Exception:

Referrals indicating an identity theft issue that did not result in the issuance of an EIP (i.e., no TC 846 on the module) will not be rejected. The valid taxpayer’s identity theft issue must be resolved to ensure they receive any amount of EIP they are entitled to.

Update the IDRS control base on the 2020 module using:• Activity Code:"REJ-SCEN2" • Status: B• Category Code: TPPI• IDRS Number: 0130076221

Add an AMS history item documenting the research completed and the results of the research (i.e., no invalid return, etc.).

Under the notes section of Form 4442, leave a brief description of the results (i.e., Reject - No IDT issue, etc.).

After taking each of the previous actions, return the referral to Brookhaven via EE-fax to 877-817-5268.

Upon completion of the necessary research, complete all applicable actions as described in the table below to prepare correct referrals for assignment:

If

Then

(1) There is an existing CII case,

Update the category code to IDT1/IDS1 (or appropriate category code) if the case is currently assigned as IDT3/IDS3. If the case is assigned to an IDTVA Specialty Function, do not update the category code.

Attach the Form 4442 to the CII case as a .pdf.