If you do not have a copy of your tax return, you can get your AGI from one of the IRS self-service tools:

1. Use your online account to immediately view your AGI on the Tax Records tab.
2. Use Get Transcript by Mail or call 800-908-9946 if you cannot pass Secure Access and need to request a Tax Return Transcript.

What happens if I don’t remember my AGI from last year?

To retrieve your original AGI from your previous year’s tax return you may do one of the following: Use the IRS Get Transcript Online tool to immediately view your Prior Year AGI. Select the Tax Return Transcript option and use only the “Adjusted Gross Income” line entry. Contact the IRS toll free at 1-800-829-1040.

Where do I Find my AGI on my 2018 tax return?

Here are three ways to locate your 2018 AGI: 1) If you e-filed your 2018 Tax Return on eFile.com, sign into your eFile.com account and download/view your PDF tax return file from the My Account page. Find your prior-year AGI on line 7 of your Form 1040.

What do I put for my AGI If I didn’t file last year?

If you didn’t file a 2019 tax return with the IRS, just tell us you didn’t file last year when we ask you. But if you’ve already entered a number for your AGI, manually enter 0 instead. Was this helpful?

Do you have to have AGI for 2020 tax return?

You only need a prior-year AGI if you are e-Filing your tax return to the IRS. An incorrect 2019 AGI on your 2020 return will result in a tax return rejection by the IRS and/or State Tax Agency. It is easy to correct your AGI and resubmit your return if this happens. Follow these detailed instruction how to obtain your 2019 AGI.

What does the prior year AGI mean on a tax return?

Your Prior-Year AGI is the Adjusted Gross Income (or AGI) on last year’s tax return (2018). The IRS uses your prior-year AGI to verify your identity so you can e-File your 2019 Tax Return. You only need a prior-year AGI if you are e-filing your tax return to the IRS.