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Notice code 603
Notice code 603 (Default) — We have disallowed the amount claimed as First- Time Homebuyer Credit on page 2 of your tax return. …
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603
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What the IRS language says
We have disallowed the amount claimed as First- Time Homebuyer Credit on page 2 of your tax return. According to the date of purchase you provided, your house is not eligible for the credit.
What it usually means
603 is in our IR Manual catalog. Official wording is dense — we translate it for business owners and individuals and map realistic next steps.
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