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Notice code 445
Notice code 445 (Default) — You added your state and local income taxes incorrectly. We have adjusted your return accordingly.
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445
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What the IRS language says
You added your state and local income taxes incorrectly. We have adjusted your return accordingly.
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445 is in our IR Manual catalog. Official wording is dense — we translate it for business owners and individuals and map realistic next steps.
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