Is my spouse's AGI from last year the same as mine since we filed jointly? If so why was my e-filing rejected this year for a problem with the spouse AFI?

[jeffrylewis]

I tried using the same number for us both and using o for the spouse,  Neither was accepted.

[xmasbaby0]

If you filed a joint return for 2020 the AGI on line 11 is the same for each of you.  But the IRS got so far behind in entering AGI's into the system that your AGI might not even be there.   Try using zero.

[jeffrylewis]

Using zero did not work either.

[xmasbaby0]

 If it was rejected for AGI—-be aware that many 2020 returns took so long for the IRS to process that your 2020 AGI might not be in the IRS system.   Try using zero instead.

If filing with zero is rejected then file again but select the option that you did not file last year.  The IRS does not see that question and it will allow you to e-file with no AGI question.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/where-do-i-correct-my-agi-in-turbotax-online/00/26311

If that does not work and you still cannot e-file, then print, sign, and mail your tax return.

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

[jeffrylewis]

Neither using zero as last year's AGI nor indicating that I did not file last year worked.  Looks like I need to paper file.