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posted Apr 12, 2025 10:38:37 AM

TurboTax not submitting a changed AGI?

I first jointly filed  my taxes for 2024 and mistakenly did not enter an 2023 AGI for my spouse. I got the message that the IRS did not accept her AGI. I then followed the Turbotax link to "Fix my rejected return". The next screen says "The IRS has already rejected this number:
$0". I input the correct value for her AGI (the same as mine) and refiled but I got the same rejection message citing the $0 value. As I continue to, refile Turbotax shows me my 2023 AGI correctly but does not show my spouse's AGI (not the $0 or the real number). Is Turbotax not updating my spouses AGI before re-sending it to the IRS?

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Expert Alumni
Apr 14, 2025 10:38:07 AM

The IRS uses your prior year AGI to combat fraud.   

 

You can find your 2023 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) by:

  • Looking at line 11 on page 1 of your 2023 Form 1040
  • Requesting a transcript of your 2023 tax return from the IRS. You can request your transcript online at the following link: Get Transcript 

 

Please click on this TurboTax article for more information. 

 

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 2023 AGI. (Don’t split the AGI amount or enter  0  for one of you). 

 

Time-saving Tip: If what you entered is correct and you continue to get a reject, you won't be able to e-file. There's probably a data mismatch at the government, or some other situation beyond your control that prevents your return from being e-filed. In this case, 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.