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

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

2.3.31.1 (01-01-2011)
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.

2.3.31.2 (01-01-2009)
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. CAF 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.
- 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 conversion of CAF from UNISYS to IBM in 2003, some signature dates are reflected as 01-01-0001. This was a default value placed in some records during the conversion process because no date was available.
- 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 (01-01-2010)
CFINK — Terminal Responses

Error Messages — line 24 — These messages result in no or partial 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 CAF number— the third party is not on the CAF.	Correct the CAF number 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 CAF number — the third party is not on the CAF.	Correct the CAF number 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/CAF number information (probably as prereq for KAFAD) — 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/CAF number information (probably as prereq for KAFAD) — the third party is on the CAF, but is not authorized for this module.	Correct the MFT/TAX PERIOD and re-enter —or— add the authorization.
NO MODULES PRESENT FOR TAXPAYER	The taxpayer is on the CAF but has no authorizations.	Correct the MFT/TAX PERIOD 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 missing or incorrect.	Correct the MFT and re-enter.
INVALID TAX PERIOD	The tax period is missing or incorrect.	Correct the tax period and re-enter.
CAF DATABASE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME	CAF database is not accessible	Contact CAF programming staff in Detroit
INVALID CAF NUMBER	The CAF number is incorrect	Correct the CAF number and re-enter
INVALID SSN OR EIN CFINK	The TIN entered is incorrect	Correct the TIN and re-enter
CAF NUMBER MUST BE ENTERED	The CAF number is required for command entered	Re-enter command with CAF number

2.3.31.2.2 (01-01-2009)
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 CAF 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 CAF 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 CAF 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 CAF number merge.

2.3.31.2.3 (01-01-2010)
Command Code CFINKH (Module History)— Description and Use

This command code is used to research historical information relating to a specific TIN and tax matter (MFT and tax period). The first screen returned contains the most current information displayed on the upper half of the screen. The lower half is the most recent historical data. Subsequent screens contain remaining history in newest-to-oldest order.

2.3.31.2.4 (01-01-2009)
CFINKH (Module History) — Terminal Responses

Error Messages — These messages result in no or partial CAF Information being displayed.

MESSAGE	REASON	ACTION
INVALID SSN/EIN MUST BE NUMERIC	SSN/EIN is either missing, not numeric or not in the correct format	Correct the TIN and re-enter.
INVALID MFT CODE	The MFT is missing or incorrect.	Correct the MFT and re-enter.
INVALID TAX PERIOD	The tax period is missing or incorrect.	Correct the tax period and re-enter.
MATCHING TAXPAYER RECORD NOT FOUND	No record of taxpayer for entered TIN	Correct the TIN and re-enter.
NO HISTORY RECORDS FOR THIS MFT AND TAX PERIOD	Taxpayer has no history records
PROBLEM GETTING TIMESTAMP	Database error	Contact CAF programming staff in Detroit.
TIN VALIDATION ERROR	The TIN entered is not valid	Correct the TIN and re-enter.
xxxxxxxx DB2 IS UNAVAILABLE - PLEASE TRY AGAIN	The requested CAF database is not available	Wait for a few minutes and retry, if problem still exists, contact CAF programming staff in Detroit.
ERROR: SELECT xxxxxxxxxxx CALL CAF SYSTEMS	An error occurred while trying to read the CAF database.	Wait for a few minutes and retry, if problem still exists, contact CAF programming staff in Detroit.
ERROR ON DECLARE OF xxxxxxx CALL SYSTEMS	An error occurred while trying to read the CAF database.	Wait for a few minutes and retry, if problem still exists, contact CAF programming staff in Detroit.
OPEN ERROR xxxxxxxxxx CALL SYSTEMS	An error occurred while trying to open the CAF database.	Wait for a few minutes and retry, if problem still exists, contact CAF programming staff in Detroit.
ERROR ON FETCH OF xxxxxxxxxx CALL SYSTEMS	An error occurred while trying to retrieve data from the CAF database.	Wait for a few minutes and retry, if problem still exists, contact CAF programming staff in Detroit.
ERROR ON CLOSE OF xxxxxxxxxx CALL SYSTEMS	An error occurred while trying to close the CAF database.	Wait for a few minutes and retry, if problem still exists, contact CAF programming staff in Detroit.
COSIGN DATA NOT FOUND - CALL SYSTEMS	POA co-signer is indicated but no taxpayer found	Contact CAF programming staff in Detroit.

