Notice code 198E (1040EZ) — We changed the amount of combined standard deduction and personal exemption claimed on line 5 of you…

We changed the amount of combined standard deduction and personal exemption claimed on line 5 of your Form 1040EZ because there was an error figuring your combined standard deduction and personal exemption amount. We changed the amount to: - $10,150 for the Single filing status or - $20,300 for the Married Filing Jointly filing status

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We changed the amount of combined standard deduction and personal exemption claimed on line 5 of your Form 1040EZ because there was an error figuring your combined standard deduction and personal exemption amount. We changed the amount to: - $10,150 for the Single filing status or - $20,300 for the Married Filing Jointly filing status