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Notice code 29

Notice code 29 — We found an error on Schedule J — Funeral Expenses and Expenses Incurred in Administering Property S…

We found an error on Schedule J — Funeral Expenses and Expenses Incurred in Administering Property Subject to Claims. We found an error on Page 2, Part III, Schedule B, Line 4 — Funeral expenses, administration expenses, decedent’s debts, mortgages and liens and losses during administration.

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We found an error on Schedule J — Funeral Expenses and Expenses Incurred in Administering Property Subject to Claims. We found an error on Page 2, Part III, Schedule B, Line 4 — Funeral expenses, administration expenses, decedent’s debts, mortgages and liens and losses during administration.

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