Subject: IRS injured spouse claims.

Effective Date: June 30, 1999.

Document Description: The federal government has made some changes to its procedures. The CN 190 document explains DCS policy and procedures in light of these federal changes. The IRS expects that, due to this change in procedures, the number of IRS reversals will increase by approximately 300%. As a result, DCS may experience an increase in its IRS receivables.

To receive a copy of the interpretive or policy statement, contact Rene Bressieux, Division of Child Support, P.O. Box 9162, Olympia, WA 98507-9162, phone (360) 664-5226, TDD (360) 753-9122, fax (360) 586-3274, e-mail rbressie@dshs.wa.gov.

July 15, 1999

Rene Bressieux