You cannot e-file a past year return, so AGI does not matter for that now. The only way to file a 2024 tax return is by mail. Print, sign and date the return in ink, and mail it in.
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 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.
And -----so you will know for future reference--- your AGI is never on your W-2. Your AGI is on line 11 of your Form 1040. If you file 2024 by mail, you will need to use "zero" for your 2024 AGI when you want to e-file 2025.
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