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Notice code 023
Notice code 023 — We have removed your negative entry for interest from Schedule A and entered it as income on Line 8A…
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023
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What the IRS language says
We have removed your negative entry for interest from Schedule A and entered it as income on Line 8A of your tax return. Recoveries of interest are considered income.
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023 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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