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Notice code 496 (Default) — You didn't multiply your self-employment earnings by .9235, as shown on Form 1040PR, line 4a. We cha…
You didn't multiply your self-employment earnings by .9235, as shown on Form 1040PR, line 4a. We changed your self-employment tax accordingly. Usted no calculó en su contribución sobre el trabajo por cuenta propia, el multiplicar su ingreso por .9235 como se muestra en el Formulario 1040-PR, línea 4A. Por lo tanto, nosotros le ajustamos su contribución sobre el trabajo por cuenta propia.
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You didn't multiply your self-employment earnings by .9235, as shown on Form 1040PR, line 4a. We changed your self-employment tax accordingly. Usted no calculó en su contribución sobre el trabajo por cuenta propia, el multiplicar su ingreso por .9235 como se muestra en el Formulario 1040-PR, línea 4A. Por lo tanto, nosotros le ajustamos su contribución sobre el trabajo por cuenta propia.
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