Internal Revenue Manual - 2.3.31 Command Codes CFINK and RPINK for CAF Inquiry

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Part 2. Information Technology
Chapter 3. IDRS Terminal Responses
Section 31. Command Codes CFINK and RPINK for CAF Inquiry

2.3.31 Command Codes CFINK and RPINK for CAF Inquiry

2.3.31.1 Centralized Authorization File Inquiry Command Codes CFINK and RPINK — General Description
2.3.31.2 Command Code CFINK — Description and Use
2.3.31.3 Command Code RPINK — Description and Use
Exhibit 2.3.31-1 CFINK & RPINK - Fields and Descriptions
Exhibit 2.3.31-2 CFINK with Taxpayer SSN
Exhibit 2.3.31-3 CFINK with Taxpayer EIN
Exhibit 2.3.31-4 CFINK with CAF number
Exhibit 2.3.31-5 CFINK with Taxpayer TIN and Tax Module Information
Exhibit 2.3.31-6 CFINK with Taxpayer TIN, Tax Module, and CAF Number
Exhibit 2.3.31-7 CFINKS with SDLN
Exhibit 2.3.31-8 CFINKH (Mod History) with Taxpayer TIN, MFT, and Tax Period
Exhibit 2.3.31-9 CFINKH (Rep History) with CAF Number
Exhibit 2.3.31-10 CFINKT with Taxpayer TIN and CAF Number
Exhibit 2.3.31-11 RPINK with All Options

2.3.31.1 (01-01-2006)
Centralized Authorization File Inquiry Command Codes CFINK and RPINK — General Description

The Centralized Authorization File (CAF) contains information regarding authorizations that taxpayers have given third parties ("representatives, or reps" /"appointees" ) for various tax matters within their accounts. This information is used to determine whether an individual claiming to be a taxpayer's rep/appointee is, in fact, authorized to represent or act on the taxpayer's behalf, or to receive the information she/he requests. It can also be used to direct refunds and/or copies of notices and correspondence to third parties when authorized. The command codes (CCs) available for research are:
- CC CFINK — See IRM 2.3.31.2. Command Code CFINK — Description and Use, and
- CC RPINK — See IRM 2.3.31.3. Command Code RPINK — Description and Use.
In July 2001, the ten individual service center CAF databases were consolidated into one centralized database.
In January 2002, all CAF Unit processing (document input) was centralized tot three campuses, MAMC (Memphis Account Management Center), OAMC (Ogden), and PAMC (Philadelphia). International third party authorization forms are processed by the PAMC campus.
In March 2003, the CAF was converted to a DB2 database, residing on the master file IBM machine in MCC. Copies of the database remained on the two computing centers' UNISYS machines, primarily to support UNISYS notice runs.
In July 2006, the Unisys database was officially retired. All notice runs acquire their third party information from the IBM database.

2.3.31.2 (01-01-2005)
Command Code CFINK — Description and Use

This command code is used to research the CAF in any of several ways:
- When CC CFINK is input with taxpayer information [i.e. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), File Source, and TIN Type] only, a list of modules present for the taxpayer will be displayed.
- When CC CFINK is input with third party information (i.e. Rep Number, File Source, and TIN Type) only, all information (e.g. Name and Address) present on the CAF for that third party will be displayed. This information should not include authorization level (i.e. "attorney" , "CPA" , etc.) as this information is carried at the module level.
- When CC CFINK is input with taxpayer information and module information [i.e. Master File Tax Code (MFT), Tax Period, and Plan Number], all authorizations present on the CAF for that module will be displayed.
- When CC CFINK is input with taxpayer information, module information, and third party information, the specific details of the authorization will be displayed.
  
