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        <ExplanationTxt>THE MODIFIED CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING USED BY TAXPAYER INCLUDES LIMITED TYPES OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OF THE ORGANIZATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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