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CP230
CP230 — Notification that an adjustment has been made under CAWR Reconciliation Program. Issued after the CAWR case has been clo…
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CP230
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Notification that an adjustment has been made under CAWR Reconciliation Program. Issued after the CAWR case has been closed and a tax adjustment has been made, balance due, even balance or refund due.
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