enter the 1st edited zero following the ID number from line 55(d).

(11)

Date of Gift 2

55A2

Enter the 2nd date from line 55(a).

(12)

Name of Donor 2

B2

Enter the 2nd name from line 55(b).

(13)

Street Address of Donor 2

CADD2

Enter the 2nd address from line 55(c).

(14)

City of Donor 2

CITY2

Enter the 2nd city from line 55(c).

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Do not use Major City Codes.

(15)

State of Donor 2

ST2

Enter the 2nd state from line 55(c).

(16)

ZIP Code of Donor 2

ZIP2

Enter the 2nd ZIP Code from line 55(c).

(17)

Country Code of Donor 2

COUN2

Enter the 2nd edited country code from line 55(c).

(18)

Identification Number 2

D2

Enter the 2nd ID number from line 55(d).

(19)

ID Type 2

TYPE2

Enter the 2nd edited zero following the ID number from line 55(d).

(20)

Corporation/ Partnership 1

55E1

Enter the 1st entry from line 55(e) as follows:

"C" for Corporation.

"P" for Partnership.

(21)

Description of Property 1

55F1

Enter the 1st description from line 55(f).

Valid characters are alpha A-Z and numeric 1-9.

Only Valid special characters are Ampersands (&) and hyphens (-).

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Enter a space for illegible characters. Do not enter two consecutive spaces.

(22)

FMV of Property 1

55G1 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 1st FMV from line 55(g).

(23)

Corporation/ Partnership 2

55E2

Enter the 2nd entry from line 55(e) as follows:

"C" for Corporation.

"P" for Partnership.

(24)

Description of Property 2

55F2

Enter the 2nd description from line 55(f).

Valid characters are alpha A-Z and numeric 1-9.

Only Valid special characters are Ampersands (&) and hyphens (-).

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Enter a space for illegible characters. Do not enter two consecutive spaces.

(25)

FMV of Property 2

55G2 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the 2nd FMV from line 55(g).

(26)

More than 2 Indicator

MORE

Enter the edited "1" in the right margin of line 55(g).

(27)

Do You Have/ Nominee

56Y/N

Enter from the "Yes/No" check boxes, line 56.

(28)

Preparer Signature Indicator

SIGN

Enter "1" if Preparer’s signature is present.

(29)

Preparer PTIN

PTIN

Enter the Preparer’s TIN.

(30)

Preparer’s EIN

PEIN

Enter the Firm’s EIN.

(31)

Preparer’s Telephone Num

TEL#

Enter the Preparer’s telephone number.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

For TY2019 and prior enter from line 1b(1).

(7)

Address Check

ADDRESS CHECK?

Enter "Y" or "N" as appropriate.

(8)

Street Key

STREET KEY

Enter the Street Key.

(9)

ZIP Key

ZIP KEY

Enter the ZIP Key.

(10)

Tax Period

TAXPR

Enter edited tax period from the upper right part of the return. If no edited tax period is present, enter current processing tax year. (i.e. 20XX12).

(11)

Received Date

RDATE

Enter the date as stamped or edited on the face of the return.

(12)

ERS Action Code

ACTCD

Enter the edited digits from the lower left margin.

(13)

Condition Codes

CC

Enter the edited codes from the middle of Form 3520-A question line 2 of Part I. If a "G" Condition Code is present or the ERS Action Code is in the "600" series, end the document after this element.

(14)

Correspondence Received Date

CRDATE

Enter the edited date in MMDDYYYY format from below the address in the lower part of the entity section (see IRM 3.24.38 for specific instructions).

(15)

Name of Foreign Trust

NAME

Enter the name from line 1a.

(16)

Date Foreign Trust was Created

1D

Enter the date from line 1d.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

"ADDR, CITY, ZIP " isn’t always prompted. If Section 02 is present, however, "COUN" is always entered.

Elem. No.

Form 3520-A Section 02 Data Element Name

Prompt

Fld. Term.

Instructions

(1)

Section Number

SECT:

Press if already present on the screen; otherwise enter "02" .

(2)

In Care of Name Line

C/O NAME

Enter the in care of name.

(3)

Foreign Address

FGN ADD

Enter the foreign address information as shown or edited from the entity area.

(4)

Street Address

ADDR

Enter the street address information as shown or edited from line 1c.

