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Notice code 776
Notice code 776 (1040) — We changed the amount of your Form 8960, Nest Investment Income Tax-Individuals, Estates, and Trusts…
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We changed the amount of your Form 8960, Nest Investment Income Tax-Individuals, Estates, and Trusts. There was an error transferring the amount from Form 8960 to page 2 of your Form 1040.
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