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Notice code 444

Notice code 444 (Default) — You aren’t due the refund shown on your Form 1040NR. Our tax treaty with your country states that yo…

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What the IRS language says

You aren’t due the refund shown on your Form 1040NR. Our tax treaty with your country states that you aren’t entitled to a refund of tax withheld on U.S. social security benefits. We have changed your tax return accordingly.

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