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Notice code 030

Notice code 030 — Negative deductions may not be claimed on Schedule A. We have deleted the negative entry from Schedu…

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Negative deductions may not be claimed on Schedule A. We have deleted the negative entry from Schedule A and added it to the income section of your return. The remainder of your return was adjusted accordingly.

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