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Also, for "trusts" select Name Control from the surname. Document Codes Box 3 — Check the appropriate box.

Only one box must be checked per voucher. Document Code 80 is used to update one account on the BMF. This Document Code also may be used to add or update one subordinate of a group ruling once the group parent has been established. Document Code 81 is used with mass establishments, additions, or changes for group ruling organizations. This is used when the data is the same for all subordinates. TCs Box 4 — Check the appropriate box. The required input for each TC with each Document Code follows.

You may input up to three 3 Transaction Definer Codes in any order. Use and required input for each Definer Code is below:. Posting Delay Code Box 6 - Entered when applicable with transactions when needing multiple transactions to adjust an account and some must post in later cycles than others.

Transactions can be delayed from 1 cycle up to a maximum of 6 cycles. The posting of these transactions to the Master File will be deferred until the indicated number of posting cycles has passed.

Data must begin in the first left most position with an alpha or numeric character. Any data following two consecutive blanks on each name line is invalid. Be certain not to split a word at the end of the first three lines. The count includes blanks and the three preprinted, less than signs. Used mostly by the campus for trade names, chapter names or local numbers for subordinate organizations of group rulings.

Foreign or Location Address FA Box 12, 15, 16 — Document Code 80 or 81 — Enter the street address when the organization is located in a foreign country. Also, enter the complete address when the account has a mailing address, but is located at a different place. If entering a Foreign Address, this field must be the city or province. When entered, this field can have a maximum of 35 characters.

If this field is entered, the city and state fields must also be entered. If input, data must begin in the first left most position with an alpha or numeric character. Any data following two consecutive blanks is invalid. See Document for address abbreviations may be used if needed to limit street address fields to 35 characters. City Box 14 fixed field — Document Code 80 — Enter the city, as appropriate. If entering a Foreign Address, this field must be the country and if present the Zip Code must be entered here.

When entered, this field can have a maximum of 20 characters. If this field is entered, the state field must also be entered. Valid characters are alpha, numeric, hyphen - and blank. Consecutive blanks or a blank in position one are invalid. If entering a Foreign Address, this field must be period. Must be input, if the city is input.

Must be a 5 or 9 digit Zip Code. Valid range for the numeric Zip is — or —, and the 5th and 6th digits may not be zeros. If entering a Foreign Address, this field must be blank. Enter the new data wanted in the appropriate boxes. The valid CL codes are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8. The code may be a digit entry. For additional details on these codes see IRM The TC must be The From GEN can be any four-digit number between — All determination case files are now located in the Cincinnati Centralized Determination Site.

TC must be , or To delete a Pension Plan, input PP "9. Enter a one-digit code of "2," to show an organization was previously a large case. Enter a one-digit code of "9," to delete a Large Case. TC must be The campus has established an EC of C for these organizations. In all other cases leave this item blank.

Enter a number in the box or boxes to indicate the appropriate FRC of each organization. See Exhibit The validity and consistency checks must be performed when the input FRC is greater than zero positive. When changing from one filing requirement to another, be sure to enter a zero 0 or two zeros 00 in the filing requirement box to be deleted. For example, if changing from a public charity to a private foundation, enter "1" in the PF box and "00" in the box.

RM must consist of 10—35 characters with no consecutive blanks. C - Environmental Quality, Protection, and Beautification. T - Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grant-making Foundations. Home IRM Part25 Part Special Topics Chapter 7. Program Scope and Objectives. Program Management and Review. Program Controls. Terms and Definitions. Related Resources. Returns received Examination results Collection activity. Each record is divided into two parts: An entity module of data identifying and describing the EO and its exemption A return section of data from EO returns and examinations.

Independent organizations covered by individual rulings or determination letters Exception: Individual churches and synagogues affiliated with well-known religious denominations. EO Entity Record. See Title IRM Name and address FRs Filing history Type of organization, IRC SS under which an organization is currently recognized as exempt, have been denied, or failed to establish exemption since January , or the exemption of which has been revoked or terminated after December Transaction Codes TC.

If the transaction is for one account, an EIN must be present. TC Descriptions. You may also use this TC to establish FRs simultaneously. Note: For campus use only. Use this code when changing the address of an organization. Use when changing or adding exemption data to an account that is already on the BMF.

Definer Codes. Data Fields. A copy of a determination letter has been received, To reestablish a good status after Status 20 or 21 has posted. Note: AD was done away with in and this field should now only be used when the organization is in status Form A Preparation Instructions. Exception: Exclude the word "The" when used as a prefix to the name and the word "The" is followed by more than one word.

Note: If T is input, a or PF must also be input. If Action The second, third, and fourth name lines are used as a continuation of the organization name Never enter a character in the first position. Never enter the SN information in the second, third, or fourth name lines. The organization is part of a group ruling and has a chapter name or number Enter it in the SN area of the floating fields sections, e.

