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Will I be able to proceed with tax return for this year if I cannot retrieve 2019 tax return papers as I am not in US currently ?

There is no option for me to retrieve 2019 Tax return from IRS sites as I am out of US. Will I be able to proceed with tax return for this year if I don't get 2019 tax return papers ?
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ToddL99
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Will I be able to proceed with tax return for this year if I cannot retrieve 2019 tax return papers as I am not in US currently ?

You can always file your return by mail - the 2019 AGI is only needed to help confirm your identity when you are e-filing.

 

Many 2020 e-filed returns have been rejected over an "incorrect" 2019 AGI - in many cases where the 2019 AGI was entered correctly.

The two most effective workarounds are to enter "0" as the AGI or to check that you did not file a return in 2019.

 

Also, being overseas should not keep you from accessing the IRS website for obtaining information from your 2019 return. 

 

See What if I entered the correct AGI and I’m still getting an e-file reject?  for additional information and your options.

 

Will I be able to proceed with tax return for this year if I cannot retrieve 2019 tax return papers as I am not in US currently ?

How did you do your 2019 return?  Did you use Turbo Tax online?  You may be able to find it on Turbo Tax.  But I vote for entering 0 for the AGI.  The IRS took a long time to process 2019 returns so the AGI didn't get entered.  Entering 0 is working for a lot of people.  

 

You need your 2019 AGI to efile 2020. The AGI is on 2019 1040 line 8b. If you filed a Joint return you use the same AGI for each spouse.

How to find the AGI.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/how-do-i-find-last-year-s-agi/01/25947

If you didn't file 2019 or filed it later in the year or mailed it then try entering 0 for the AGI. If that doesn't work you will have to print and mail your return.

Or request a transcript from the IRS
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

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