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Notice code 111

Notice code 111 (Default) — We transferred the information from the tax form you filed and processed it as a Form 1040 because c…

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111

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What the IRS language says

We transferred the information from the tax form you filed and processed it as a Form 1040 because certain items reported on your tax return require you to file a Form 1040. You do not need to send us another return to correct this error. The following paragraph(s) will explain any additional change(s) we made.

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