An organization has both a number and a name Enter only the number in the SN floating field. The group ruling also uses an approved abbreviation see Document , Group Exemption Roster. Enter it in the SN floating field. A New Name Control is listed Must enter the new Name Control A surname is part of the name and it appears in one of the first two name lines A special edit character is needed. If a Fund or Foundation contains a surname, edit an AT sign immediately before the " " surname.

Enter the " " sign in either the first or second name line. However, Pub. The Document Code is 80 TC may be , , or If only the name is to be changed, use TC If only the address is to be changed, use TC SN is input First position after the SN literal must be numeric or alpha and must consist of 2—25 characters. Never include the SN as part of the primary name. The CO must consist of 2—35 characters.

Document Code 80 TC may be , , , or Document Code 81 TC must be If Action FA is being input The first left most position after the FA literal must be an alpha or numeric and must consist of 2—35 characters. Abbreviate, if necessary.

Document Code 80 TC must be , , , or Note: Always use the street address abbreviations. Input CL. Input CL SS must be 01—27, 40, 50, 60, 70, 71, 80, 81, 90— ST must be 01—20, 22, 26, or ST must be 01, 12, or 70— Definer Code C must be input. If New GEN input, it must be The ST must be New GEN must be input in the range from to If New GEN is input, the valid range is to From GEN must be input in the range from to Definer Code must be D.

TO must equal 5. The ST must be 01—20, 22, 26, or Document Code TC 80 Must be or If the TC is — ST must be 01 or 70— The second through fourth position It must be a century and year entry of 00—99 for each. Document Code 80 TC must be or ST must be Input Definer Code C. If the NG is —, the AF must be 6, 7, 8, or 9. Document Code Action 80 TC must be or If the Document Code is 80, the TC must be , , If the Document Code is 81, the TC must be Document Code 81 is not a valid input for a Form If the Document Code is 80, the TC may be , , or T-FRC— Valid input codes are 0 or 1.

Document Code 81 is not a valid input for a If the input code is a "1" , the 55 must be 40, unless the ST is 41 or 71— The NR Not Required must be a "1". A-FRC— Valid input codes are 0,1, or 7. If the Document Code is 80, the TC maybe , , or It is valid with Document Code 80 and 81 for TC or Note: When changing from one filing requirement to another, be sure to enter a zero 0 or two zeros 00 in the filing requirement box to be deleted.

Prepared by Signature Box 40 — Enter the name of the person who prepared this form. Date Signed Block to the right of Box 40 - Enter the current date in this block. Organization Symbols Box 41 — Enter function, group number, etc. Exhibit Workers of America Ind. Of the U. Universal Location Codes. BMF Filing Requirements. Location Code Due last day of month following end of quarter. No longer liable for Change Filing requirements to "0". Virgin Islands, America Samoa.

Primary Location Code and Limited to Puerto Rico Location Code Criminal Filers. Civil Filers. Limited to Puerto Rico, Location Code Not required to file. Not required to file annually. Return required annually, due date, see Document PC 02 04 U. Return required annually, due date, see Document F 02 06 U. Return required annually, due date, see Document 02 07 U.

Computer generated by into to TC , CC Subsequent payment will restore FRC to Same due dates as Forms PF, or filed by same organization. Form also required. I20 Crime Prevention N. Page Last Reviewed or Updated: Nov Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Print. Area Office. Business Master File. Command Code. Detroit Computing Center. Exempt Organization. Exempt Organization Master File.

Filing Requirement. Group Exemption Number. Integrated Data Retrieval System. Martinsburg Computing Center. Ogden Submission Processing Center. Primary Location Code. Transaction Code. IRM Activity Code. Advance Ruling. Affiliation Code. Classification Code. Cumulative List. Deductibility Code. Employment Code.

File Folder Number. In-Care-Of Name. Fiscal Year-Month. Foreign Address. Foundation Code. Large Case Code. New GEN. Old GEN. Type of Organization Code. Pension Plan. Ruling Date. Sort Name. ST and Date. TC From GEN. SS Code. Classification Codes. Type of Foundation Code. Activity Codes. Type of Organization. Advance Ruling Date. Cumulative List Indicator.

Organization Name. New Name Control. Foreign or Location Address. Street Address. Zip Code. Minnow Bass of Free Zinnia. Fig Daisy Helpers Union. The Beagle of the Little Apple. Herring Apple Trust. The Grayling. TC must be or From GEN must be input. This is one field and all the data must be entered. No other definer code may be input.

SS must be input. Classification code must be input Form filing requirement must be 1. From Group GEN must be input, status code and year must be input. Ruling year and month must be input.

