If I did not file taxes last year because I didn't work, why would the IRS ask me for my AGI?

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TurboTax is asking for your AGI because that's how you e-File.

@josephp1203 

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Try AGI = zero. it may go through.

@josephp1203 

[Mike9241]

the AGI is from your 2021 return which would be 0 if you didn't file or line 11 if you did file timely.

[Mrlefty0706]

The AGI from prior year is another way of confirming who is filing the return.  This helps prevent fraudulent returns.  If you did not have a tax return last year then your AGI would have been zero.