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

Statute year returns require additional research prior to taking action on an account. Review IRM 25.23.4.9, Statute Processing Considerations, to ensure all applicable statutes are protected.

Determine if the valid taxpayer is due a refund.

Refer to IRM 25.6.1.5, Basic Guide for Processing Cases with Statute of Limitations Issues, and IRM 25.6.1.10.3.3.2, Limitations on the Amount of a Claim.

Apply credits available for refund or offset to outstanding liabilities, if applicable.

If necessary, manually refund any allowable amount remaining. Refer to IRM 21.4.4.3(3), Why Would a Manual Refund Be Needed?, and IRM 21.4.4.5, Preparation of Manual Refund Forms, for additional information.

Move any credits not available for refund or offset to the Excess Collection File. See IRM 25.6.1.7.3, Excess Collection File (XSF) and Unidentified Remittance File (URF).

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