Error Code 026 Correction - Page 3 of 3This page (3 of 3) contains a decision flowchart for the tax examiner to use when attempting to correct error code 026.Reply ProceduresDoes the tax period agree with the FYM?YESChange 01TXP to agree with the correct tax period. On the subsequent screen, enter a “C” in the Clear Code Field.NODoes the tax period disagree with the FYM?YESChange 01TXP to agree with the correct tax period and Input a TC 016, or follow local procedures.No Reply ProceduresShort Period. Is the return for a Short Period?YESRefer to instructions in IRM 3.22.19.28.3 about Tax Periods because only a calendar year FYM is valid for MFT 42.NOFull Period. Is the last tax period with a TC 150 12 months or more prior to the return?YES(1) Input TC 016 on ENMOD with CC BNCHG.Input TC 474 on REQ77 (using 1 cycle delay) for the year and month prior to the beginning month of the tax period of the return being processed.When PN 016 generates on ENMOD, clear EC 026.NOIs the last TC 150 less than 12 months prior to the return tax period?YESRefer to instructions in IRM 3.22.19.28.3 about Tax Periods because only a calendar year FYM is valid for MFT 42.