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Notice code 635

Notice code 635 (Default) — We have disallowed the amount claimed as First- Time Homebuyer Credit on page 2 of your tax return. …

We have disallowed the amount claimed as First- Time Homebuyer Credit on page 2 of your tax return. Your modified adjusted gross income exceeds the limit of:  $95,000 for the filing status single, head of household, married filing as qualified widow(er), and married filing separately or $170,000 for Married filing joint for a home purchased after April 08, 2008 and before November 7, 2009, or …

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We have disallowed the amount claimed as First- Time Homebuyer Credit on page 2 of your tax return. Your modified adjusted gross income exceeds the limit of:  $95,000 for the filing status single, head of household, married filing as qualified widow(er), and married filing separately or $170,000 for Married filing joint for a home purchased after April 08, 2008 and before November 7, 2009, or  $145,000 for filing status single, head of household, married filing as qualified widow(er) and married filing separately or $245,000 for married filing Joint for a home purchased after November 6.2009.

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