Notice code 793 (Default) — We didn’t allow your use of the Alternative Calculation for Marriage from Part 5, Form 8962, Premium…

We didn’t allow your use of the Alternative Calculation for Marriage from Part 5, Form 8962, Premium Tax Credit. You're not eligible to use the alternative calculation for marriage because either: - you didn't file your tax return as married filing jointly, or - you didn't receive any advance credit payments during your pre-marriage months. We computed your Form 8962 without the alternative calcu…

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We didn’t allow your use of the Alternative Calculation for Marriage from Part 5, Form 8962, Premium Tax Credit. You're not eligible to use the alternative calculation for marriage because either: - you didn't file your tax return as married filing jointly, or - you didn't receive any advance credit payments during your pre-marriage months. We computed your Form 8962 without the alternative calculation for marriage.