Affiliation code must be input. The second, third, and fourth name lines are used as a continuation of the organization name. Never enter a character in the first position. The organization is part of a group ruling and has a chapter name or number. Enter it in the SN area of the floating fields sections, e. An organization has both a number and a name. Enter only the number in the SN floating field. A New Name Control is listed. Must enter the new Name Control.

A surname is part of the name and it appears in one of the first two name lines. A special edit character is needed. The Document Code is TC may be , , or Document Code TC may be , , , or SN is input.

First position after the SN literal must be numeric or alpha and must consist of 2—25 characters. SN should be deleted. The organization has a group ruling and the primary name line is the name of the parent. SN is required. The "In Care of" Name is input. The CO is being deleted. FA is being input. The first left most position after the FA literal must be an alpha or numeric and must consist of 2—35 characters. FA is being deleted. TC must be , , , or Complete the following validity and consistency checks: Input CL SS must be 01—27, 40, 50, 60, 70, 71, 80, 81, 90— SS Code input is an TF must be input, unless the ST is input and is 70— Document Code is TC must be , and the following items must be input: Definer Code must be B.

ST is input as ST. TC is and Document Code is Definer Code must be B. FRC input is a PF. FRC input is a TF must be 09— TF must be a TF is to be deleted. SS Code must be 01—27, 40, 50, 60, 70, 71, 80, 81 or 90— SS code must be 03—06, 09, or 12— SS Code must be 03—06, or a SS Code must be SS Code must be 03 and the TF must be 09— SS Code must be 01—20, 23, or AF Codes 1, 2, or 3.

AF Codes 6, 7, 8, or 9. The TC may be or The Document Code is 80 and a TC The SS Code must be input. The TO agrees with the input SS code. The TC may be , , ST is input as Status Code. Must be or The first position. The second through fourth position.

It must be a century and year entry of 00—99 for each. Document Code 80 and DY is 1 or 4. SS must be 01, 03, 04, 08, 10, 13, 19, 20, 50, 60, or Document Code 81 and DY is 1. Input the following: NG must be between — AF must be a 6, 7, 8 or 9. NG must be between — Input the following: Input Definer Code C. TC can be either or AO or HQ Code is entered.

Valid numbers are: AOs — 11, 31, 52, 75 or 95 HQ — TC must be and EC must be "W. Input EC is a "W". SS Code, if input, must be a 03, 50, 60, or TC may be or Must input FY. FY should never be input with a TC unless it is intended that all subordinates must have the same fiscal year. Valid input codes are 00, 01, Valid input codes are 00, 01, 03, 04, 07, or Valid input codes are 0, 1, 4, 6, or 7.

It can never be greater than zero for either Document Code 80 or Valid input codes are 0 or 1. If the Document Code 81 is not a valid input for an Valid input codes are 0,1, or 7. If the Document Code is 80, the TC may be ,, or If the SS Code input is 99, then the Status must be 06, 07, 10, or Valid input codes are 0,1, or 2.

Valid input codes are 0 or 1 or 3. Document Code 81 is not a valid input for a PF. If the Document Code is 80, the TC may be or Document Code 81 is not a valid input for an 11C. Valid input codes are 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07, 13 or If the Document Code is 80, the TC must be , , or Air Line Dispatchers Association. Tax Help today. An array of electronic databases stores everything from financial information to shopping preferences.

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See Revocation Date of Certain Organizations for details. The online search tool allows you to search for an organization's tax exempt status and filings in the following data bases:. The information on the organizations are produced from computer records and is subject to certain limitations, particularly in the format and arrangement of the entries.

If you find an organization listed on the Auto-Revocation List, it may have been reinstated by the IRS since the automatic revocation date. You can search Pub. You may also review its determination letter posted on TEOS; a reinstated organization will have a determination letting referencing that it is being reinstated and with an effective date on or after the effective date of the revocation.

Due to the different structure of foreign addresses, data is sometimes found in an unexpected location. You can review the list of organizations that have filed forms in the Form Series:. Lists of organizations that can receive tax-deductible contributions. By law, tax-exempt status is automatically be revoked if an organization does not file the required Form series returns or notices yearly for 3 consecutive years. The automatic revocation date is historical. An organization may have applied for reinstatement of its tax-exempt status after the automatic revocation date had posted.

IRS will recognize the reinstatement of the organization's tax-exempt status if the application is approved. You can find out if the exemption status has been reinstated by reviewing the Pub. Organizations that do not file a required annual information return or notice for three consecutive years automatically lose their tax-exempt status by operation of law.

Organizations eligible for this relief that failed to file for the two previous years and did not file by July 15 have automatically lost their tax-exempt status. Due to systemic limitations, these organizations appear on the auto-revocation list showing a Revocation Date between April 1 and July 14,