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TAMIW06
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January 16, 2022
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Adjusted gross income

isn't adjusted gross income your gross income less standard deduction?

 

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    Mike9241
    Level 15
    Mike9241Level 15
    Level 15
    January 16, 2022

    no

     agi is on line 11 of form 1040

    Mike9241
    Level 15
    xmasbaby0Level 15
    Level 15
    January 16, 2022

    And if you are looking for your 2020 AGI in order to e-file, if you filed late or your refund took too long to be processed, then your 2020 AGI might not be in the system.   You might need to use "zero' as your AGI in order to e-file.

    **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
    rjs
    Level 15
    rjsLevel 15
    Level 15
    January 16, 2022

    Adjusted Gross Income is total income minus adjustments, before subtracting the standard deduction or itemized deductions. For 2021, adjustments are in Part II of Schedule 1.

     

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