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Why did the IRS rejected my AGI?

By Mia Moss

My return was rejected because the Prior Year AGI or PIN doesn’t match the IRS records. If your return was rejected for an AGI or PIN mismatch, it means that what you entered doesn’t match their records. The IRS only requires one of these to match their records to get accepted. Most people use their prior year AGI.

How do I get my 2019 AGI pin?

To retrieve your original AGI from your previous year’s tax return you may do one of the following:

  1. Use the IRS Get Transcript Online tool to immediately view your Prior Year AGI.
  2. Contact the IRS toll free at 1-800-829-1040.
  3. Complete Form 4506-T Transcript of Electronic Filing at no cost.

Can IRS give me my AGI?

If you do not have a copy of your tax return, you can get your AGI from one of the IRS self-service tools: Use your online account to immediately view your AGI on the Tax Records tab. Use Get Transcript by Mail or call 800-908-9946 if you cannot pass Secure Access and need to request a Tax Return Transcript.

Why did I get an e file reject for my AGI?

Here are a few other possible reasons why you’re still getting an e-file reject. If you: Only filed a stimulus return for 2019, try entering $1 for your AGI. Filed late last year after mid-November or your return was processed after that time—try entering 0.

When do I get an error code for prior year AGI?

This information helps the IRS confirm the identity of the person filing the return. Error codes beginning with IND-031 and IND-032 are issued when the AGI entered by the taxpayer does not match the information in the IRS e-file database. These errors commonly occur when the taxpayer has used the current year AGI instead of the prior year AGI.

How to check AGI number on tax return?

Check these items as well to ensure you have the correct number. If you: Filed late last year after mid-November or your return was processed after that time—try entering 0. Amended your return last year—make sure you’re using the AGI from your original return, not the amended one. (If you only have a 1040X form, it’s on line 1, column A).

When to enter AGI on federal stimulus return?

Only filed a stimulus return for 2019, try entering $1 for your AGI. Filed late last year after mid-November or your return was processed after that time—try entering 0. Amended your return last year—make sure you’re using the AGI from your original return, not the amended one. (If you only have a 1040X form, it’s on line 1, column A)