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posted Jan 31, 2020 7:51:45 AM

Me and my husband filed jointly last year (but he didn’t work) this year we are separated and he has worked. What would I put for his 2018 AGI number when filing his taxes this year?

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Level 15
Jan 31, 2020 7:53:31 AM

You enter the same 2018 AGI from the 2018 tax return for each of you on your respective tax returns if filing separately in 2019.

Level 15
Jan 31, 2020 7:54:04 AM

Where do I find my AGI?

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/how-do-i-find-last-year-s-agi/01/25947

 

Your 2018 tax return shows your 2018 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) If you filed a joint return then the AGI is the same for each of you.

 

Form 1040        line 7

If you are using the same TT account that you used last year, you should also be able to find this number in your Tax Home for 2018

If entering the amount from your 2018 tax return does not work, then try entering “0” instead.  If that does not work and you still cannot e-file, then print, sign, and mail your tax return.

You can get a free transcript of your past return from the IRS: 

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

Note: If you filed late or amended your return, your correct 2018 AGI may not be in the system.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1944348-how-do-i-print-and-mail-my-return-in-turbotax-online

Note:  If you mail your federal return, you will also need to mail your state return.  You will not be able to e-file your state return.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3415597-what-if-i-entered-the-correct-agi-and-i-m-still-getting-an-e-file-rejec

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1944348-how-do-i-print-and-mail-my-return-in-turbotax-online

 

it is a good idea to use a mailing service that will track it like UPS or certified mail.  Then you will know the IRS received it.