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Notice code 328

Notice code 328 (Default) — We didn’t receive your answer to our request for the dates you were in the U.S. Therefore, we change…

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What the IRS language says

We didn’t receive your answer to our request for the dates you were in the U.S. Therefore, we changed your dual status return using only Form 1040NR. We have changed your tax return accordingly.

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