I paper filed last year (tx yr 2021), and AGI included cents. Will Turbotax round 2021 AGI to nearest $, and IRS will reject because it doesn't match AGI on 2021 return?

[drozales22]

I paper filed last year (tax yr 2021), and my AGI amount included cents (not rounded).  When I give Turbotax that exact 2021 AGI amount for IRS verification, will it round to nearest dollar and then submit rounded amount to IRS, which will then reject it because it doesn't exactly match actual AGI amount on my 2021 return?  If so, what should I do to get e-file accepted?  (Mailing in a paper copy for 2022 defeats the whole purpose for me of e-filing.)  Thank you!

[MichelleLO]

Was your paper-filed tax return processed before December 10, 2022? If it wasn't processed before December 10,  you should enter “0” for your 2021 AGI.

As far as rounding you will round up when it’s 50 cents or more, and down when it’s 49 cents or less. For more information, please see: What if I entered the correct AGI and I'm still getting an e-file rejection?

[drozales22]

My 2021 return was processed before 12/20/22, so entering "0" for AGI would not be an option.

I am confused by your comment about rounding, since I'm not the one rounding, but my understanding is Turbotax will.

-  That is, the 2021 AGI amount the IRS has on record for me includes cents, since that paper return submitted was not rounded.

-  So my question is, if I specify the actual non-rounded 2021 AGI amt to TT, will TT round it before submitting to IRS?

-  If TT does not round the 2021 AGI amt I give it, then that would match my 2021 return, so presumably no problem.

-  But if TT rounds the 2021 AGI amt I specify, and submits the rounded amt to IRS, then obviously that won't exactly match the actual amount the IRS has for my 2021 return, so wouldn't that cause IRS to reject the e-file?

[KatrinaLO]

Were you rejected for your AGI on your tax return? TurboTax will not change numbers that you enter on your return. First, find your 2021 AGI, it's on your original 2021 Form 1040, line 11. Be sure to use the exact AGI listed on your form. Don't split or round anything.

Please see the information here to correct your AGI or Pin on your tax return.

@drozales22