  Note:
  
  After the DB2 conversion, some signature dates are reflected as 01-01-0001. This was a default value placed in some records during the conversion process.
- If a complete match on the taxpayer, module, and third party is not made, appropriate error messages will be displayed. See IRM 2.3.31.2.1. below.
- IRM 2.4 Section 7 contains a complete description of the command codes, used by the CAF Units only, for updates: KAFRM, KAFAD, UPTCF, UPRCF, UPNCF, FRM3P, and ADD3P.

2.3.31.2.1 (01-01-2006)
CFINK — Terminal Responses

Error Messages — line 24 — These messages result in no CAF Information being displayed.

ERROR MESSAGE	REASON	ACTION
NO RECORD OF T/P ACCOUNT	You input a one-line CFINK with a taxpayer TIN (SSN or EIN) — there is no such taxpayer on the CAF.	Correct the TIN and re-enter —or— add the taxpayer.
NO RECORDS WERE FOUND THAT MATCH YOUR SEARCH CRITERIA	You input a one-line CFINK with a RepID — the third party is not on the CAF.	Correct the RepID and re-enter —or— add the third party.
NO DATA FOR SPECIFIED REP TAXPAYER ON CAF	You input a three-line CFINK requesting specific module information including a RepID — the third party is not on the CAF.	Correct the RepID and re-enter —or— add the third party.
NO MODULES PRESENT FOR TAXPAYER	You input a two-line CFINK requesting specific module information (by MFT, Tax Period, and Plan Number) — there is no such module for this taxpayer.	Correct the module info and re-enter —or— add the module.
NO RECORD OF TAXPAYER ACCOUNT - REPRESENTATIVE ON CAF	You input a three-line CFINK requesting specific module/RepID information — the third party is on the CAF, but the taxpayer is not.	Correct the TIN and re-enter —or— add the taxpayer.
REP HAS NO AUTHORITIES FOR THIS TAX PERIOD REP EXISTS ON CAF	You input a three-line CFINK requesting specific module/RepID information — the third party is on the CAF, but is not authorized for this module.	Correct the RepID and re-enter —or— add the authorization.
NO MODULES PRESENT FOR TAXPAYER	The taxpayer is on the CAF but has no authorizations.	Correct the TIN and re-enter —or— add the authorization.
INVALID SSN/EIN MUST BE NUMERIC	The TIN is in the incorrect format.	Correct the TIN and re-enter.
INVALID MFT CODE	The MFT is incorrect.	Correct the MFT and re-enter.
INVALID TAX PERIOD	The tax period is incorrect.	Correct the tax period and re-enter.

2.3.31.2.2 (01-01-2005)
CFINK — Subsequent Command Code Usage

Command Code CFINK is a prerequisite for command code KAFRM, which requests the formats of the CAF input command codes, KAFAD, UPTCF, UPRCF, and UPNCF.
Command Code CFINK input with the TIN and File Source; MFT and tax period (and plan in some instances); and Rep Number with File Source, can be followed by a KAFRM.
If the taxpayer is not on the database, KAFRM will bring back a KAFADT format, allowing for input of a taxpayer and his/her authorization information.
If the taxpayer already exists on the database, KAFRM will bring back a KAFADM format, allowing for input of the taxpayer's authorization information.
Command Code CFINK input with the TIN and File Source may only be followed by a KAFRMT, provided a record for the Taxpayer is found on the CAF. This will bring back UPTCF format, allowing for update of taxpayer information.
Command Code CFINK input with the Rep Number and File Source may be followed by a KAFRMR, provided a record for the third party is found on the CAF. This will bring back UPRCF format, allowing for update of third party information.
CFINK input with the Rep Number and File Source may also be followed by a KAFRMN, provided a record for the third party is found on the CAF. This will bring back UPNCF format, allowing a rep number merge.

2.3.31.3 (01-01-2005)
Command Code RPINK — Description and Use

This command code is used to research a third party on CAF in various ways, depending on the number of search keys given. See IRM 2.3.31.3.1. RPINK Search Keys, below for explanation of search keys.

