adjusted gross income for spouse

[cacabbage22]

I have been using TT for years and this year, 2020, I have been rejected several times for the AGI. Filing mj first it was my husband's 2018 agi, corrected that and now mine has been rejected. Are the agi's not the same for both me and my spouse when filing married jointly?

[a]

Im haveing the same problem Now they said I can not try again I now have to mail mine in They wontlet me do it on the computer I think this is pretty ridiculous How does anyone else feel about this

[CatinaT1]

The IRS uses your prior year AGI to combat fraud. 

You can find your 2018 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) by:

• Looking at line 7 on page 2 of your 2018 Form 1040; or
• You can request a transcript of your 2018 tax return from the IRS to ensure you have the right number. You can request your transcript online at the following link: Get Transcript 

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 2018 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.

[1tspmgmd]

I have been using Turbotax for years, with the AGI carried forward. Suddenly, with e-filing this year, the IRS has rejected the return because they cannot identify my wife from her AGI.  We have always filed jointly. Why would the IRS have a separate AGI for last year? Is this her Social Security income?  Does not make sense. Any thoughts on this? 

[MayaD]

If you filed joint return last year, your wife's AGI is the same as yours.

The AGI must match the IRS records. You can request an online transcript or a copy by mail from the IRS transcript website.

If you have the correct AGI and the IRS keeps rejecting the return, print it and mail it in.

[JamesRobertson]

the "last years AGI"page has stopped me dead in my tracks.  I have used TT for years.  This is the worst.  

JR

[CatinaT1]

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.

[zzk1dn]

EXACTLY the same issue!  IRS won't recognize her! )passed away Jun '19 ! Salt in the wound!  AGI correct!  rejected 3X (filed mj for 50+yrs!)  TT issue or IRS? Wanted quick refund of WH!! Very disappointed.  Is USPS the only option?

[RJD1915]

I have been using Turbo Tax for 10 years without a problem until this year.  My 2019 Tax Year Fed and State efile returns were rejected for AGI mismatch.  I opened Turbo Tax and verified that the AGI was correct and efiled both returns again.  Rejected again.  I can see from your reply to another customer that I must now print and mail returns.  That is not a problem but will the$25 I paid Turbo Tax to efile the State return be credited back to my Discover card?  Certainly should be!