2.3.31.2.5 (01-01-2010)
Command Code CFINKH (Rep History)— Description and Use

This command code is used to research information relating to a specific third party. The CAF number is entered and the current information is displayed on the top portion of the screen on the first page and history information on the bottom half. Information on the history record that is different is highlighted. As the information is paged through, the bottom half of data will be moved to the top half and the next history will be placed on the bottom with differences highlighted. Beginning and ending dates are optional and may be used to narrow down the history displayed from the most recent to the oldest. If only a beginning date is entered, history from that date to present will be displayed. If both dates are entered, history will only display for that range of dates.

2.3.31.2.6 (01-01-2010)
CFINKH (Rep History) — Terminal Responses

Error Messages — These messages result in no or partial CAF Information being displayed.

MESSAGE	REASON	ACTION
NO CURRENT RECORD FOUND FOR CAF NUM	No current data exists (could have been merged)
NO HISTORY RECORDS FOUND	Third party has no history.
NO HISTORY RECORDS FOUND FOR DATE ENTERED	Third party has no history for entered date(s)	Correct date(s) and re-enter
INVALID CAF NUMBER	The CAF number is incorrect	Correct the CAF number and re-enter
INVALID CAF NUM MUST BE NUMERIC	The CAF number is incorrect	Correct the CAF number and re-enter
BEGINNING DATE MUST BE NUMERIC	The date entered must be numeric and in the format mmddyyyy	Correct the date and re-enter
INVALID BEGINNING DATE - MONTH	The month entered must be between 01 and 12	Correct the date and re-enter
INVALID BEGINNING DATE - DAY	The day entered must be between 01 and 31	Correct the date and re-enter
ENDING DATE MUST BE NUMERIC	The date entered must be numeric and in the format mmddyyyy	Correct the date and re-enter
INVALID ENDING DATE - MONTH	The month entered must be between 01 and 12	Correct the date and re-enter
INVALID ENDING DATE - DAY	The day entered must be between 01 and 31	Correct the date and re-enter
xxxxx HISTORY DISTINCT CURSOR - ERROR	Problem with Third party database	Wait for a few minutes and retry, if problem still exists, contact CAF programming staff in Detroit.

2.3.31.2.7 (01-01-2010)
Command Code CFINKS — Description and Use

This command code is used to research information relating to a specific SDLN (Source Document Locator Number). This information includes all taxpayers and representatives associated to this document. It also will include any text entered by the representative (E-services only).

2.3.31.2.8 (01-01-2011)
CFINKS — Terminal Responses

Error Messages — No database information will be returned:

MESSAGE	REASON	ACTION
PLEASE CORRECT INVALID DATA	SDLN is either missing, incomplete or not in the format nn-nnnn-nn-nnn-nn	Correct and re-enter.
SDLN NOT FOUND ON DATABASE	SDLN entered does not exist	Correct and re-enter.
AN SQL ERROR HAS OCCURED CONTACT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR	Could not access the CAF database	Wait for a few minutes and retry, if problem still exists, contact CAF programming staff in Detroit.

2.3.31.2.9 (01-01-2010)
Command Code CFINKT — Description and Use

This command code is used to list the authorizations that a representative has for a specified taxpayer. The TIN (either SSN or EIN) is entered along with the third party CAF Number. The taxpayer's and third party's names are displayed along with the third party's contact information. Below the contact information are the authorizations by tax period.

2.3.31.2.10 (01-01-2010)
CFINKT — Terminal Responses

Error Messages — Either partial or no database information will be returned:

MESSAGE	REASON	ACTION
INVALID SSN/EIN MUST BE NUMERIC	SSN/EIN is either missing, not numeric or not in the correct format	Correct and re-enter.
CAF NUMBER MUST BE ENTERED	CAF Number required for this command code	Correct and re-enter.
NO RECORD OF T/P ACCOUNT	Entered TIN does not exist on database	Correct and re-enter.
NO MODULES PRESENT FOR TAXPAYER	There are no authorizations for the entered CAF Number and this TIN
REP NOT FOUND	The CAF number entered is not on the database	Correct and re-enter.
*** SELECT OF xxxxxxxxxxxx UNAVAILABLE	Could not access the CAF database	Wait for a few minutes and retry, if problem still exists, contact CAF programming staff in Detroit.
*** ERROR ON SELECT OF xxxxxxxxxxxx	Could not access the CAF database	Wait for a few minutes and retry, if problem still exists, contact CAF programming staff in Detroit.
xxxxx CAFPWRS_CSR UNAVAILABLE	I/O error on CAF database	Wait for a few minutes and retry, if problem still exists, contact CAF programming staff in Detroit.
ERROR ON xxxxx OF CAFPWRS_CSR	I/O error on CAF database	Wait for a few minutes and retry, if problem still exists, contact CAF programming staff in Detroit.
COSIGN DATA NOT FOUND - CALL SYSTEMS	POA co-signer is indicated but no taxpayer found	Contact CAF programming staff in Detroit.