2.3.31.3.1 (01-01-2005)
RPINK — Search Keys

The only required search key for CC RPINK is: Business-name or Third Party Last Name (up to ten characters). This must be input exactly as it was entered on the database or there will be no match. If there are ten or more characters in the last name, all ten must be entered.

Caution:

Unless the business name (or last name) itself is less than ten characters in length, RPINK will not work with less than ten.

Caution:

There are third party names on the CAF that were input incorrectly. Names should have been entered (with the old command code) as follows:
First (and middle) name - bracket - Last name - bracket - Suffix.
If the second bracket was omitted when the name was input, and a suffix was entered, the suffix is now on the CAF as part of the last name. For example, a third party could be on the CAF with a last name of "SMITH CPA" .
RPINK will not find this third party if you enter RPINK SMITH. You need to enter RPINK SMITH CPA.
After conversion to the DB2 database, taxpayer and (non-business) third party name components are to be input in separate fields, virtually eliminating the potential for this problem. But you need to be mindful of the pre-existing situation when doing your research.
Also - if you enter any of the 2nd line optional fields - first 3 digits of zip code, 4th & 5th digits of zip code, 1st 4 characters of street address - the search will include these criteria in sequence. If there is a failure to match on any criterion, you will get a message indicating that no record was found. To ensure you've covered all bases, it would be advisable to redo the RPINK with fewer criteria to ensure the third party is not on the database, possibly with some erroneous information.

Caution:

There are also some third parties - that are businesses - that were incorrectly loaded during the database conversion. As a result, RPINK won't always find the third party you expect to find.
Examples: SMITH & SMITH might be found by one - or the other - of
RPINK SMITH & S
or
RPINK SMITH,SMITH depending on how it was loaded (or entered).
WILSON AND DUNLAP might be located by one - or the other - of
RPINK WILSON AND
or
RPINK DUNLAP, WILSON
depending on how it was loaded (or entered).
To ensure you've covered all bases, it would be advisable to RPINK both versions. If you find the name you want but it's entered incorrectly, make corrections via KAFRMR/UPRCF and proceed. For example, if you find SMITH & SMITH was entered as SMITH (first name) AND (middle name) SMITH (last name), enter SMITH & SMITH on the full name field and clear out the first, middle, and last names. Then proceed.
Optional search keys, in order, for CC RPINK are:
1. Rep First Name (up to 10 characters)
  
  Note:
  
  Since conversion to the IBM, you may now enter any number of characters, up to ten (formerly only first initial worked).
2. 1st three digits of the ZIP code
3. 4th & 5th digits of the ZIP code
4. 1st four characters of the street address
Note:

In the past, RPINK results may not have been sorted by first name within last name. You may have seen SMITH JOE followed by SMITH JACK followed by SMITH JERRY on the screen. Since conversion to DB2, RPINK results are sorted by first name within last name. Researching multiple screens of RPINK results should be quicker.

2.3.31.3.2 (01-01-2006)
RPINK — Terminal responses

Error Messages — No database information will be returned:

MESSAGE	REASON	ACTION
NO RECORDS FOUND MATCHING YOUR SEARCH CRITERIA	No exact match could be found on the CAF for the search keys given.	Delete one of the search keys and reenter.
LAST NAME IS NOT FORMATTED CORRECTLY	The last name was entered incorrectly — most likely with an invalid character	Correct and reenter.
FIRST NAME IS NOT FORMATTED CORRECTLY	The first name was entered incorrectly — most likely with an invalid character.	Correct and reenter.
ZIP CODE IS INCORRECT	The 1st three digits of the Zip Code were entered incorrectly — most likely with a non-numeric character.	Correct and reenter.
2ND ZIP CODE IS INCORRECT	The 4th and 5th digits of the Zip Code were entered incorrectly — most likely with a non-numeric character.	Correct and reenter.
ADDRESS IS INCORRECT	The 1st four characters of the street address were entered incorrectly — most likely with an invalid character.	Correct and reenter.

