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Why won't the IRS accept our jointly e-filed return?

DanDixon — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:34:12 GMT

I received the error code "IND-032-04 - 'SpousePriorYearPIN' or 'SpousePriorYearAGIAmt' in the Return Header must match the e-File database." We downloaded our previous year's returns straight from the IRS and our previous year's AGI that was submitted matches what they have on file. My wife and I are filing jointly this year but filed married filing separately last year. My best guess is there is a software error as a result of our change in filing status. Please let me know if there is another explanation.

Re: Why won't the IRS accept our jointly e-filed return?

fanfare — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:42:18 GMT

there is no software error.

IRS requires that you enter the matching AGI number(s).

Try AGI = 0

if that doesn't work and you can't discover other AGI values, you'll have to file a paper return.

@DanDixon

Re: Why won't the IRS accept our jointly e-filed return?

DanDixon — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 19:25:41 GMT

Replacing my wife's actual AGI from last year's return worked. Thanks to @fanfare for the tip.

There is a problem on either the IRS or TurboTax's side if TurboTax says I need to enter my wife's AGI from last year to e-file and then the user gets a message that the wrong number was entered when I used the exact number the IRS confirmed they have on file. Even if it is purely the IRS's fault TurboTax should correct this so that users are able to e-file without having to hope someone in a forum has a hack for solving the issue by doing something opposite of what the program instructed them to do.