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Level 2
posted Feb 28, 2021 4:46:19 AM

2020 E-file needs AGI

Sent taxes thru the mail for 2019 and sent a payment of ~$2300 because we owed.  This year (2020) we're getting a refund and opted to e-file. I verified the AGI with what I filed for 2019 and it was rejected. After getting a transcript from the IRS, it shows they haven't processed the 2019 return and therefore I cant e-file because they don't have a correct AGI.  They cashed my check and have a record of receiving the money owed for 2019.

 

Has anyone else experienced this? It's been 11 months. 

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Level 15
Feb 28, 2021 8:06:10 PM

The IRS is still working on 2019 returns!   Use AGI of 0 (zero).

Level 15
Oct 16, 2021 10:09:04 AM

Try entering 0 for the AGI since you mailed 2019.   The IRS didn't process mailed returns in time.

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Level 15
Feb 28, 2021 8:06:10 PM

The IRS is still working on 2019 returns!   Use AGI of 0 (zero).

Level 1
Mar 1, 2021 2:01:16 PM

Thank you for this explanation, this worked for me. 

New Member
Jun 2, 2021 11:57:00 AM

i have copy of my 2019 return and the AGI is correct that i inputed on return, but it is still be rejected, what can i do

Level 15
Jun 2, 2021 12:09:55 PM


@thelmad71 wrote:

i have copy of my 2019 return and the AGI is correct that i inputed on return, but it is still be rejected, what can i do


Since the IRS rejected the 2019 AGI it is possible the IRS does not have the correct AGI for you in their database.

Enter a 0 (zero) for the 2019 AGI and e-file the 2020 tax return again.

Returning Member
Oct 16, 2021 10:07:26 AM

Filed 2019 taxes by mail and was processed by IRS

Where do I get AGI for e-file this year.

Level 15
Oct 16, 2021 10:09:04 AM

Try entering 0 for the AGI since you mailed 2019.   The IRS didn't process mailed returns in time.

Level 15
Oct 16, 2021 10:11:29 AM


@roarksal1 wrote:

Filed 2019 taxes by mail and was processed by IRS

Where do I get AGI for e-file this year.


The 2019 AGI is on the 2019 federal tax return, Form 1040 Line 8b.

E-filing a tax return after October 15, 2021 may be closed.  If the e-filed return is rejected you will have to print and mail the 2020 tax return and the 2019 AGI is not needed on a mailed return.

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for how to print and mail a tax return using the online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/printing/help/how-do-i-print-and-mail-my-return-in-turbotax-online/01/26258