It is asking for last years return. My ex would never allow me to see the taxes and most definitely will not let me have it now

[noweapon416]

I need to know how to move forward if even possible without 2018 return

[JotikaT2]

Yes.

You can move forward.  You can request a copy of a transcript of your 2018 tax returns directly on the IRS website.

Instructions to request transcript of returns from IRS

[xmasbaby0]

If you are recently divorced and filed joint returns with your spouse in  past years, you should talk with your own attorney about obtaining copies of those tax returns.  You have every right to copies of those tax returns if they were filed with your name on them.  

You can get a free transcript from the IRS or for a fee of $50 an actual copy--but your attorney should be able to get your ex to hand over a copy to you.

You can get a free transcript from the IRS:   

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

[Critter]

Demand copies of your jointly filed returns thru your attorney if you didn't already do so for the divorce. 

Otherwise ...

• Order an online transcript of your return on the IRS Transcript site.
• Order a printed transcript of your return on the IRS Transcript site that will be sent to you by mail to the last address on your last return. (If you’ve moved, file an 8822 to update your address which takes 4–6 weeks)
• Call the IRS on 800-829-1040 or make an appointment at a local IRS office.
• Print your return and send it in by mail if you’re still having trouble getting your adjusted gross income (AGI) from last year.

[xmasbaby0]

Meanwhile---you may be in for a hassle to get your 2018 AGI for now.  You can try using "zero" as the AGI in order to e-file your 2019 return.  If  zero does not work, then you can print, sign and mail the 2019 return instead.  It will take longer for the IRS to process it than e-filing, but it will be processed.