Why is turbo tax asking for my AGI from last years return before I can finalize my return this year?

[xmasbaby0]

Your 2021 AGI is your way of verifying to the IRS that the same person using the SSN is filing 2022.  It is, in effect, your electronic "signature."

Where do I find my AGI?

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

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/00/270...

Your 2021 tax return shows your 2021 Adjusted Gross Income  (AGI)  If you filed a joint return then the AGI is the same for each of you.

Form 1040        line 11

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 2021

If entering the amount from your 2021tax 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 2021 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...

[ErnieS0]

Your adjusted gross income (AGI) from last year is an IRS security check to stop someone else from filing a return under your name.

• Here’s how to find your AGI: How to Find Your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) to E-file Your Tax Return
   
• If you don’t have your return: How do I get my AGI if I don't have a prior year tax return?