Definition
Transaction Code 290. Indicates an additional tax assessment — often resulting from an audit, amended return, or IRS-initiated adjustment.
What it means for your account
Additional tax changes RCP and CSED inputs. Re-read the year before promising OIC, IA, or CNC based on the original return only.
Related codes
Where Brevitax uses it
Brevitax reads these postings from account transcripts and surfaces them as plain-language timeline events and attention items — not as a raw code list. Upload transcripts or have Brevitax request them, then see TC-290 in context on your dashboard.
Common questions
What does TC-290 mean on an IRS transcript?
Transaction Code 290. Indicates an additional tax assessment — often resulting from an audit, amended return, or IRS-initiated adjustment.
Why does TC-290 matter for tax resolution?
Additional tax changes RCP and CSED inputs. Re-read the year before promising OIC, IA, or CNC based on the original return only.
Where do I find TC-290 on my account transcript?
Look for transaction code 290 in the posting sequence for the tax year. Transaction Code 290. Indicates an additional tax assessment — often resulting from an audit, amended return, or IRS-initiated adjustment.