Exceptions & meaning →

Caution:

If inputting a foreign address, enter the foreign city, province, and postal code in this field exactly as edited.

(5)

City

CITY

Enter the city from line 1e.

Exceptions & meaning →

Caution:

If inputting a foreign address, ONLY enter the edited foreign country's code.

(6)

State

ST

Enter the standard state abbreviation from line 1f.

Exceptions & meaning →

Caution:

If inputting a foreign address, enter a period (.) in this field.

(7)

ZIP Code

ZIP

Enter the ZIP Code from line 1g.

Exceptions & meaning →

Caution:

If inputting a foreign address, leave this field blank. Press to continue.

(8)

Country Code

COUN

Enter the edited country code from line 1h.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If Section 02 is present, this field is always entered even if the remaining address fields are not prompted.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

For TY 2019 and prior years enter the edited "1" or "2" to the right margin of line 6.

(10)

Foreign Grantor Trust Beneficiary Statements

LN6

Enter the number of statements from line 6.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If blank, press to continue.

(11)

Preparer's PTIN

PSSN

Enter the Preparer's PTIN.

(12)

Preparer's EIN

PEIN

Enter the Firm’s EIN.

(13)

Preparer's Telephone Num

TEL#

Enter the Preparer's telephone number.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, enter the foreign city, province, and postal code in this field exactly as edited.

(7)

Owner City 1

6DCITY1

Enter the city from line 6d.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, ONLY enter the edited foreign country code.

(8)

Owner State 1

6EST1

Enter the standard state abbreviation from line 6e.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, enter a period (.) in this field.

(9)

Owner Zip Code 1

6FZIP1

Enter the ZIP Code from line 6f.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, leave this field blank. Press to continue.

(10)

Owner Country Code 1

6GCOUN1

Enter the edited country code from line 6g.

(11)

Gross Value of the Portion of the Trust 1

LN9 (1) $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 9.

(12)

Total Line

10F $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 10f total box.

(13)

Taxable Interest

L1A $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 1(a).

(14)

Total Ordinary Dividends

L2A $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 2(a).

(15)

Qualified Dividends

L2B $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 2(b).

(16)

Gross rents and Royalties

LN3 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 3 from the Income Section.

(17)

Capital Gains/Losses

LN5 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 5 from the Income Section.

(18)

Ordinary Gains/Losses

LN6 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 6 from the Income Section.

(19)

Total Income

LN8 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 8 from the Income Section.

(20)

Foreign Taxes

10A $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 10a from the Expense Section.

(21)

Total Expenses

L15 $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 15 from the Expense Section.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, enter the foreign city, province, and postal code in this field exactly as edited.

(7)

Owner City 2

6DCITY2

Enter the city from line 6d.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, ONLY enter the edited foreign country code.

(8)

Owner State 2

6EST2

Enter the standard state abbreviation from line 6e.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, enter a period (.) in this field.

(9)

Owner Zip Code 2

6FZIP2

Enter the ZIP Code from line 6f.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, leave this field blank. Press to continue.

(10)

Gross Value of the Portion of the Trust 2

LN9 (2) $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 9.

(11)

Total Line

L10F(2) $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 10f total box.

(12)

Owner Tax Period 3

LN5TAXPR3

Enter the tax period from line 5 of the owner statement.

(13)

Name of U.S. Owner 3

6ANAME3

Enter the name from line 6a.

(14)

Owner TIN 3

BTIN3

Enter the TIN from line 6b.

(15)

Owner TIN Type 3

BTYPE3

Enter the edited zero if present following the TIN.

(16)

Owner Address 3

6CADD3

Enter the street address information as shown or edited on line 6c.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, enter the foreign city, province, and postal code in this field exactly as edited.

(17)

Owner City 3

CDCITY3

Enter the city from line 6d.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, ONLY enter the edited foreign country code.

(18)

Owner State 3

6EST3

Enter the standard state abbreviation from line 6e.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, enter a period (.) in this field.

(19)

Owner Zip Code 3

6FZIP3

Enter the Zip Code from line 6f.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, leave this field blank. Press to continue.

(20)

Gross Value of the Portion of the Trust 3

LN9 (3) $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 9.

(21)

Total Line

10F(3) $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 10f total box.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, enter the foreign city, province, and postal code in this field exactly as edited.

(7)

Owner City 4

6DCITY4

Enter the city from line 6d.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, ONLY enter the edited foreign country code.

