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Notice code 041

Notice code 041 — We didn’t allow the amount claimed as credit for prior year minimum tax on page 2 of your tax return…

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What the IRS language says

We didn’t allow the amount claimed as credit for prior year minimum tax on page 2 of your tax return. The credit for prior year minimum tax may not be claimed on tax returns before tax year 1988.

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041 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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