e-file keeps getting rejected because of AGI from 2021

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February 24, 2022
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E file keeps getting rejected because of 2021 AGI

Best answer by bluedeb

You need your 2020 AGI to e-file your 2021 return. If all else fails, trying using a Zero for your 2020 AGI.

How to Find Your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) to E-file Your Tax Return

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/how-to-find-your-adjusted-gross-income-agi-to-e-file-your-tax-return/L2BNspAbm

bluedeb

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Alumni - Champ

You need your 2020 AGI to e-file your 2021 return. If all else fails, trying using a Zero for your 2020 AGI.

How to Find Your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) to E-file Your Tax Return

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/how-to-find-your-adjusted-gross-income-agi-to-e-file-your-tax-return/L2BNspAbm

VEJTASA

Level 2

I did not know to enter zero for 2020 AGI because the IRS had not processed my 2020 return (Efile rejected so paper filed). Because of that my 2021 Efile was rejected so we paper filed. Question: Should I enter 0 for 2020 AGI and file electronically even if I paper filed? We are owed a refund.

bluedeb

Alumni - Champ

@VEJTASA No, you cannot e-file your 2021 return since you already paper filed. That would delay your return even more because their would be two returns in the IRS (& State"s) system.

Sherry4music

Level 2

My 2021 return is being rejected but I checked the IRS website and my AGI for 2020 is exactly correct. They had asked to make up 5 digit pins. Should I have left those blank? Is that what could be causing an issue?