Adjusted Gross Income & E File Rejection

[ptag4951]

I filled out my 2020 Tax Return and it automatically transferred my AGI from Last year

Submitted My return after double checking my copy of last years return to make sure 

my AGI from 2019 was correct. It got rejected. I go to correct it and it asked individually for each one 

of our AGI .??? We filed a joint return just like all years past dont know why it is asking for AGI individually 

I tried just putting the AGI under my name and 0 For wife  got rejected again   HELP !!!!!

[RayW7]

There are a few possible reasons why you’re still getting an e-file reject.

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 2019 AGI. (Don’t split the AGI amount or enter 0 for one of you).

If you’re still having trouble, we suggest that you check with the IRS to make sure that the copy of your return is the same as what they have in their records. To do this, you can order a tax return transcript. 

If you’ve tried everything and nothing works, you can still file a paper return by printing out copies of your federal and state returns and mailing them. We’ll include File by Mail Instructions on where to send your returns and what forms, if any, you need to include.

[PaulG XX]

I am going thru the exact same problem! I am curious about the question on AGI is asked twice when we filed a joint return.

Also, what about the 5 digit passcode. Turbo Tax transferred the number form my 2018 return. I did NOT file electronically in 2019

hoping someone can help us.

Contacting the IRS a waste of time??

thanks

[AkinaLO]

Please review RayW7's post above. If you didn't e-file last year, you will need to order a free transcript of your return from the IRS Get Transcript site or you can purchase a full copy of your 2019 return to find your AGI. 

Both versions will include your AGI. The 5 digit code is generated when you e-file, which in this case you didn't e-file last year.

How do I find last year’s AGI? 

[PaulG XX]

Thank you Ray W7.

I used your reply to receive a transcript and the IRS said they didn’t receive my 2019 return...this is despite them cashing the check attached to it.

I have sent them copies of everything....hope this clears this up. It also solves the mystery of why I hadn’t received covid relief #w2

i had never heard of being able to go  online to get a tr@ncript.

Took   some time due to them needing a lot of info to verify my identity but looks like it will be worth it.

THANK YOU very much.

hopefully others will see your tip!!