Form 8546 PDF Details

Claims must be made within one year of the date the claim accrues.

Joint account: if the bank account involved is a joint account, each owner on the account must sign the Form 8546 as a claimant for erroneous levy.

Joint returns: DDIA processing error claims on joint returns also require signature of both spouses.

Representative: an authorized agent or legal representative can file and sign the claim if the claimant can't because of disability, death, or other acceptable reason.

Records: records to support your claim must include bank statements and correspondence.

Bank information: if you do not complete items 6 through 10, a check will be sent to you.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameForm 8546
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields33
Avg. time to fill out6 min
Edition11-2024
Filing deadlineWithin one year of the date the claim accrues
Who signsThe claimants
Matches the agency's fileYes, checked October 2, 2026
Other namesForm 8546, 8546, IRS Form 8546, Form 8546 PDF, Claim for Reimbursement of Bank Charges
Official sourceForm 8546 (Rev 11-2024), Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service