(8)

Owner State 4

6EST4

Enter the standard state abbreviation from line 6e.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, enter a period (.) in this field.

(9)

Owner Zip Code 4

6FZIP4

Enter the Zip Code from line 6f.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, leave this field blank. Press to continue.

(10)

Gross Value of the Portion of the Trust 4

LN9 (4) $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 9.

(11)

Total Line

10F(4) $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 10f total box.

(12)

Owner Tax Period 5

LN5TAXPR5

Enter the tax period from line 5 of the owner statement.

(13)

Name of U.S. Owner 5

6ANAME5

Enter the name from line 6a.

(14)

Owner TIN 5

BTIN5

Enter the TIN from line 6b.

(15)

Owner TIN Type 5

BTYPE5

Enter the edited zero following the TIN.

(16)

Owner Address 5

6CADD5

Enter the street address information as shown or edited on line 6c.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, enter the foreign city, province, and postal code in this field exactly as edited.

(17)

Owner City 5

6DCITY5

Enter the city from line 6d.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, ONLY enter the edited foreign country code.

(18)

Owner State 5

6EST5

Enter the standard state abbreviation from line 6e.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, enter a period (.) in this field.

(19)

Owner Zip Code 5

6FZIP5

Enter the Zip Code from line 6f.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If inputting a foreign address, leave this field blank. Press to continue.

(20)

Gross Value of the Portion of the Trust 5

LN9 (5) $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 9.

(21)

Total Line

10F(5) $

MINUS (-)

Enter the amount from line 10f total box.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

For 2017 and prior years enter from page 4.

(3)

Beneficiary ID#

6BTIN

Enter the ID number from line 6b.

(4)

Beneficiary ID# Type

6BTYPE

Enter the edited zero following the ID number.

(5)

Description of Property - 1

7DESC1

Enter the 1st description from line 7(b).

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

For 2017 and prior years, enter the 1st description from line 7(a).

Valid characters are alpha A-Z and numeric 1-9.

Only Valid special characters are Ampersands (&) and hyphens (-).

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Enter a space for illegible characters. Do not enter two consecutive spaces.

(6)

FMV 7(b) - 1

7BFMV1 $

Enter the 1st amount from line 7(c).

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

For 2017 and prior years, enter the 1st amount from line 7(b).

(7)

Description of Property - 2

7DESC2

Enter the 2nd description from line 7(b).

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

For 2017 and prior years, enter the 2nd description from line 7(a).

Valid characters are alpha A-Z and numeric 1-9.

Only Valid special characters are Ampersands (&) and hyphens (-).

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Enter a space for illegible characters. Do not enter two consecutive spaces.

(8)

FMV 7(b) - 2

7BFMV2 $

Enter the 2nd amount from line 7(c).

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

For 2017 and prior years, enter the 2nd amount from line 7(b).

(9)

Totals

7F $

Enter the amount from line 7(f) totals box.

(10)

More than 2 Indicator

MORE

Enter the edited "1" from the right margin of line 7.

(11)

Foreign Trust Checkbox

9CKBX

Enter the edited alpha to the right of line 9. If not edited:

If the "Individual" box is checked, enter "I" .

If the "Partnership" box is checked, enter "P" .

If the "Corporation" box is checked, enter "C" .

Exceptions & meaning →

Caution:

If inputting a foreign address, enter the foreign city, province, and postal code in this field exactly as edited.

(14)

City

CITY

Enter the city from the entity area of the return.

Exceptions & meaning →

Caution:

If inputting a foreign address, ONLY enter the edited foreign country's code.

(15)

State

ST

Enter the standard state abbreviation from the entity area of the return.

Exceptions & meaning →

Caution:

If inputting a foreign address, enter a period (.) in this field.

(16)

ZIP Code

ZIP

Enter the ZIP Code from the entity area of the return.

Exceptions & meaning →

Caution:

If inputting a foreign address, leave this field blank. Press to continue.

(17)

Condition Codes

CCC

Enter the code from the "For IRS Use Only" box, "CC" line.

(18)

Tax Period Beginning

YRBEGDT

Enter Tax Period Beginning in MMDDYYYY format when edited to the left of form title area at the top of the form.

(19)

Received Date

RDATE

Enter the date as follows:

Stamped or edited on the face of the return.

