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        <NetInvestmentIncomeAmt>18361</NetInvestmentIncomeAmt>
        <AdjustedNetIncomeAmt>0</AdjustedNetIncomeAmt>
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        <Desc>ST LOSS CARRYOVER ADJUSTMENT</Desc>
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        <NetInvestmentIncomeAmt>0</NetInvestmentIncomeAmt>
        <AdjustedNetIncomeAmt>0</AdjustedNetIncomeAmt>
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        <NetInvestmentIncomeAmt>20</NetInvestmentIncomeAmt>
        <AdjustedNetIncomeAmt>0</AdjustedNetIncomeAmt>
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        <NetInvestmentIncomeAmt>276</NetInvestmentIncomeAmt>
        <AdjustedNetIncomeAmt>0</AdjustedNetIncomeAmt>
        <DisbursementsCharitablePrpsAmt>0</DisbursementsCharitablePrpsAmt>
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      <TaxesDetail>
        <CategoryTxt>FEDERAL SEC 4940 EXCISE TAX</CategoryTxt>
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        <NetInvestmentIncomeAmt>0</NetInvestmentIncomeAmt>
        <AdjustedNetIncomeAmt>0</AdjustedNetIncomeAmt>
        <DisbursementsCharitablePrpsAmt>0</DisbursementsCharitablePrpsAmt>
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