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Notice code 570

Notice code 570 (Default) — We can’t allow the amount claimed in the payment section of your return on page 2 of Form 1040 for R…

We can’t allow the amount claimed in the payment section of your return on page 2 of Form 1040 for Refundable Credit for prior year minimum tax because Form 8801, Credit for Prior Year Minimum Tax Individuals, Estates and Trust was incomplete or

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We can’t allow the amount claimed in the payment section of your return on page 2 of Form 1040 for Refundable Credit for prior year minimum tax because Form 8801, Credit for Prior Year Minimum Tax Individuals, Estates and Trust was incomplete or

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