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Notice code 481N

Notice code 481N (1040NR) — We didn’t allow the amount you claimed as Premium Tax Credit on line 65 of your Form 1040NR. You’re …

We didn’t allow the amount you claimed as Premium Tax Credit on line 65 of your Form 1040NR. You’re not eligible to claim the credit because your filing status is married filing separately.

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We didn’t allow the amount you claimed as Premium Tax Credit on line 65 of your Form 1040NR. You’re not eligible to claim the credit because your filing status is married filing separately.

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