Notice code 660 (Default) — We didn’t allow the amount claimed as Making Work Pay and Government Retiree Credit on your return. …

We didn’t allow the amount claimed as Making Work Pay and Government Retiree Credit on your return. Your adjusted gross income is equal to or greater than $95,000 for single, married filing separately, head of household or qualifying widow(er) with dependent child or $190.000 for married filing joint.

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We didn’t allow the amount claimed as Making Work Pay and Government Retiree Credit on your return. Your adjusted gross income is equal to or greater than $95,000 for single, married filing separately, head of household or qualifying widow(er) with dependent child or $190.000 for married filing joint.