2.3.31.3.3 (01-01-2005)
RPINK — Subsequent Command Code Usage

Command Code RPINK is a prerequisite for command code FRM3P.
Command Code FRM3P is a prerequisite for command code ADD3P.

Exhibit 2.3.31-1 (01-01-2006)
CFINK & RPINK - Fields and Descriptions

Input
	Command Code	CFINK or RPINK
	TIN & file source	SSN, EIN, or CAF Number -- must be in one of the following formats: ([slashb]=blank) nnn-nn-nnnn[slashb] (Valid IMF) nnn-nn-nnnn* (Invalid IMF) nnn-nn-nnnnV (Valid BMF SSN) nnn-nn-nnnnW (Invalid BMF SSN) nnn-nn-nnnnN (NMF SSN) nn-nnnnnnnP (IRAF EIN) nn-nnnnnnnX (Invalid IRAF EIN) nn-nnnnnnn[slashb] (BMF EIN) nn-nnnnnnnP (EPMF EIN) nn-nnnnnnnN (NMF EIN) nnnn-nnnnnR (Third Party CAF Number)
	MFT	MFT - Master File Tax type (to which an authorization applies)
	Tax Period	yyyymm format month ending the period of time the tax form covers
	Plan Number	Used for all EPMF and some BMF modules (MFT 46 and 76).
	CAF Number & file source	Third party Rep ID (or CAF number) followed by ‘R ’.

Output - 1-line (Taxpayer)
	NAME-LINE-NAME	The full taxpayer name - up to 35 characters. For individuals , this field is made up of FIRST-NAME, MIDDLE-NAME/INIT, LAST-NAME, and SUFFIX. For BMF entries, this field will be the only place the name is displayed.
	TAXPAYER-FIRST-NAME	Self-explanatory; maximum 20 characters (but total of first name, middle name, last name, and suffix may not exceed 35)
	MIDDLE-NAME/INIT	Self-explanatory; maximum 20 characters (but total of first name, middle name, last name, and suffix may not exceed 35)
	LAST-NAME	Self-explanatory; maximum 20 characters (but total of first name, middle name, last name, and suffix may not exceed 35)
	SUFFIX	Optional field - may contain ‘JR’ , ‘III’, "DECD" etc., maximum 10 characters Note: This is the only field that should be used for these designations. Do not include them in any of the NAME fields.
	TAXPAYER-NAME-CONTROL	Created using the Name Control Job Aids, Documents 7071 and 7071A.
	TAXPAYER-TITLE	Taxpayer's title within his company, if applicable
	MF	MFT - see above
	TAXPRD	Tax Period - yyyymm format
	PLN	Used for all EPMF and some BMF modules (MFT 46 and 76).
	SIGNDATE	Taxpayer signature date
	RN/C	Third party's name control
	REP-NUMBER	Third party CAF number
	SDLN	Source Document Locator Number nn-nnnn-nn-nnn-nn format, where... nn=purge year - last 2 digits of the year in which the paper document is to be purged from the files; typically 7 years after input; 00 if tax period input was 000000 nnnn=control cycle - yyyyww format; not later than current cycle nn=document location office - first 2 digits of the input operator's employee number nnn=block series - numeric; 000-999 nn=serial number - numeric; 00-99 Note:Oral TIAs will show a ‘P’ after the SDLN
	FORM	Input form number - current valid form numbers are 2848, 8821, and 706. Older entries may contain 2848D, 56, or others.
	LVL	Authorization level - mandatory for 2848 only A - Attorney in good standing (or student) B - Certified Public Accountant (or student) C - Enrolled Agent D - Bona fide officer of the taxpayer's organization E - Full-time employee of the taxpayer's organization F - Member of the taxpayer's immediate family (spouse, child, parent, sibling) G - Enrolled actuary H - Unenrolled return preparer K - Student Attorney L- Student CPA
	RCPTS	Receipt Authorization - indicating authorization to receive notices and/or refunds N - authorized to receive copies of taxpayer notices R - authorized to receive (but not negotiate) taxpayer's refund checks
	RCT	N = third party is authorized to receive copies of taxpayer correspondence R = third party is authorized to receive taxpayer's refund check B = indicates blind trust - third party receives correspondence and refund; taxpayer receives neither
	PWR	U = 2848 was unmodified M = 2848 was modified in any way other than for signature S = modified to allow third party to sign for taxpayer T = input by E-Services and contains modified form text I = 8821 coded for INSPECT

