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Notice code 180
Notice code 180 (Default) — We changed the amount claimed as total gifts to charity on your Schedule A, Itemized Deductions, bec…
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180
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We changed the amount claimed as total gifts to charity on your Schedule A, Itemized Deductions, because it was figured incorrectly or the amount was not limited to one-half of your adjusted gross income.
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