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Understand codes such as 150, 420, 570, 588, 599, 971 and 994.
Learn why an IRS-prepared return can produce an overstated balance and what the guide recommends looking for when you see Code 994.
Understand where the Collection Statute Expiration Date appears and why it matters when evaluating your IRS debt timeline.
If your transcript shows multiple years of tax debt, Substitute for Returns, audits, disputed balances, or complicated collection issues, understanding the codes is only the first step.

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