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Notice code 345

Notice code 345 (1040-SS) — We didn’t allow the amount claimed as excess Social Security tax or tier 1 RRTA withheld on line 8of…

We didn’t allow the amount claimed as excess Social Security tax or tier 1 RRTA withheld on line 8of your Form 1040-SS because Form(s) W- 2AS, W-2CM, W-2GU, W-2VI, or 499R-2/W-2PR. was not attached to your tax return.

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We didn’t allow the amount claimed as excess Social Security tax or tier 1 RRTA withheld on line 8of your Form 1040-SS because Form(s) W- 2AS, W-2CM, W-2GU, W-2VI, or 499R-2/W-2PR. was not attached to your tax return.

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