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Notice code 429 (Default) — You figured your tax incorrectly on Form 1040NR, page 2, using the tax tables. We refigured your tax…
You figured your tax incorrectly on Form 1040NR, page 2, using the tax tables. We refigured your tax using the 30% (or lower treaty) rate from Form 1040NR, page 4. We have changed your tax return accordingly.
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You figured your tax incorrectly on Form 1040NR, page 2, using the tax tables. We refigured your tax using the 30% (or lower treaty) rate from Form 1040NR, page 4. We have changed your tax return accordingly.
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