Notice code 267 (Default) — We changed the total credits on page 2 of your tax return. Some credits are limited to the differenc…

We changed the total credits on page 2 of your tax return. Some credits are limited to the difference between your tax before credits and Tentative Minimum Tax from Form 6251, Alternative Minimum Tax-Individuals. Although you were not liable for this additional tax, your credits were still subject to the limitation.

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What the IRS language says

We changed the total credits on page 2 of your tax return. Some credits are limited to the difference between your tax before credits and Tentative Minimum Tax from Form 6251, Alternative Minimum Tax-Individuals. Although you were not liable for this additional tax, your credits were still subject to the limitation.

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