Notice code 033 — It appears you owe tax based on the filing of Form 8615. We have determined your tax by using the ta…

It appears you owe tax based on the filing of Form 8615. We have determined your tax by using the tax rate schedules, which reflects the minimum amount of tax assessed to you. In order to more accurately compute your Form 8615 tax, you may need to complete the worksheets provided in Publication 929, Tax Rules for Children and Dependents. You must then file Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Inco…

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It appears you owe tax based on the filing of Form 8615. We have determined your tax by using the tax rate schedules, which reflects the minimum amount of tax assessed to you. In order to more accurately compute your Form 8615 tax, you may need to complete the worksheets provided in Publication 929, Tax Rules for Children and Dependents. You must then file Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, to report your recomputed amount of Form 8615 tax. You can obtain Publication 929 and/or Form 1040X by calling 1-800-829-3676 or by visiting our web site at www.irs.gov.