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How do I find last year’s AGI?

AGI

e-file

Prior Year

Contributed by: Diana, FreeTaxUSA Agent and MatthewD, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro

Are you planning to e-file your tax return?

When e-filing your tax return, the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) requires the prior tax year’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). This information is necessary for identity verification when e-filing and to make sure your return is accepted by the IRS and state.

What is AGI and why do I need it to file my tax return?

In general, the AGI is your total income minus certain adjustments, usually from Schedule 1. The IRS has more information here: Adjusted gross income | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

To find your prior year AGI on Form 1040, follow these steps:

Get a copy of last year’s tax return. You can use the printed or electronic version.
Find the line that reads, “adjusted gross income.”
- TIP: Each year may change. Always look for the line, “adjusted gross income”.
- On the 1040 form for 2023, the AGI is on line 11.
- On the 1040 form for 2024, the AGI is also on line 11.
- On the 1040 form for 2025, the AGI is on line 11a.

2023 Form 1040 adjusted gross income

image of the 2023 form 1040, lines 9 through 12, with line 11, adjusted gross income highlighted

2024 Form 1040 adjusted gross income

image of the 2024 form 1040, lines 9 through 12, with line 11, adjusted gross income highlighted

2025 Form 1040 adjusted gross income

image of the 2025 form 1040, lines 9 through 11a, with line 11a, adjusted gross income highlighted

If you don’t have a copy of your prior year Form 1040, you can request a transcript from the IRS.

To find your prior year AGI with an IRS transcript, follow these steps: Request a prior year transcript digitally or by mail at: Get Transcript | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

The Taxpayer Advocate Service has a webpage about how to read and understand IRS transcripts. Note the adjusted gross income (AGI) on this example of a transcript.

: Image of an IRS transcript with Adjust Gros Income underlined

If you filed a prior year return in the same FreeTaxUSA account, your prior year AGI will automatically carryover to your current year account for you.

Screenshot of the “Let’s verify with your prior year AGI” screen

If you need your prior year AGI, you can also go to Account > Prior Returns > Select the prior year to view.

A few tips:

Use $0 as your AGI if the following apply:
1. ITIN (Individual Tax Identification Number) was used in the prior year, and you are using an SSN in the current year.
2. You didn’t file a prior year return.
3. The IRS has not processed the prior year return yet, or you mailed the return.
4. You filed the prior year return after November 10th.
If you recently married and are filing a joint return for the first time, enter the AGI from your prior-year return and your spouse’s AGI from their prior-year return.