Tape Sequence Number (TSN) The sequential number assigned to each block on the transaction tape when it is prepared for release to MCC. Each Good Block Proof Record on the CRL will identify the TSN. All service center and MCC deletes will use the number to locate records to be deleted from the transaction tape.
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Tape Module
Tape Module The segments of the master file that contain information on tax processing. This will contain the DLN and status of each tax document processed. There can be more than one of these modules for each taxpayer.
Tape Edit Program (TEP)
Tape Edit Program (TEP) This is the computer application program GMF-15, which is the last step in transaction processing before the tapes are released to NCC. The TEP deletes any record that fails certain validity checks or that is identified for deletion by the Block Delete Card generated out of the SCCF.
Tape Drives
Tape Drives The hardware device that holds, reads, and writes to the magnetic tapes.
System
System A set of related components and events that interact with each other to accomplish a task.
Suspense
Suspense The process of placing one document on hold status for a variety of reasons. This will allow the other documents within the block to be processed.
Suspended Status
Suspended Status Module in IDRS status 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 71, 72, or 91; and or IDRS 914 or 47X Hold is in effect.
Substitute For Return (SFR)
Substitute For Return (SFR) A procedure by which the service is able to establish an account when the taxpayer refuses or is unable to file and information received indicates that a return should be filed.
Subsidiary Files
Subsidiary Files Collected reporting data used to provide various reports and perform various balancing functions with NCC.
String of Runs
String of Runs A series of tasks that comprise a project. For example, GMF01, 03, 04, 05, 07, etc., is a string of GMF runs.