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4 - Erroneous AbatementThe timely filed TC 150 return for TY 2018 is determined to be a nullity. The valid taxpayer filed a return reporting tax of $.00 and withholding of $2,500 which posted as a TC 976. Form 14039 is included with the return. The ASED for the valid return is expired. Based on the original return, the account shows TC 150 tax of $5,000, and withholding of $6,000. A CP 2000 proposing a tax increase of $2,000 based on unreported income is issued to the valid taxpayer’s last known

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Internal Revenue Manual Part 25. Special Topics · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States

A TY 2020 return is filed married filing jointly with 2 qualifying dependents and an AGI of $155,000. The taxpayers and their dependents all have valid SSNs. The AGI exceeds the $150,000 limitation, and EIP phase out applies.EIP 3:$155,000 − $150,000 = $5,000Calculating the reduction percentage:$5,000 ÷ $10,000 = .5 (50%)Because the reduction percentage is less than 100%, an EIP 3 will be issued.Calculating the amount of the credit:$1,400 × 4 = $5,600$5,600 (maximum credit) × 50% (reduction percentage) = $2,800 (amount of reduction)$5,600 (maximum credit) − $2,800 (amount of reduction) = $2,800 (amount of EIP 3)

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