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. IRM 2.3.31.3.1 RPINK Search Keys, below for explanation of search keys.

2.3.31.3.1 (01-01-2010)
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.
After conversion to IBM, taxpayer and (non-business) third party name components are 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 (01-01-2010)
RPINK — Terminal responses

Error Messages — No database information will be returned:

MESSAGE	REASON	ACTION
LAST NAME MUST BE INPUT FOR SEARCH	No last name was entered for search. RPINK requires Last Name/Business Name to be entered.	Correct and reenter.
NO RECORDS FOUND MATCHING YOUR SEARCH CRITERIA	No exact match could be found on the CAF for the search keys given.	Change/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.
FIRST ZIP CODE MUST BE ENTERED	First zip must be entered when street or second zip entered.	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.

2.3.31.4 (01-01-2011)
KAFFQ -- Description and Use

This command code is used by select employees of the Disclosure Office to request third party information to fulfill a Freedom of Information request.
- CC KAFFQ is input with third party information which is the CAF number and the letter R (which equates to: file source code of 9 and tin type of 4)
- CC KAFFQ with the definer P will return to the user any pending request(s), which are awaiting processing into the daily batch run.
- The request information will be stored by CAF, then processed the next business day by a batch run, output data will be received via Control-D.
See Exhibit 2.3.31-12 and Exhibit 2.3.31-13 for examples of screen displays.

2.3.31.4.1 (01-01-2011)
KAFFQ -- Terminal Responses

Error Messages — Line 24 - These messages result in no request being processed:

MESSAGE	REASON	ACTION
THIS REQUEST ALREADY EXISTS	CAF Number entered has already been requested and is pending the processing step	Correct the CAF number and re-enter
THIS CAF NUMBER DOES NOT EXIST ON DATABASE	CAF Number entered does not exist on the database	Correct the CAF number and re-enter

2.3.31.5 (01-01-2011)
KAFTQ -- Description and Use

This command code is used by select employees of TIGTA to request third party information for specific investigations.
- CC KAFTQ is input with third party information which is the CAF number and the letter R (which equates to: file source code of 9 and tin type of 4)
- CC KAFTQ with the definer P will return to the user any pending request(s), which are awaiting processing by the daily batch run.
- The request information will be stored by CAF, then processed the next business day by a batch run, output data will be received via Control-D.
See Exhibit 2.3.31-14 and Exhibit 2.3.31-15 for examples of screen displays.

2.3.31.5.1 (01-01-2011)
KAFTQ -- Terminal Responses

Error Messages — Line 24 - These messages result in no request being processed:

MESSAGE	REASON	ACTION
THIS REQUEST ALREADY EXISTS	CAF Number entered has already been requested and is pending the processing step	Correct the CAF number and re-enter
THIS CAF NUMBER DOES NOT EXIST ON DATABASE	CAF Number entered does not exist on the database	Correct the CAF Number and re-enter

Exhibit 2.3.31-1
CFINK & RPINK - Fields and Descriptions

Input
	Command Code	CFINK
	TIN & file source & tin type	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-nnnnnnn[[slashb]] (BMF EIN) nn-nnnnnnnP (EPMF EIN) nn-nnnnnnnN (NMF EIN) nnnn-nnnnnR (Third Party CAF Number)
	MFT	MFT - Master File Tax code (to which an authorization applies)
	Tax Period	yyyymm format month ending the period of time the tax form covers
	Plan Number	REPORT/PLAN NUMBER Used for all EPMF and some BMF modules (MFT 46 and 76).
	CAF Number & file source & tin type	Third party CAF number followed by ‘R ’.