From the "For IRS Use Only" box "RD" line.

Printed by a cash register in the upper right corner.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

OSPC processes all 8804 as Non-Remittance return.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

See IRM 3.24.38.3.4.14.22 for specific examples.

(43)

Type of Depositor Account

L14c

Enter the "S" or "C" that represents the box marked for Savings or Checking from line 14c.

If both boxes are marked, press .

If neither box is marked, press .

If Line 14c is marked and Line 14b AND Line 14d are blank, press .

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

When is pressed, the system generates a "C" .

(44)

Depositor Account Number (DAN)

L14d

★★★★★★ This is a MUST ENTER field if “Line 14b” and “Line 14c” contains an entry

Enter the alpha/numeric Depositor Account Number from Line 14d.

Only alphas, numerics, and hyphens (-) are valid.

Enter hyphens (-) where shown.

Ignore any blanks or other special characters shown.

Enter a single period and press if:

Line 14d is not present and there is data in Line 14b and Line 14c.

an illegible character is present in either Line 14b or Line 14d.

one or more characters have been altered, white-out, or marked through in either Line 14b or Line 14d.

one or more characters have been written over to CHANGE an existing entry in either Line 14b or Line 14d.

If more than 17 characters, enter a pound sign (#) in the last position of Line 14d.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

See IRM 3.24.38.3.4.14.22 for specific examples.

(45)

DAN for Verification

L14d

★★★★★★ This is a MUST ENTER field if “ Line 14e” contains data.

Enter Line 14d again for verification.

If entry does not match Element (44), a DAN MIS-MATCH error message will appear, and the cursor will be positioned on the first character of this field.

"DAN MIS-MATCH" error message will be displayed until both Line 14d (DAN) fields agree.

(46)

Amount of Line 11 Reported on Form(s) 8805

L12

Enter the amount from line 12.

(47)

Credit Elect to Next Year

L15

Enter the amount from line 15.

(48)

Preparer's PTIN

PTIN

Enter the Preparer's PTIN.

(49)

Preparer's EIN

PEIN

Enter the Firm’s EIN.

(50)

Preparer's Telephone Num

TEL#

Enter the Preparer's telephone number.

Exceptions & meaning →

Caution:

If inputting a foreign address, enter the foreign city, province, and postal code in this field exactly as edited.

(5)

City

CITY

Enter the city from line 1d.

Exceptions & meaning →

Caution:

If inputting a foreign address, ONLY enter the edited foreign country code.

(6)

State

ST

Enter the standard state abbreviation from line 1d.

Exceptions & meaning →

Caution:

If inputting a foreign address, enter a period (.) in this field.

(7)

ZIP Code

ZIP

Enter the ZIP Code from line 1d.

Exceptions & meaning →

Caution:

If inputting a foreign address, leave this field blank. Press to continue.

(8)

Telephone Number

TEL#

Enter the telephone number from line 1e.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If the number of Forms 8288-A is 1,000 or more, enter "999."

(7)

Amount Subject at 10% (Part I/II/III)

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

On the form it is: line 6 - Part I, line 10 - Part II, or line 13 - Part III

L7A/11A/14A

Enter the underlined amount from:

line 6 - Part I,

line 10 - Part II, or

line 13 - Part III,

Exceptions & meaning →

Caution:

Only one of these lines should be entered.

(8)

Amount Subject at 15% (Part I/II)

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Note:

On the form it is: line 6 - Part I or line 10 - Part II

L7B/11B

Enter the underlined amount from:

line 6 - Part I, or

line 10 - Part II,

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Caution:

Only one of these lines should be entered.

(9)

Amount Subject at 21% (Part II)

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Note:

On the form it is Line 10 - Part II

L11C

Enter the underlined amount from line 10, Part II with the 21% to the right of the line.

(10)

Withholding at an Adjusted Amount Checkbox - Edited Indicator (Part I/II/III)

7C/11D/14BCKBX

Enter a "1" if the box is checked or an edited "1" is present on:

line 7c - Part I,

line 11d - Part II, or

line 14b - Part III.

(11)

Amount Withheld (Part I/II/III)

L7/11/14

Enter the amount from:

line 7(a-c) - Part I,

line 11(a-d) - Part II, or

line 14(a-b) - Part III.