		Note: If third party is disbarred, suspended, etc., that information will be displayed beneath the RCT and PWR headers.

Output - 1-line (Third Party)
	ENROLLMENT NO	IRS-assigned number for enrolled agents Required input as of Jan 1, 2005
	REP-ACTION	Indicates third party's practice status before the IRS D = ‘disbarred’ - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer S = ‘suspended ’ - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer E = ‘deceased’ U = ‘undeliverable’ - correspondence addressed to the third party at this address has been returned by the USPS R = ‘retired’ - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer I = ‘ineligible ’ - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer
	REP-NAME-CONTROL	Created using the Name Job Aid, Document # 7071.
	REP-NAME	The full third party name - up to 35 characters. This field is made up of FIRST-NAME, MIDDLE-NAME/INIT, LAST-NAME, and SUFFIX.
	REP-FIRST-NAME	Self-explanatory; maximum 20 characters (but total of first name, middle name, last name, and suffix may not exceed 35)
	MIDDLE-NAME/INIT	Self-explanatory; maximum 20 characters (but total of first name, middle name, last name, and suffix may not exceed 35)
	LAST-NAME	Self-explanatory; maximum 20 characters (but total of first name, middle name, last name, and suffix may not exceed 35)
	SUFFIX	JR, III. etc. See REP FIRST NAME. Note: Do *not* include any authorization level information (e.g. ATTY, EA, A, B, C, etc.) in this field. That information does not belong on the THIRD PARTY record.
	REP-2ND-NM-LN	Third party's 2nd name, often a business name Used in some instances to indicate multiple locations (i.e. "Location 2" )
	REP-STREET-ADDRESS	Third party's street address
	REP-CITY	Third party's city
	ST	Third party's state (for USA address)
	ZIP	Third party's postal code
	REP-COUNTRY	Third party's country
	REP-TELEPHONE	Third party's telephone number
	REP-FAX	Third party's FAX number
	SDLN	Source Document Locator Number nn-nnnn-nn-nnn-nn format, where... nn=purge year - last 2 digits of the year in which the paper document is to be purged from the files; typically 7 years after input; 00 if tax period input was 000000 nnnn=control cycle - yyyyww format; not later than current cycle nn=document location office - first 2 digits of the input operator's employee number nnn=block series - numeric; 000-999 nn=serial number - numeric; 00-99 Note:Oral TIAs will show a ‘P’ after the SDLN
	SIGN-DT	mmddyyyy format - the date the taxpayer signed the input document

