E-file got rejected even with the correct AGI

[favonianzs]

@Critter-3 Good to know! I just filed my 2022 tax, it is not quite likely to be processed by 11/1, so it looks like I might need to pull the 0 AGI trick again when I file my tax for 2023!

[VolvoGirl]

I always thought it was if you like filed after 8/1 the AGI didn't get in the IRS database.  

[wutexit]

TL;DR      Setting AGI to ZERO WORKED for me on the rejected 2022 Fed e-file.  2021 was snail-mailed, not e-filed.

I fumbled around with a few rejections of my 2022 Federal e-file. Due to life circumstances, I finally filed my 2021 taxes by snail mail in April or May of 2023 (2021 e-file window was long closed).  The AGI that TurboTax brought forward from 2021 into my 2022 filing info was correct, which I confirmed both by checking my TurboTax records AND by logging into my IRS account.  (A few times.  😅) Then I turned to the Community and found the workaround to set AGI to zero and re-file. 

2021 wasn't e-filed (after years of e-filing with TurboTax). That must have created a "disturbance in the force"  causing the 2022 AGI e-file rejection. 

[Ilchensd]

• Tried to efile and irs rejected as well. Turbotax desktop told me it was an error in the 2021 AGI. I confirmed it was correct by logging into irs.gov. Turns out the error was wrong, it was because I was missing the 6 digit Identity Protection (IP) PIN issued each year by the IRS. Just log into your IRS.gov account and you can find it there. Enter it under Other Tax Situations.

If you’re paper filing, the IRS customer service I spoke with said you do not need the IP PIN.  Good luck!

[CCDAve]

My 2023 e-file return has been rejected 3 times, error says spouse AGI doesn't match IRS records.  We had the same AGI and it was correct on e-file, but the error only mentions spouse and not me - why?  Due to natural disaster extensions I believe my paper 2022 return hasn't been fully processed by the IRS yet.  I'm going to try the AGI zero trick, how many times can you try to re-file an e-file return before getting locked out by the IRS?

[favonianzs]

I don't know how many times would trigger a lock-out, I think I tried probably three times with the correct AGI but got rejected, then tried the zero AGI trick and it worked. 

[CatinaT1]

The IRS uses your prior year AGI to combat fraud.   

You can find your 2022 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) by: 

Looking at line11 on page 1 of your 2022 Form 1040; or 

You can request a transcript of your 2022 tax return from the IRS to ensure you have the right number. You can request your transcript online at the following link: Get Transcript  

Check these items as well to ensure you have the correct number.  If you: 

• Filed late last year after mid-November or your return was processed after that time—try entering 0. 
• Amended your return last year—make sure you’re using the AGI from your original return, not the amended one. (If you only have a 1040X form, it’s on line 1, column A). 
• Rounded your AGI to the nearest dollar—be sure to round up when it’s 50 cents or more and down when it’s 49 cents or less. 
• Filed with your spouse last year—you and your spouse have the same 2022 AGI. (Don’t split the AGI amount or enter 0 for one of you). 

Time-saving Tip: If what you entered is correct and you continue to get a reject, you won't be able to e-file. There's probably a data mismatch at the government, or some other situation beyond your control that prevents your return from being e-filed. In this case, your only option would be to print and mail in your return. 

This article will give you instruction on how to print and mail your return.