2003 HTML Instructions for Form 1099-S,

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A Change to Note
An Item To Note

A Change to Note

The escrow number related to the reported sale may be entered in the box below the transferor's name and address. The box has been retitled “Account or escrow number (optional).”

An Item To Note

In addition to these specific instructions, you should also use the 2004 General Instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 5498, and W-2G. Those general instructions include information about:

Backup withholding
Magnetic media and electronic reporting requirements
Penalties
Who must file (nominee/middleman)
When and where to file
Taxpayer identification numbers
Statements to recipients
Corrected and void returns
Other general topics

You can get the general instructions from the IRS website at www.irs.gov or by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676).

Instructions for Form 1099-S - Introductory Material