efile rejecktion

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April 4, 2025
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IRS can not verify my wife. In 2023 we filed jointly. For 2024 we are filing jointly. The IRS needs the AGI from 2023 for both of us. I put the same number for each of us. The IRS accepted the AGI for me and not for my wife. What am I doing wrong??

xmasbaby0

Level 15

If you used the same amount---the amount from line 11 of your 2023 Form 1040--- you did nothing wrong. The AGI is the same for both spouses when you file a joint return. But try using zero and see if that helps.

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BDL2Author

Level 2

I did try the same number for us both and I tried 0 for my wife and they say her number is wrong.

CatinaT1

Alumni - Intuit

The IRS uses your prior year AGI to combat fraud. 

You can find your 2023 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) by:

Looking at line 11 on page 1 of your 2023 Form 1040
Requesting a transcript of your 2023 tax return from the IRS. You can request your transcript online at the following link: Get Transcript

Please click on this TurboTax article for more information.

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 2023 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.

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