Tag: TERM

Pre-Batch Manual processing function that blocks and assigns DLN’s to incoming paper documents for processing.

Posting Table A sophisticated RACS computer application program which receives the screen input data and directs it to the correct General Ledger File account and subsidiary files.

Pipeline The standard flow of processing for all tax returns and related documents through the automated processing systems at the service centers for posting to a master file at NCC.

Piecemeal Realtime Each IDRS file may have its own realtime availability hours to allow for batch processing of the file. Also, if problems exist with one or more files, certain command codes may not be available while others are.

Perfection The process of correcting or perfecting a record of segment of data.

Pending Transaction A transaction input to IDRS but not yet effective at the Master File account. See Section 13 for Identification Codes.

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.