Output - 1-line (SSN or EIN)
	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 business entries, this field will be the only place the name is displayed.
	N/C	Taxpayer name control
	MF	MFT - Master File Tax code (to which an authorization applies)
	TAXPRD	Tax Period - yyyymm format
	PLN	REPORT/PLAN NUMBER Used for all EPMF and some BMF modules (MFT 46 and 76).
	RN/C	Third party's name control
	REP-NUMBER	Third party CAF number
	SIGNDATE	Taxpayer signature date
	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; if form 2848 or 8821 then 7 years after sign date; if form 706 then 15 years after sign date nnnn=control cycle - yyww format; not later than current cycle nn=document location office nnn=block series - numeric; 000-999 nn=sequence 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.
	LV	Authorization level - mandatory for 2848 only A - Attorney B - Certified Public Accountant 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 I- Registered Return Preparer (Designation Pending) K - Student Attorney or CPA R -Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent (ERPA)
	RCTS	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
	AUTHS	U = 2848 was unmodified M = 2848 was modified in some way other than for signature or delegation T = input by E-Services and contains modified form text S = modified to allow third party to sign for taxpayer D = modified to allow third party to re-delegate his/her authorization I = 8821 coded for INSPECT
		Note: If third party is disbarred, suspended, etc., that information will be displayed beneath the RCTS and AUTHS headers.
Output - 1-line (CAF Number)
	NAME	The full third party's name - up to 35 characters. For individuals , this field is made up of FIRST-NAME, MIDDLE-NAME/INIT, LAST-NAME, and SUFFIX. For business entries, this field will be the business name.
	NAME CONTROL	Third party's name control
	FIRST	Third party's first name - maximum 20 characters (total of first name, middle name, last name and suffix may not exceed 35)
	MIDDLE	Third party's middle name - maximum 20 characters (total of first name, middle name, last name and suffix may not exceed 35)
	LAST	Third party's last name - maximum 20 characters (total of first name, middle name, last name and suffix may not exceed 35)
	SUFFIX	JR, III, etc. - maximum 10 characters (total of first name, middle name, last name and suffix may not exceed 3 Note: Do *not* include any authorization level information (e.g. ATTY, EA, A, B, C, etc.) in this field. That information does not belong in the THIRD PARTY record.
	2ND NAME	Third party's 2nd name, often a business name Used in some instances to indicate multiple locations (i.e. "Location 2" )
	STREET	Third party's street address
	CITY	Third party's city, state/province/territory, postal code (for USA, Canada, & Mexico) or city, postal code
	PHONE	Third party's phone number (If number is international it will be stated)
	COUNTRY	Third party's 2 character country code and 20 character country name is displayed.
		Note: If correspondence addressed to the third party at this address has been returned by the USPS, then 'UNDELIVERABLE', will appear to the left of FAX
	FAX	Third party's FAX number (If number is international it will be stated)
	CAF STATUS	Indicates third party's practice status before the IRS GOOD STANDING DISBARRED - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer SUSPENDED - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer DECEASED RETIRED - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer INELIGIBLE - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer
	AUTH LEVELS ON CAF	Displays all authorization levels the third party has on file, they represent the authorizations that this third party has associated to them. If blank, the third party has no authorizations on CAF.
	EA STATUS	Indicates third party's EP status A - ACTIVE D - DISBARRED E - DECEASED F - OPR DENIED I - INACTIVE J - ENJOINED Q - RESIGNED R - RETIRED S - SUSPENDED T - TERMINATED V - VOL TERM - Voluntary Termination Note: This label/field will only display when the third party has an authorization level of 'C' or 'R' and the EP status code is not blank.
	ENROLLMENT NUMBER	This is the enrollment card number issued by OPR (Office of Professional Responsibility) to enrolled agents. Note: This label/field will only display when the third party has an enrollment 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; if form 2848 or 8821 then 7 years after sign date; if form 706 then 15 years after sign date nnnn=control cycle - yyww format; not later than current cycle nn=document location office nnn=block series - numeric; 000-999 nn=sequence number - numeric; 00-99 Note:Oral TIAs will show a ‘P’ after the SDLN
	FORM NUM	Input form number - current valid form numbers are 2848, 8821, and 706. Older entries may contain 2848D, 56, or others.
	SIGN DATE	Taxpayer signature date
	REV YEAR	Revision Year - The year the input document was published (only certain revision years are valid at any given time)
Output - 2-line (SSN or EIN)
	MFT	MFT - Master File Tax code (to which an authorization applies)
	TAX PRD	Tax Period - yyyymm format
	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 business entries, this field will be the only place the name is displayed.
	PLAN	REPORT/PLAN NUMBER Used for all EPMF and some BMF modules (MFT 46 and 76).
	N/C	Taxpayer name control
	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.
		Note: If correspondence addressed to the third party at this address has been returned by the USPS, then 'UNDELIVERABLE', will appear to the right of REP NAME
	CAF NUMBER	Third party CAF number
	REP N/C	Third party's name control
