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Notice code 771 (Default) — 771 1040 771L We changed the amount reported as Net investment Tax, Form 8960 on page 2 of your tax …
771 1040 771L We changed the amount reported as Net investment Tax, Form 8960 on page 2 of your tax return. There was an error computing Part III, line 17, Form 8960, Net Investment Income Tax-Individuals, Estates, and Trusts.
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771 1040 771L We changed the amount reported as Net investment Tax, Form 8960 on page 2 of your tax return. There was an error computing Part III, line 17, Form 8960, Net Investment Income Tax-Individuals, Estates, and Trusts.
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