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CP801

CP801 — Math Error—Balance Due of $5 or more on Form 940PR (BMF/Spanish)

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CP801

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What the IRS language says

Math Error—Balance Due of $5 or more on Form 940PR (BMF/Spanish)

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CP801 is in our IR Manual catalog. Official wording is dense — we translate it for business owners and individuals and map realistic next steps.

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