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Notice code 802 (Default) — We did not allow all or part of the Refundable Education Credit on page 2 of your tax return, becaus…
We did not allow all or part of the Refundable Education Credit on page 2 of your tax return, because you did not claim a dependent exemption for the student(s) on Form 8863
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We did not allow all or part of the Refundable Education Credit on page 2 of your tax return, because you did not claim a dependent exemption for the student(s) on Form 8863
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