IRS transcript code

TC-530 — what it means on your transcript

Transaction Code 530. Indicates the account has been placed in Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status. The specific closing code indicates the reason. Also called CNC. Plain-language context for households; resolution implications for professionals below.

Definition

Transaction Code 530. Indicates the account has been placed in Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status. The specific closing code indicates the reason.

What it means for your account

Active collection is paused, but the balance, interest, and CSED still run. CNC is a status, not a discharge — monitor for levy restart when income changes.

Related codes

TC-668 · TC-520 ·

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-530 in context on your dashboard.

Common questions

What does TC-530 mean on an IRS transcript?

Transaction Code 530. Indicates the account has been placed in Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status. The specific closing code indicates the reason.

Why does TC-530 matter for tax resolution?

Active collection is paused, but the balance, interest, and CSED still run. CNC is a status, not a discharge — monitor for levy restart when income changes.

Where do I find TC-530 on my account transcript?

Look for transaction code 530 in the posting sequence for the tax year. Transaction Code 530. Indicates the account has been placed in Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status. The specific closing code indicates the reason.

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