How should I answer for Box 15 - State if my W-2 Form says X8 because I lived overseas?

[cmk170130]

I work overseas for a missionary organization so my Box 15 says X8 on my W-2.

[ErnieS0]

It depends whether there are any amounts in Boxes 16 and 17 (state wages and state withholding).

If those lines are blank, leave out the state code. If there are numbers, contact your organization to find out where the state wages and withholding are being reported to.

A US citizen or resident living overseas may still be a resident of the last state they lived in if they are temporarily overseas and/or did not establish a permanent residence abroad. Otherwise, you do not have to file a state return.

For most states, TurboTax will carry income information to a state return even if the state lines are blank because most states start with federal income. If your state return shows $0 income you may have to go back and add state info and change X8 to your last resident state if you need to file a state return.

[dolphingirl0057]

• IRS is saying my AIG NUMBER IS INCORRECT.  I CHECKED MY 2020 tax  form 1040 and this is the number for the AIG that I’ve carried over to this year‘s taxes for the IRS. But they state that is the wrong number. However it is the number on my 2020 taxes.

[dolphingirl0057]

How should I answer lime 11 on federal

[ErnieS0]

Was your return accepted by the IRS @dolphingirl0057? 

The IRS is still processing 2020 returns that were mailed. If your return has not been processed, the IRS has no record of your AGI. In that case use $0 for AGI.

Your return may have been adjusted. Did you get any kind of IRS letter?

You can get a free online transcript from the IRS that will show you what AGI they have on file for you.

You can get it at Welcome to Get Transcript.

If your AGI matches IRS records and you still can't file, there's an issue with their system and you will have to mail your return. Send your return by certified mail with proof of delivery so you know IRS received it.