If husband & I filed jointly in 2017 and I earned no income, then why am I prompted: Tell us what's on line 37 of my 2017 form 1040? Do I put zero or match his value?

kwtlguess · ‎June 3, 2019

VolvoGirl · ‎June 3, 2019

A Joint return only has 1 AGI. You use the same number for each of you.

If husband &amp; I filed jointly in 2017 and I earned no income, then why am I prompted: Tell us what's on line 37 of my 2017 form 1040? Do I put zero or match his value?