IRS Introduction to Docketed Cases

8.4.1.1  (10-26-2007)
Introduction to Docketed Cases

  1. This section covers the processing of a docketed case from the time it appears on the Docket Information Management System (DIMS) until the time the case is closed.

  2. This section covers the procedures for all docketed cases regardless of the type of tax involved.

  3. Many of the same procedures are used on Campus S Docketed cases. However, there are some unique procedures that apply solely to the Campus S Docketed cases which are covered in IRM 8.4.2.

  4. See IRM 8.7.1.10 for information covering Appeals Involvement in Docketed IRC 7430 Cases.

  5. The procedures explain and/or provide references to cover Tax Examiners, Appeals Officers, and Tax Computation Specialists involved in processing docketed cases.

  6. References to Appeals Officers also include the Appeals Team Case Leaders.

  7. References to Examination include the Examiners in Small Business and Self Employed (SB/SE), Large and Mid-Size Business (LMSB) and Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TE/GE) groups.


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