	CAF STATUS	Indicates third party's practice status before the IRS GOOD STANDING DISBARRED - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer SUSPENDED - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer DECEASED RETIRED - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer INELIGIBLE - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer
	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; if form 2848 or 8821 then 7 years after sign date; if form 706 then 15 years after sign date nnnn=control cycle - yyww format; not later than current cycle nn=document location office nnn=block series - numeric; 000-999 nn=sequence number - numeric; 00-99 Note:Oral TIAs will show a ‘P’ after the SDLN
	FORM NUM	Input form number - current valid form numbers are 2848, 8821, and 706. Older entries may contain 2848D, 56, or others.
	AUTH LEVEL	Authorization level - mandatory for 2848 only A - Attorney B - Certified Public Accountant C - Enrolled Agent Note:When Authorization is 'C', the EP status will be displayed also. 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 I- Registered Return Preparer (Designation Pending) K - Student Attorney or CPA R -Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent (ERPA) Note:When Authorization is 'R', the EP status will be displayed also.
	SIGN DATE	Taxpayer signature date
	REV YEAR	Revision Year - The year the input document was published (only certain revision years are valid at any given time)
	ON RETURN	YES = POA was submitted with a tax return NO = POA was submitted separately or after July 2008
	MF TRANS	Indicates if a transaction was sent to Master File
	UN/MOD	UNM = 2848 was unmodified MOD = 2848 was modified in some way other than for signature or delegation TXT = input by E-Services and contains modified form text
	NOTICE	Indicates if authorized to receive copies of taxpayer notices
	POA/TIA CO-SIGNER TIN	TIN of co-signer of CAF document (not necessarily joint filer)
	SIGNATURE	Indicates if third party allowed to sign for taxpayer
	REFUND	Indicates if authorized to receive (but not negotiate) taxpayer's refund checks
	POA/TIA CO-SIGNER NAME	Name of co-signer of CAF document (not necessarily joint filer)
	DELEGATE	Indicates if authorized to delegate or substitute
	BLIND TRUST	Indicates whether module contains blind trust authorization
Output - 3-line (SSN or EIN)
	MFT	MFT - Master File Tax code (to which an authorization applies)
	TAX PRD	Tax Period - yyyymm format
	PLAN	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 business entries, this field will be the only place the name is displayed.
	N/C	Taxpayer name control
THIRD PARTY
	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.
	CAF NUMBER	Third party CAF number
	SECOND NAME	Third party's 2nd name, often a business name Used in some instances to indicate multiple locations (i.e. "Location 2" )
	N/C	Third party name control
	PHONE	Third party's phone number (domestic or international)
	STREET	Third party's street address
	FAX	Third party's FAX number (domestic or international)
	CITY/ST/ZIP	Third party's city, state/province/territory, postal code (for USA, Canada, & Mexico) or city, postal code
	STATUS	Indicates third party's practice status before the IRS GOOD STANDING DISBARRED - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer SUSPENDED - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer DECEASED RETIRED - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer INELIGIBLE - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer
	COUNTRY	Third party's 2 character country code and 20 character country name is displayed.
		Note: If correspondence addressed to the third party at this address has been returned by the USPS, then 'UNDELIVERABLE', will appear to the right of COUNTRY
SOURCE DOCUMENT
	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; if form 2848 or 8821 then 7 years after sign date; if form 706 then 15 years after sign date nnnn=control cycle - yyww format; not later than current cycle nn=document location office nnn=block series - numeric; 000-999 nn=sequence number - numeric; 00-99 Note:Oral TIAs will show a ‘P’ after the SDLN
	FORM-NUM	Input form number - current valid form numbers are 2848, 8821, and 706. Older entries may contain 2848D, 56, or others.
	ON RETURN	YES = POA was submitted with a tax return NO = POA was submitted separately or after July 2008
	SIGN DATE	Taxpayer signature date
	REV YEAR	Revision Year - The year the input document was published (only certain revision years are valid at any given time)
	POA/TIA CO-SIGNER TIN	TIN of co-signer of CAF document (not necessarily joint filer)
	POA/TIA CO-SIGNER NAME	Name of co-signer of CAF document (not necessarily joint filer)
AUTHORIZATION
	AUTH LEVEL	Authorization level - mandatory for 2848 only A - Attorney B - Certified Public Accountant C - Enrolled Agent Note:When Authorization is 'C', the EP status code will be displayed also. 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 I- Registered Return Preparer (Designation Pending) K - Student Attorney or CPA R -Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent (ERPA) Note:When Authorization is 'R', the EP status will be displayed also.
	NOTICE	Indicates if authorized to receive copies of taxpayer notices
	SIGN	Indicates if third party allowed to sign for taxpayer
	UN/MOD	U = 2848 was unmodified M = 2848 was modified in some way other than for signature or delegation T = input by E-Services and contains modified form text
	REFUND	Indicates if authorized to receive (but not negotiate) taxpayer's refund checks
	DELEGATE	Indicates if authorized to delegate or substitute
	MF-TRANS	Indicates if a transaction was sent to Master File
	BLIND TRUST	Indicates whether module contains blind trust authorization

