If my return keeps getting rejected because I didn’t put in the correct agi which is 0 because I didn’t file last year this is my first time what should I do ?

[mesquitebean]

@ dtx_wuero-p    What is your age?  As a first-time efiler, are you at least 16 years old?  You have to be over age 16 in order to efile if you haven't filed before.  If you are under 16, you cannot efile as a first-time filer.

Did anyone file a 2024 return in your name such as a parent?  If so, then you would have a 2024 AGI.

I don't know your age, but if you are old enough to get an online IRS account, if you want to, you can get a 6-digit IP PIN (Identity Protection PIN), which will let you verify your return without needing AGI.   The IP PIN is a more powerful verifier and supersedes the need for a 2024 AGI.

You would need to establish an IRS online account if you don't already have one in order to get the IP PIN by that method.   Whether or not you can open such an IRS account will depend on your age.  You have to be age 18 or older.

[mesquitebean]

@ dtx_wuero-p   

I added some info to my answer above which might come into play, depending on your age.

If this is your first time to efile, are you at least 16 years old?

[mesquitebean]

@ dtx_wuero-p 

Sorry to take 3 comments to answer your question.  I keep thinking of things.  🙂

If you can't or don't want to use the options above, if it turns out you are unable to efile by the April 15 deadline, you can either apply for an extension before that due date, or you can file by printing, signing, dating, and postal mailing your return.   It has to be postmarked by April 15, and if you go that route, it's recommended to mail by a method that has tracking.    It can take several weeks to process a mailed paper return.

An extension request (due by April 15) extends the time for filing the return.  However, it does NOT extend the payment due date.  If you have any taxes owed (tax due), then you still have to pay it by the April 15 deadline.