(12)

Bypass Indicator (Part I/II/III)

8/12/15RT

Enter the edited "1" from the right margin of:

line 8 - Part I,

line 12 - Part II, or

line 15 - Part III.

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Reminder:

The edited "1" is only present when line 7c, 11d, or 14b checkbox is marked.

(13)

Large Trust Election Checkbox (Part II)

9CKBX

Enter a "1" if the box is checked on line 9, Part II.

(14)

Total Amounts Withheld (Part IV)

L18

Enter the amount from line 18.

(15)

Routing Transit Number (RTN)

L22b

Enter up to 9 digits of the RTN from Line 22b.

Ignore excess digits, alphas, blanks, or special characters shown.

Press if:

both Line 22b and Line 22d are blank.

an illegible character is present in either Line 22b or Line 22d.

one or more numbers have been altered, white-out, or marked through in either Line 22b or Line 22d.

one or more numbers have been written over to CHANGE an existing entry in either the Line 22b or Line 22d.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

See IRM 3.24.38.3.4.14.22 for specific examples.

(16)

Type of Depositor Account

L22c

Enter the "S" or "C" that represents the box marked for Savings or Checking from line 22c.

If both boxes are marked, press .

If neither box is marked, press .

If Line 22c is marked and Line 22b AND Line 22d are blank, press .

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

When is pressed, the system generates a "C" .

(17)

Depositor Account Number (DAN)

L22d

★★★★★★ This is a MUST ENTER field if “Line 22b and Line 22c” contain data

Enter the alpha/numeric Depositor Account Number from Line 22d.

Only alphas, numerics, and hyphens (-) are valid.

Enter hyphens (-) where shown.

Ignore any blanks or other special characters shown.

Enter a single period and press if:

Line 22d is not present and there is data in Line 22b and Line 22c.

an illegible character is present in either Line 22b or Line 22d.

one or more characters have been altered, white-out, or marked through in either Line 22b or Line 22d.

one or more characters have been written over to CHANGE an existing entry in either Line 22b or Line 22d.

If more than 17 characters, enter a pound sign (#) in the last position of Line 22d.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

See IRM 3.24.38.3.4.14.22 for specific examples.

(18)

DAN For Verification

L22d

★★★★★★ This is a MUST ENTER field if "Line 22d" contains data.

Enter Line 22d again for verification.

If entry does not match Element (17), a DAN MIS-MATCH error message will appear, and the cursor will be positioned on the first character of this field.

"DAN MIS-MATCH" error message will be displayed until both Line 22d (DAN) fields agree.

(19)

Preparer's SSN/PTIN

PSSN

Enter the Preparer's SSN or PTIN.

(20)

Preparer's EIN

PEIN

Enter the Preparer's EIN.

(21)

Preparer's Telephone Num

TEL#

Enter the Preparer's telephone number.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

If the number of Forms 8288-A is 1,000 or more, enter "999" .

(7)

Amount Subject at 10% (Part I/II/III)

L7A/11A/14A

Enter the amount from line 5b, Part 1 or Part II.

Exceptions & meaning →

Note:

Left of slash is Part I and Right of slash is Part II.

(8)

Amount Subject at 15% (Part I/II)

L7B/11B

Enter the amount from line 5a, Part 1 or Part II.

(9)

Amount Subject at 21% (Part II)

L11C

Enter the amount from line 5c, Part II.

(10)

Withholding at Reduced Amount Checkbox - Edited Indicator (Part I)

7C/11D/14B/CKBX

Enter a "1" if the box is checked or an edited "1" is present on line 5c, Part I. Do not enter the amount from element (11) Lines 7/11/14.

(11)

Amount Withheld (Part I/Part II)

L7/11/14

Enter the amount from line 6, Part I or Part II.

(12)

Bypass Indicator (Part I/Part II)

8/12/15RT

Enter the edited "1" from the right margin of line 6, Part I or Part II.

(13)

Large Trust Election Checkbox (Part II)

9CKBX

Enter a "1" if the box is checked on line 5e, Part II.

(14)

Total Amounts Withheld (Part IV)

L18

Press .

(15)

Preparer’s SSN/PTIN

PSSN

Enter the Preparer’s SSN or PTIN.

(16)

Preparer’s EIN

PEIN

Enter the Preparer’s EIN.

(17)

Preparer’s Telephone Num

TEL#

Enter the Preparer’s telephone number.

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