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Notice code 362 (Default) — We didn’t allow the amount claimed as additional child tax credit because Form(s) 499R-2/W-2PR or ot…
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We didn’t allow the amount claimed as additional child tax credit because Form(s) 499R-2/W-2PR or other supporting documents were not attached to your tax return. No le concedimos la cantidad reclamada como crédito tributario adicional por hijos porque el/los Formulario(s) 499R-2/W-2PR u otros comprobantes no fueron incluidos en su planilla de contribución.
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