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Rejection of 2024 Tax Efile

wdwass — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:21:57 GMT

The error message kept saying that the AGI was incorrect, doubled checked the 2023 return 3x and the number used to Efile was correct. Has DOGE already messed with the eFile system? Why isn't a reasonably basic return being accepted?

Re: Rejection of 2024 Tax Efile

DoninGA — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:26:04 GMT

If you used the correct 2023 AGI from your 2023 federal tax return, Form 1040 Line 11 and the IRS rejected the e-filed return there is a good possibility the IRS does not have your 2023 AGI in their database.

This has nothing to do with DOGE as this has occurred ever single year since the IRS implemented the prior year AGI as a tax return confirmation requirement

Enter a 0 (zero) for the 2023 AGI and e-file the 2024 tax return again.

Re: Rejection of 2024 Tax Efile

CatinaT1 — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:50:52 GMT

The IRS uses your prior year AGI to combat fraud. 

You can find your 2023 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) by:

Looking at line 11 on page 1 of your 2023 Form 1040
Requesting a transcript of your 2023 tax return from the IRS. You can request your transcript online at the following link: Get Transcript

Please click on this TurboTax article for more information.

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 2023 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.