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The IRS has not processed the 2019 return, doesn't have the AGI and rejects the electronically transmitted 2020 return, even though it was filed on time. What to do?

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February 16, 2021
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Is there a way to use a different year's AGI, or a different way to file electronically?

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Best answer by jpmd

Unfortunately, there is no way to contact the IRS and ask/suggest for alternative methods to electronically file this year. The e-file procedures adopted by the IRS for 2020 are in place and are not going to get changed.

If you filed your 2019 return late last year (after mid-November) or your return was processed after that time - try entering "0" as the AGI. The 2020 IRS e-file database will not have the AGI from your late-filed (or unprocessed), but may accept a 2020 e-filing using "0"

In my case (paper joint return filed in March of 2020 and received - check for payment sent with return was cashed and is reported by IRS - but return still not processed) submitting 0 for 2019 AGI was again rejected, but after I entered 0 for spouse's AGI and resubmitted, was accepted. So, if filing a joint return and 2019 return still not processed, to have success filing electronically you can try entering 0 for both spouses' AGI. Worked for me, YMMV.

DMarkM1

You cannot use a different prior year AGI and there is no other way to file electronically. I suggest you request an online transcript from the IRS to ascertain what AGI they show in your prior year. Even though the return has not fully processed the basic information will be there.

Here is a link to make that request.

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peridesgeorgeAuthor

The problem is that the IRS has not been able to process the return due to their own luck of funding. If I submit by paper the 2020 I (and million others) will add more work to them and make things even worse. Is there a way to contact the IRS and ask/suggest for alternative methods to electronically file this year?

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ToddL99

Unfortunately, there is no way to contact the IRS and ask/suggest for alternative methods to electronically file this year. The e-file procedures adopted by the IRS for 2020 are in place and are not going to get changed.

If you filed your 2019 return late last year (after mid-November) or your return was processed after that time - try entering "0" as the AGI. The 2020 IRS e-file database will not have the AGI from your late-filed (or unprocessed), but may accept a 2020 e-filing using "0"