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Notice code 693
Notice code 693 (Default) — The amount you entered on line 71 of your tax return is not an allowable credit. We have denied the …
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693
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What the IRS language says
The amount you entered on line 71 of your tax return is not an allowable credit. We have denied the credit and removed it from the total payments and credits on line 72 of your tax return.
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693 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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