If you don't have a prior year return to find your previous year’s AGI, you have a few options.
Get your transcript online
- Order an online transcript of your return at the IRS Welcome to Get Transcript site.
- On the IRS transcript website, select Get Transcript Online.
Once logged in and security questions answered you will be immediately given access to your transcript.
Get your transcript by mail
- Order a printed transcript of your return at the IRS Welcome to Get Transcript site.
- On the IRS transcript website, Select Get Transcript By Mail.
- Once logged in and security questions answered you will receive your transcript within 5 to 10 calendar days at the address on file.
- Print your return and send it in by mail if you're still having problems getting your adjusted gross income (AGI) from last year.
Note: If you didn't file last year and you’re in TurboTax, just make sure to indicate that when asked. If you've already entered a number for your AGI, manually enter “0” instead.
Still having trouble? Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 between 7AM to 7PM local time, or make an appointment at a local IRS office.
