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May 11, 2025
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Why does the IRS not recognize my AGI from last tax year? I did file late (after the October extension) but it was accepted by the IRS.

  • May 11, 2025
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I’m trying to file electronically but the IRS keeps rejecting it because the AGI does not match. I checked the IRS website and it shows my AGI from last year and it matches what I am adding into Turbo Tax.
    Best answer by VolvoGirl

    Since you filed late the IRS doesn't have your AGI in the right database to  verify it.  Try entering 0 for the AGI. The IRS might have processed your return later so the AGI didn't get entered in time.  Especially if you mailed it.  That works for most people. See,
    https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/rejections/help/what-if-i-entered-the-correct-agi-and-i-m-still-getting-an-e-file-reject/00/27031

    How to correct the AGI in the Online version
    https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/where-do-i-correct-my-agi-in-turbotax-online/00/26311

    If you can’t get it to efile you will have to print and mail it.
    https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/printing/help/how-do-i-print-and-mail-my-return-in-turbotax-online/00/26258

    Be sure to attach copies of your W2s and any 1099s that have withholding on them.  You have to mail federal and state in separate envelopes because they go to different places.  Get a tracking number from the post office when you mail them for proof of filing.

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    VolvoGirl
    VolvoGirlAnswer
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    May 11, 2025

    Since you filed late the IRS doesn't have your AGI in the right database to  verify it.  Try entering 0 for the AGI. The IRS might have processed your return later so the AGI didn't get entered in time.  Especially if you mailed it.  That works for most people. See,
    https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/rejections/help/what-if-i-entered-the-correct-agi-and-i-m-still-getting-an-e-file-reject/00/27031

    How to correct the AGI in the Online version
    https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/where-do-i-correct-my-agi-in-turbotax-online/00/26311

    If you can’t get it to efile you will have to print and mail it.
    https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/printing/help/how-do-i-print-and-mail-my-return-in-turbotax-online/00/26258

    Be sure to attach copies of your W2s and any 1099s that have withholding on them.  You have to mail federal and state in separate envelopes because they go to different places.  Get a tracking number from the post office when you mail them for proof of filing.