GlossaryGuide

Individual Validation Listing (IVL) A listing of cases in AIMS inventory grouped by source codes.

Individual Master File (IMF) A file containing information about taxpayers who file individual income tax returns (1040 series) and related documents.

Housekeeping Basic system operations that ensure consistent data processing. This can involve printing reports and generating and verifying system information.

Historic Transcript A computer generated listing of DLN’s being removed from the SCCF (Service Center Control File) with closed balances. This transcript should be produced at least once a month and is used for research purposes

GMF String Another name for GMF runs or the sequence of individual tasks that comprise the job stream, such as GMF01, 03, 04, 05, etc.

Generalized Mainline Framework (GMF) The software program that provides for the processing of tax forms and tax related data on the Unisys system

General Ledger File A file within RACS which posts journal entries to specific accounts and keeps balances of those accounts by month or fiscal year.

Gendata Records that are generated for every type of transaction input through realtime processing that affect information on one or more of the data bases. These records are used for control and balancing.

Front-End Processor The Front-End Processor is also referred to as the Data Communication Processing System (DCPS) or the “Traffic Cop”. The equipment directs your command code terminal entry to a file (data base) where you may research or make changes.

Freeze Code This could be on Master File or on AIMS AIMS—The code indicating that certain types of updates and closing actions will be prevented until the restriction (freeze code) is removed. Refer to Section 12 Master File—A freeze places a taxpayer’s account in a condition which requires additional action before the account can be… Continue reading Freeze Code