Notice code 538

Notice code 538 (Default) — We changed the exemption amount claimed on page 2 of your return. One or more of the individuals dis…

We changed the exemption amount claimed on page 2 of your return. One or more of the individuals displaced by Hurricane Katrina listed on Form 8914 had the same Social Security Number as either the Primary or Secondary taxpayer or one of the dependents listed on page 1 of your return.

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We changed the exemption amount claimed on page 2 of your return. One or more of the individuals displaced by Hurricane Katrina listed on Form 8914 had the same Social Security Number as either the Primary or Secondary taxpayer or one of the dependents listed on page 1 of your return.