Notice code 256

Notice code 256 (Default) — We changed the amount of exemption claimed on page 2 of your return for your child that didn’t live …

We changed the amount of exemption claimed on page 2 of your return for your child that didn’t live with you. Form 8332, Release/Revocation of Release of Claim to Exemption for Child by Custodial Parent, or Form 2120, Multiple Support Declaration or a copy of a divorce decree showing your right to claim an exemption was incomplete or not attached to your return. This change may affect your taxabl…

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We changed the amount of exemption claimed on page 2 of your return for your child that didn’t live with you. Form 8332, Release/Revocation of Release of Claim to Exemption for Child by Custodial Parent, or Form 2120, Multiple Support Declaration or a copy of a divorce decree showing your right to claim an exemption was incomplete or not attached to your return. This change may affect your taxable income, tax, or any of the following credits:  Education Credit  Child Tax Credit or  Additional Child Tax Credit