Do first-time tax filers required to apply for 2019 AGI?
First time filing taxes why does it ask for 2019 AGI?
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bluedeb
Level 15
Feb 20, 2021 1:20:03 PM
The IRS requires a AGI from the prior year to e-file. Since this is your first time filing, you would enter a Zero (0) for your 2019 AGI. Then the program might ask you to enter a PIN, you can use any 5 digit numbers, except all zero's.
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bluedeb
Level 15
Feb 20, 2021 1:20:03 PM
The IRS requires a AGI from the prior year to e-file. Since this is your first time filing, you would enter a Zero (0) for your 2019 AGI. Then the program might ask you to enter a PIN, you can use any 5 digit numbers, except all zero's.