Your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is located on line 11 of Form 1040 on your tax return for the tax years 2021 through 2024. This applies to Form 1040, 1040-SR, and 1040-NR. If you are looking at a tax return from prior years, the line number may differ, but for recent returns, it is consistently on line 11
. If you do not have a copy of your prior year tax return, you can obtain your AGI by:
- Accessing your IRS Online Account to view your tax records immediately.
- Requesting a transcript of your prior year return from the IRS.
- Contacting your tax preparer if you used one last year.
- Using the same tax software you used last year, which may have your prior return stored
If you did not file a tax return last year or are filing for the first time, you generally enter $0 for your prior-year AGI when e-filing
. In summary, to find your AGI on your tax return, look at line 11 of Form 1040 (or equivalent forms for recent years). This figure is important for e-filing verification and determining eligibility for certain tax credits and deductions.
