Contact the IRS toll free at 1-800-829-1040. Complete Form 4506-T Transcript of Electronic Filing at no cost. Complete Form 4506 Copy of Income tax Return.

What happens if I don’t have my prior-year AGI?

If you can’t find your prior-year AGI, you have a couple of options. You’ll need to request a copy of a return for 2019 from the IRS, which you can do any of these ways: View or download a transcript of your return online at

Do you want to use last year’s earned income?

Under the new legislation, if your earned income was higher in 2019 than in 2020, you can use the 2019 amount to figure your earned income tax credit (EITC) and child tax credit (CTC) for 2020. If your earned income in 2019 was lower than 2020, there no need for any research, use the earned income from 2020.

When to take zero for adjusted gross income?

If you are a first-time filer over the age of 16, enter zero for your AGI. If you need to calculate your AGI before you e-file, take your gross income and deduct any above the line deductions you qualify for.

How to calculate your adjusted gross income for taxes?

Your adjusted gross income (AGI) is the dollar amount used to calculate your tax bill. To find your AGI, start with your gross income and then apply your tax deductions. You can expect your AGI to be less than your gross income. You don’t have to pay taxes on all your earned income. Your AGI will show you how much of your income is taxable.

Is the prior year AGI the same as last year?

For most Married Filing Joint filers who filed a joint return last year, your prior year AGI will be the same for both taxpayers, even if one did not work. What if you Did not File a Federal Tax Return Last Year or Filed After October 15th?

Where can I Find my AGI on my tax return?

The original AGI is the amount from your prior year originally filed return as accepted by IRS. The amount can be located on: Do not enter a corrected amount or the amount from an amended tax return.