How to calculate MAGI on dependent w-2?

Start with your adjusted gross income, the figure on the last line of the front of your 1040 or 1040A tax form (line 37 for Form 1040, line 21 for Form 1040A, or line 4 for Form 1040EZ).

Then find yourself a calculator, and add back:

• Any deductions you took for IRA contributions.
• Any deductions you took for student loan interest or tuition.
• Half of your self-employment tax.
• Passive income or loss.
• Excluded foreign income.
• Rental losses.
• Interest from EE savings bonds used to pay higher education expenses.
• Employer-paid adoption expenses.
• Losses from a publicly traded partnership.