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Notice code 488 (Default) — You figured or transferred your social security self- employment tax incorrectly on Form 1040-PR. We…
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You figured or transferred your social security self- employment tax incorrectly on Form 1040-PR. We changed your self-employment tax accordingly. Usted calculó o transfirió incorrectamente la contribución sobre el trabajo por cuenta propia. Por lo tanto, le cambiamos su contribución sobre el trabajo por cuenta propia.
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