TN 12 (06-10)
   RM 03818.012 Determining the Disposition of IRS Scrambles Cases after Scouting
   
   
   
   If no additional evidence or information is needed:
   
   
      
         
            
            
         
         
            
            
               
               | AND | THEN | 
            
               
               | If it is a “same name” case (earnings may be scrambled) | Send a development request to the FO servicing the taxpayer for assistance for an
                     earnings discrepancy – Face to face interview needed.
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               | If it is a “different name” case and earnings are scrambled, and all SSNs are not
                     known
                   | Send a development request to the FO as an earnings development – Face to face interview
                     needed.
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               | All SSNs are known and if the scrambled earnings cannot be resolved on the basis of
                     the manner of reporting
                   | Send a development request to the FO – Face to face interview needed. | 
            
               
               | All SSNs are known and if the scrambled earnings can be resolved on the basis of the
                     manner of reporting
                   | Close the case in accordance with RM 03818.014.
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