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Notice code 669

Notice code 669 (Default) — We didn’t allow part or all of the amount claimed as health coverage tax credit on page 2 of your ta…

We didn’t allow part or all of the amount claimed as health coverage tax credit on page 2 of your tax return for one of the following reasons:  Form 8885 was incomplete or not attached to your tax return or  Information on your return or attachments indicates you are not eligible for the credit or Substantiation for the amount claimed on line 2, Form 8885, Health Coverage Tax Credit, was not

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We didn’t allow part or all of the amount claimed as health coverage tax credit on page 2 of your tax return for one of the following reasons:  Form 8885 was incomplete or not attached to your tax return or  Information on your return or attachments indicates you are not eligible for the credit or Substantiation for the amount claimed on line 2, Form 8885, Health Coverage Tax Credit, was not

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