Input
	Command Code	CFINKH (Module History)
	TIN	SSN or EIN -- 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-nnnnnnn[[slashb]] (BMF EIN) nn-nnnnnnnP (EPMF EIN) nn-nnnnnnnN (NMF EIN)
	MFT	MFT - Master File Tax code (to which an authorization applies)
	Tax Period	yyyymm format month ending the period of time the tax form covers
Output
	MFT	MFT - Master File Tax code (to which an authorization applies)
	TAX PRD	yyyymm format month ending the period of time the tax form covers
	PLAN	REPORT/PLAN NUMBER 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 business entries, this field will be the only place the name is displayed.
	N/C	Taxpayer name control
	AUTH EFFECTIVE FROM/TO	This is the date range that the particular authorization is valid for. If this is the current authorization, the TO field will display the word PRESENT
	EMP NO	This is the number of the employee who added/updated information on this particular authorization. If this field is zeroes, change was done in batch processing.
	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 N/C	Third party name control
	CAF NUMBER	Third party CAF number
	CAF STATUS	Indicates third party's practice status before the IRS GOOD STANDING DISBARRED - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer SUSPENDED - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer DECEASED RETIRED - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer INELIGIBLE - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer
	AUTH LEVEL	Authorization level - mandatory for 2848 only A - Attorney B - Certified Public Accountant C - Enrolled Agent Note:When Authorization is 'C', the EP status will be displayed also. 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 I- Registered Return Preparer (Designation Pending) K - Student Attorney or CPA R -Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent (ERPA) Note:When Authorization is 'R', the EP status will be displayed also.
	EA NUMBER	This is the enrollment card number issued by OPR (Office of Professional Responsibility) to enrolled agents.
	PHONE	Third party's phone 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; if form 2848 or 8821 then 7 years after sign date; if form 706 then 15 years after sign date nnnn=control cycle - yyww format; not later than current cycle nn=document location office nnn=block series - numeric; 000-999 nn=sequence number - numeric; 00-99 Note:Oral TIAs will show a ‘P’ after the SDLN
	FAX	Third party's FAX number
	SIGN DATE	Taxpayer signature date
	FORM/YR	FORM: Input form number - current valid form numbers are 2848, 8821, and 706. Older entries may contain 2848D, 56, or others. YR: Revision Year - The year the input document was published (only certain revision years are valid at any given time)
		Note: If correspondence addressed to the third party at this address has been returned by the USPS, then 'UNDELIVERABLE', will appear to the left of ON RETURN
	ON RETURN	YES = POA was submitted with a tax return NO = POA was submitted separately or after July 2008
	MF TRANS	Indicates if a transaction was sent to Master File
	UN/MOD	U = 2848 was unmodified M = 2848 was modified in some way other than for signature or delegation T = input by E-Services and contains modified form text
	NOTICE	Indicates if authorized to receive copies of taxpayer notices
	POA/TIA CO-SIGNER TIN	TIN of co-signer of CAF document (not necessarily joint filer)
	SIGNATURE	Indicates if third party allowed to sign for taxpayer
	REFUND	Indicates if authorized to receive (but not negotiate) taxpayer's refund checks
	POA/TIA CO-SIGNER NAME	Name of co-signer of CAF document (not necessarily joint filer)
	DELEGATE	Indicates if authorized to delegate or substitute
	BLIND TRUST	Indicates whether module contains blind trust authorization

