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.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form 8546 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 33 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 6 min |
| Edition | 11-2024 |
| Filing deadline | Within one year of the date the claim accrues |
| Who signs | The claimants |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | Form 8546, 8546, IRS Form 8546, Form 8546 PDF, Claim for Reimbursement of Bank Charges |
| Official source | Form 8546 (Rev 11-2024), Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service |
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