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My e-file is being rejected because the IRS is stating that my 2020 AGI that I am entering from my 1040 from last year is wrong. How do I proceed an get accepted?

dkad148232 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:41:02 GMT

I have confirmed the 2020 AGI to be correct

Re: My e-file is being rejected because the IRS is stating that my 2020 AGI that I am entering from my 1040 from last year is wrong. How do I proceed an get accepted?

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:44:10 GMT

If it was rejected for AGI—-be aware that many 2020 returns took so long for the IRS to process that your 2020 AGI might not be in the IRS system. Try using zero instead.

If filing with zero is rejected then file again but select the option that you did not file last year. The IRS does not see that question and it will allow you to e-file with no AGI question.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/where-do-i-correct-my-agi-in-turbotax-online/00/26311

If that does not work and you still cannot e-file, then print, sign, and mail your tax return.

Re: My e-file is being rejected because the IRS is stating that my 2020 AGI that I am entering from my 1040 from last year is wrong. How do I proceed an get accepted?

DoninGA — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:44:43 GMT

The IRS may not have your 2020 AGI in their database.

Try entering a 0 (zero) for the 2020 AGI and e-file the 2021 tax return again.