Input
	Command Code	CFINKH(Rep History)
	CAF Number	Third party CAF number followed by ‘R ’(file source code = 9 and tin type = 4). Format: nnnn-nnnnnR
	Beginning Date (optional)	If a beginning date is entered, only history equal to or newer is displayed Format: mmddyyyy
	Ending Date (optional)	If an ending date is entered, the history that is displayed will fall in to the range of dates entered. Format: mmddyyyy

Output
	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 or business name.
	NAME CNTRL	Third party name control
	FROM/TO	Date range that this authorization is valid for
	PGM/EMP	PGM: Name of the program used when adding/updating this third party data. EMP: This is the number of the employee who added/updated information on this particular third party. If this field is zeroes, change was done in batch processing.
	FIRST	Third party's first name - maximum 20 characters (total of first name, middle name, last name and suffix may not exceed 35)
	PHONE	Third party's phone number
	FORM/YR	FORM: Input form number - current valid form numbers are 2848, 8821, and 706. Older entries may contain 2848D, 56, or others. YR: Revision Year - The year the input document was published (only certain revision years are valid at any given time)
	MIDDLE	Third party's middle name - maximum 20 characters (total of first name, middle name, last name and suffix may not exceed 35)
	FAX	Third party's FAX number
	LAST	Third party's last name - maximum 20 characters (total of first name, middle name, last name and suffix may not exceed 35)
	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; if form 2848 or 8821 then 7 years after sign date; if form 706 then 15 years after sign date nnnn=control cycle - yyww format; not later than current cycle nn=document location office nnn=block series - numeric; 000-999 nn=sequence number - numeric; 00-99 Note:Oral TIAs will show a ‘P’ after the SDLN
	MERGE CAF#	CAF number of third party who was merged to this third party
	SUFFIX	JR, III, etc. - maximum 10 characters (total of first name, middle name, last name and suffix may not exceed 35 characters. Note: Do *not* include any authorization level information (e.g. ATTY, EA, A, B, C, etc.) in this field. That information does not belong in the THIRD PARTY record.
	SIGN DATE	Third party signature date
	MERGE DATE	Date the third party merge took place
	STREET	Third party's street address
	2ND NAME	Third party's 2nd name, often a business name Used in some instances to indicate multiple locations (i.e. "Location 2" )
	CITY	Third party's city, state/province/territory, postal code (for USA, Canada, & Mexico) or city, postal code
	COUNTRY	Third party's 2 character country code is displayed.
		Note: If correspondence addressed to the third party at this address has been returned by the USPS, then 'UNDELIV', will appear to the left of CAF STATUS
	CAF STATUS	Indicates third party's practice status before the IRS GOOD STANDING DISBARRED - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer SUSPENDED - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer DECEASED RETIRED - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer INELIGIBLE - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer
		Note:If the third party has been suspended, the date(s) of the suspension will display in the format mm/dd/yy to the right of the CAF STATUS
	EA NUM	This is the enrollment card number issued by OPR (Office of Professional Responsibility) to enrolled agents.
	EA STATUS	Indicates third party's EP status A - ACTIVE D - DISBARRED E - DECEASED F - OPR DENIED I - INACTIVE J - ENJOINED Q - RESIGNED R - RETIRED S - SUSPENDED T - TERMINATED V - VOL TERM - Voluntary Termination

Input
	Command Code	CFINKS
	SDLN	SDLN (Source Document Locator Number) must be entered in the format nn-nnnn-nn-nnn-nn
Output
	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; if form 2848 or 8821 then 7 years after sign date; if form 706 then 15 years after sign date nnnn=control cycle - yyww format; not later than current cycle nn=document location office nnn=block series - numeric; 000-999 nn=sequence number - numeric; 00-99 Note:Oral TIAs will show a ‘P’ after the SDLN
	SIGN DATE	Taxpayer signature date
	FORM NUM	Input form number - current valid form numbers are 2848, 8821, and 706. Older entries may contain 2848D, 56, or others.
	MODIFIED FORM CODE	U = 2848 was unmodified M = 2848 was modified in some way other than for signature or delegation T = input by E-Services and contains modified form text
	PURGE DATE	Date that the paper document is to be purged from the files : Forms 2848/8821 - 7 years from sign date Form 706 - 15 years from sign date
	REV YR	Revision Year - The year the input document was published (only certain revision years are valid at any given time)
		Note: If the modified form code is 'T', then the text entered by e-services will be displayed beneath the MODIFIED FORM CODE field.
	TAXPAYER TIN	The taxpayer's SSN or EIN
	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 business entries, this field will be the only place the name is displayed.
	REP NUMBER	Third party CAF number
	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.
	STATUS	Indicates third party's practice status before the IRS UNDEL - Undeliverable - correspondence addressed to the third party at this address has been returned by the USPS GOOD - Good Standing DISB - Disbarred - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer SUSP - Suspended - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer DEC - Deceased RET - Retired - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer INELG - Ineligible - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer Note:When existing, the EP status code will be displayed also.
	OPR DATE(S)	If the third party has been suspended, the date(s) of the suspension will display in the format mm/dd/yy