Output - 2-line
	MFT	See above
	TAXPRD	Tax Period - yyyymm format
	PLN	Used for all EPMF and some BMF modules (MFT 46 and 76).
	TXP-NAME	The full taxpayer name - up to 35 characters. For individuals , this field is made up of FIRST-NAME, MIDDLE-NAME/INIT, LAST-NAME, and SUFFIX. For BMF entries, this field will be the only place the name is displayed. Note:NAME-LINE-NAME is a CADE designation.
	SPEC-USE	reserved for future use
	TXP-NM-CTRL	Created using the Name Job Aid, Document # 7071.
	REP-NUMBER	Third party CAF number
	SUPPRESSED	Suppression Indicator "NO" means that the NAP check was successful & the TC96X was sent to Master File. "YES" means that the NAP check was bypassed & the TC96X was not sent to Master File.
	LEVEL	Authorization level - mandatory for 2848 only A - Attorney in good standing (or student) B - Certified Public Accountant (or student) C - Enrolled Agent D - Bona fide officer of the taxpayer's organization E - Full-time employee of the taxpayer's organization F - Member of the taxpayer's immediate family (spouse, child, parent, sibling) G - Enrolled actuary H - Unenrolled return preparer K - Student Attorney L- Student CPA
	BL-TRST	Blind Trust - indicates whether module contains blind trust authorization
	REP-NAME	The full third party name - up to 35 characters. This field is made up of FIRST-NAME, MIDDLE-NAME/INIT, LAST-NAME, and SUFFIX.
	RECEIPTS	Receipts Authorization - indicating authorization to receive notices and/or refunds N - authorized to receive copies of taxpayer notices R - authorized to receive (but not negotiate) taxpayer's refund checks
	ACTION	Indicates third party's status relative to a specific module A = ‘add’ - third party is authorized D = ‘delete’ - third party is not authorized R = ‘revoke’ - third party is not authorized
	REP-NM-CTRL	Created using the Name Job Aid, Document # 7071.
	REP-ACTION	Indicates third party's practice status before the IRS D = ‘disbarred’ - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer S = ‘suspended ’ - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer E = ‘deceased’ U = ‘undeliverable’ - correspondence addressed to the third party at this address has been returned by the USPS R = ‘retired’ - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer I = ‘ineligible ’ - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer
	POWERS	Same as above
	RET-CODED	Return Coded Indicator YES = POA was submitted with a tax return NO = POA was submitted separately
	SDLN	Source Document Locator Number nn-nnnn-nn-nnn-nn format, where... nn=purge year - last 2 digits of the year in which the paper document is to be purged from the files; typically 7 years after input; 00 if tax period input was 000000 nnnn=control cycle - yyyyww format; not later than current cycle nn=document location office - first 2 digits of the input operator's employee number nnn=block series - numeric; 000-999 nn=serial number - numeric; 00-99 Note: Oral TIAs will show a ‘P’ after the SDLN.
	SIGN-DT	mmddyyyy format - the date the taxpayer signed the input document
	FORM-NUM	Input form number - current valid form numbers are 2848, 8821, 706, or REVLTR. Older entries may contain 2848D, 56, or others.
	RVSN-YR	Revision Year - The year the input document was published (only certain revision years are valid at any given time)
	POA/TIA CO-SIGNER	Gradually, CAF's capability to identify POA co-signers individually will increase. When possible, the link will be reflected here.
	TIN	TIN of co-signer of CAF document (not necessarily joint filer)
	NAME	Name of co-signer of CAF document (not necessarily joint filer)

