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Notice code 298 (Default) — We removed the amount of state tax reported on your federal tax return. State income taxes are not c…
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We removed the amount of state tax reported on your federal tax return. State income taxes are not collected by the Internal Revenue Service. For payment of state income taxes, please complete a state income tax return and mail both form and payment to the appropriate state official.
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