Trying to e file but they say agi incorrect. prior year MFJ with husband now deceased. this year single - what should prior year agi be for e filing?

[Vanessa]

Depending on which form you filed, your 2017 AGI will be on one of the following lines:

• Form 1040-Line 37
• Form 1040A- Line 21
• Form 1040EZ- LIne 4
• Form 1040NR- Line 36
• Line 1040X (if you filed an amended return) Line 1 Column A

If you cannot find your 2017 tax return or if what you are showing is being rejected, you can get it directly from the IRS by clicking here Get Your Transcript

[miker7861]

I am having the same issue.  Parents filed MFJ  in 2018, mother passed away in 2019.  I filed the 2019 return, also MFJ,  but it was rejected saying I have the incorrect AGI for my deceased mother.  It is the same as my father's obviously, but since she is deceased did it change hers to zero?  I have tried submitting several times but it keeps rejecting.

[CatinaT1]

The IRS uses your prior year AGI to combat fraud. 

You can find your 2018 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) by:

• Looking at line 7 on page 2 of your 2018 Form 1040; or
• You can request a transcript of your 2018 tax return from the IRS to ensure you have the right number. You can request your transcript online at the following link: Get Transcript 

Check these items as well to ensure you have the correct number.  If you:

• Filed late last year after mid-November or your return was processed after that time—try entering 0.
• Amended your return last year—make sure you’re using the AGI from your original return, not the amended one. (If you only have a 1040X form, it’s on line 1, column A).
• Rounded your AGI to the nearest dollar—be sure to round up when it’s 50 cents or more and down when it’s 49 cents or less.
• Filed with your spouse last year—you and your spouse have the same 2018 AGI. (Don’t split the AGI amount or enter 0 for one of you).

Unfortunately, without the correct number, your only option would be to print and mail in your return. 

This article will give you instruction on how to print and mail your return.