Tax question.. Since my last year's return is missing?

Question

I cannot enter the AGI number for my current return.

I requested a copy of my return by mail because for some reason it was not letting me check online.

Then I got a form showing my wages and stuff but not a regular tax return form (more like a letter)

and no AGI number with it!

Is IRS getting dumber and dumber??

Answer 1

You diddn't request a copy, you requested a transcript and that's what you got.

Answer 2

You asked for the wrong thing. You asked for a transcript instead of a copy. You have to pay to get the copy. You should be able to download one from whatever software you used last year. That's why you ALWAYS should print off a copy of your return when you file it or at least save it on your computer.

Answer 3

if you were stupid enough not to keep a copy of the return you submitted last year, you pay IRS $50 to get one, what you got was a free transcript and it is NOT copy of your tax return which provides all the information you need beyond what the transcript provides

Answer 4

No, but taxpayers appear to be getting dumber and dumber. What with failing to retain copies of their tax returns and requesting the wrong transcripts and not knowing the difference between a transcript and a copy of a return. Have to wonder who ties their shoes for them...



If you requested a copy of your tax return that would have cost you $50 and would take 8 to 10 weeks. You obviously requested a transcript, and from the sounds of things, you requested the wrong transcript. You requested an Account Transcript but you needed a Return Transcript or a Record of Account which is a combination of a Return Transcript and an Account Transcript.



At this point it would make more sense to just print the return and mail it in. Right now is a slow period for processing returns so that will be faster than requesting another transcript and waiting for it to be produced.

Answer 5

You asked for a transcript, which is not the same as a return. YOU are responsible for keeping copies of your return. Don't blame them.

Answer 6

So don't get the AGI. You don't need it.



The AGI from last year is used ONLY if you e-fiile.



Just file the old way, on paper, by mail. The previous year's AGI is not required.

Answer 7

Your request was unclear.

Answer 8

No they are not you are. You didn't request the correct transcript.

Answer 9

you are the one who is "dumb" for not keeping a copy - as required - of your tax returns !! if you did the filing yourself, and you used an online efile program, then you can log into that program and see/print a copy of that return