Input
	Command Code	CFINKT
	TIN	SSN or EIN -- 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-nnnnnnn[[slashb]] (BMF EIN) nn-nnnnnnnP (EPMF EIN) nn-nnnnnnnN (NMF EIN)
	CAF Number	Third party CAF number followed by ‘R ’.
Output
	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 business entries, this field will be the only place the name is displayed.
	TXP NAME CNTRL	Taxpayer name control
	THIRD PARTY 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 NAME CNTRL	Third party's name control
	SECOND NAME	Third party's 2nd name, often a business name Used in some instances to indicate multiple locations (i.e. "Location 2" )
	PHONE	Third party's phone number
	STREET	Third party's street address
	FAX	Third party's FAX number
	CITY/STATE/ CNTRY	Third party's city, state, zip (for USA) or city, province/territory, country, postal code(for Canada, Mexico) or city, country, postal
		Note: If third party is 'UNDELIVERABLE', this will appear beneath the FAX.
		Note: COUNTRY will display 2 character country code and 20 character country name.
	MF	MFT - Master File Tax code (to which an authorization applies)
	TAXPRD	Tax Period - yyyymm format
	PLN	REPORT/PLAN NUMBER Used for all EPMF and some BMF modules (MFT 46 and 76).
	FORM	Input form number - current valid form numbers are 2848, 8821, and 706. Older entries may contain 2848D, 56, or others.
	SIGNDATE	Taxpayer signature date
	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; if form 2848 or 8821 then 7 years after sign date; if form 706 then 15 years after sign date nnnn=control cycle - yyww format; not later than current cycle nn=document location office nnn=block series - numeric; 000-999 nn=sequence number - numeric; 00-99 Note:Oral TIAs will show a ‘P’ after the SDLN
	LVL	Authorization level - mandatory for 2848 only A - Attorney B - Certified Public Accountant C - Enrolled Agent Note:When Authorization is 'C', the EP status code will be displayed also. 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 I- Registered Return Preparer (Designation Pending) K - Student Attorney or CPA R -Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent (ERPA) Note:When Authorization is 'R', the EP status will be displayed also.
	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
	AUTHS	U = 2848 was unmodified M = 2848 was modified in some way other than for signature or delegation T = input by E-Services and contains modified form text S = modified to allow third party to sign for taxpayer D = modified to allow third party to re-delegate his/her authorization I = 8821 coded for INSPECT
		Note: If there is something other than a blank (Good Standing) in the third party's practice status, one of the following will be displayed in the RCT and AUTHS fields. DISBARRED - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer SUSPENDED - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer DECEASED RETIRED - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer INELIGIBLE - third party is not authorized to represent the taxpayer
	CO-SIGNER TIN	TIN of co-signer of CAF document (not necessarily joint filer)
	N-C	Name control of co-signer of CAF document (not necessarily joint filer)
		Note: If there is more than 1 co-signer, an asterisk (*) will display next to the name control.

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
	Address - 1st 4 characters	the first 4 characters of the street address

Output
	CAF NUMBER	Third party CAF number followed by ‘R ’.
	NAME	Full name of third party
	ENR NUM/STAT	Third party's enrollment number and EP status code
	SECOND NAME	Third party's 2nd name, often a business name (or street address if address if foreign)
	PHONE	Third party's telephone number
	STREET	Third party's street address (or city for foreign address)
	FAX	Third party's FAX number
	CITY	Third party's city, state/province/territory, postal code (for USA, Canada, & Mexico) or city, postal code
	STATUS	may show ‘RETIRED ’, ‘DECEASED’, ‘DISBARRED’, ‘SUSPENDED ’, or 'INELIGIBLE'. If 'SUSPENDED', date(s) of suspension will display underneath.
	COUNTRY	will display 2 character country code and 20 character country name of Third Party.