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Notice code 331S
Notice code 331S (1040SS) — We changed the amount claimed as excess social security tax withheld or tier 1 RRTA withheld on llin…
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331S
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We changed the amount claimed as excess social security tax withheld or tier 1 RRTA withheld on lline 8 of your, Form 1040-SS due to a computation error.
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