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Notice code 506 (Default) — We changed the amount claimed as Educator Expenses Deduction on Page 1 of your tax return. The amoun…
We changed the amount claimed as Educator Expenses Deduction on Page 1 of your tax return. The amount claimed was more than the amount allowed based on your filing status. Educator Expenses are limited to $250.00 ($500.00 for married filing jointly).
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We changed the amount claimed as Educator Expenses Deduction on Page 1 of your tax return. The amount claimed was more than the amount allowed based on your filing status. Educator Expenses are limited to $250.00 ($500.00 for married filing jointly).
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