Output - 3-line
	MFT	See above
	TAXPRD	Tax Period - yyyymm format
	PLN	Used for all EPMF and some BMF modules (MFT 46 and 76).
	TAXPAYER-NAME	The full taxpayer name - up to 35 characters. For individuals , this field is made up of FIRST-NAME, MIDDLE-NAME/INIT, LAST-NAME, and SUFFIX. For BMF entries, this field will be the only place the name is displayed.
	SPEC-USE	reserved for future use
	TAXPAYER-NAME-CTRL	Created using the Name Job Aid, Document # 7071.
	REP-NUMBER	Third party CAF number
	PRIOR-REP-NUMBER	This field will contain a value if the current CAF number is the result of a merge with another number.
	REP-NAME-CTRL	Created using the Name Job Aid, Document # 7071.
	REP-ACTION	Indicates third party's practice status before the IRS D = ‘disbarred’ - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer S = ‘suspended ’ - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer E = ‘deceased’ U = ‘undeliverable’ - correspondence addressed to the third party at this address has been returned by the USPS R = ‘retired’ - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer I = ‘ineligible ’ - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer
	LEVEL	Authorization level - mandatory for 2848 only A - Attorney in good standing (or student) B - Certified Public Accountant (or student) C - Enrolled Agent D - Bona fide officer of the taxpayer's organization E - Full-time employee of the taxpayer's organization F - Member of the taxpayer's immediate family (spouse, child, parent, sibling) G - Enrolled actuary H - Unenrolled return preparer K - Student Attorney L- Student CPA
	REP-NAME	The full third party name - up to 35 characters. This field is made up of FIRST-NAME, MIDDLE-NAME/INIT, LAST-NAME, and SUFFIX.
	RECEIPTS	Receipts Authorization - indicating authorization to receive notices and/or refunds N - authorized to receive copies of taxpayer notices R - authorized to receive (but not negotiate) taxpayer's refund checks
	REP-2ND-NM-LN	Third party's 2nd name, often a business name
	POWERS	Same as above
	REP-STREET	Third party's street address
	BL-TRST	Blind Trust - indicates whether module contains blind trust authorization
	REP-CITY	Third party's city
	ST	Third party's state [or ‘ ’ (blank) for foreign address]
	ZIP	Third party's postal code
	ACTION	Action Code - indicates third party's status relative to a specific module A = ‘add’ - third party is authorized D = ‘delete’ - third party is not authorized R = ‘revoke ’ - third party is not authorized
	REP-COUNTRY	Third party's country if not USA
	REP-TELE	Third party's telephone number
	REP-FAX	Third party's fax number
	RET-CODED	Return Coded Indicator - If a POA was submitted with a tax return
	SDLN	Source Document Locator Number nn-nnnn-nn-nnn-nn format, where... nn=purge year - last 2 digits of the year in which the paper document is to be purged from the files; typically 7 years after input; 00 if tax period input was 000000 nnnn=control cycle - yyyyww format; not later than current cycle nn=document location office - first 2 digits of the input operator's employee number nnn=block series - numeric; 000-999 nn=serial number - numeric; 00-99 Note:Oral TIAs will show a ‘P’ after the SDLN
	PRIOR-SDLN	SDLN of an earlier transaction
	FORM-NUM	Input form number - current valid form numbers are 2848, 8821, 706, or REVLTR. Older entries may contain 2848D, 56, or others.
	REVISION-YEAR	Revision Year - The year the input document was published (only certain revision years are valid at any given time)
	SIGN-DT	mmddyyyy format - the date the taxpayer and/or third party signed the input document
	SUPPRESSED	Suppression Indicator "NO" means that the NAP check was successful & the TC96X was sent to Master File. "YES" means that the NAP check was bypassed & the TC96X was not sent to Master File.
	POA/TIA CO-SIGNER	See above
	TIN	See above
	NAME	See above

Input
	Command Code	RPINK
	Third Party last name	the first 10 characters of the last name field
	delimiter	comma
	Third Party first name	up to the first 10 characters of the first name field
	Zip - 1st 3 digits	the first 3 characters of the postal code
	Zip - 4th & 5th digits	the 4th and 5th of the postal code
	Addr - 1st 4 characters	the first 4 characters of the street address

Output
	REP-NUMBER	9999-99999R format assigned CAF number
	REP-NAME	Full name of third party
	REP-TELEPHONE	Third party's telephone number
	REP-2ND-NAME	Third party's 2nd name, often a business name (or street address if address if foreign)
	SIGN-DATE	mmddyyyy format - the date the taxpayer signed the input document
	STR-ADDRESS	Third party's street address (or city for foreign address)
	REP-ACTN-CD-LIT	may show ‘UNDELIVERABLE ’, ‘DECEASED’, ‘DISBARRED’, ‘SUSPENDED ’, etc.
	CI/ST or CI/CN	Third party's city, state, zip or city, country, postal code

Exhibit 2.3.31-2 (01-01-2008)
CFINK with Taxpayer SSN

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