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Overage Returns that files cannot shelve because they are not on the cycle proof listing.

Orphan Blocks Data blocks that have not been completely processed for one or more reasons. These blocks may also be called overage.

Original Entry (OE) Term used in DIS for the first entry of data through a terminal

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) A type of equipment that can scan (read) hardcopy information and translate it into machine readable language.

On-Site Equipment located locally.

On-Line Terminal and data bases that are interconnected through the computer system.

Off-Site Equipment located other than locally.

Offsetting In or Out Computer action taken when a taxpayer has overpaid one module and underpaid another. By offsetting in and out the overpayment is applied to the underpaid module and refund or bill issued as applicable.

Nullified Unpostable (NU) An unpostable item that cannot be corrected by normal GUF correction procedures. It is removed from the unpostable file and established on the SCCF.

Notices Computer-generated messages resulting from an analysis of the taxpayer’s account on the master file. The types of notices and their purposes are: Settlement Notice – Notices of assessments of tax due, payments, adjustments, balance due, or overpayment which are sent to taxpayers. Taxpayer Inquiry Letter – Requests to the taxpayer for additional information or… Continue reading Notices