How do I find my portion of AGI from 2022 joint return after divorce - now filing as head of household

But if I add up all my W-2s from last year, that's just my income right? Doesn't AGI include deductions and stuff? I'm confused about how to get from my income to my portion of the AGI.

You're right that income and AGI are different. Start by adding up all your income sources (W-2s, 1099s, etc.) that are specifically in your name/SSN. Then you'll need to subtract your share of adjustments that went into calculating the joint AGI. For the adjustments part, look at Schedule 1 of your 2022 return to see what adjustments were made to your joint income. These might include student loan interest, health savings account contributions, retirement contributions, etc. Determine which of these were yours and subtract them from your total income to estimate your portion of the AGI.

Does this tool work with returns from different tax software? I used H&R Block last year but switched to TurboTax this year.

That sounds helpful but how does it actually separate joint deductions like mortgage interest or property taxes that were shared? Those weren't tied to individual SSNs.

Yes, it works with tax returns from any tax software - TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxAct, etc. As long as you have a PDF of your full return, it can analyze it regardless of what program generated it. For shared deductions like mortgage interest or property taxes, the tool asks you to specify the split percentage for those items (like 50/50, 60/40, etc.) based on your situation. For example, if you paid 60% of the mortgage, you'd allocate that percentage of the deduction to yourself. It guides you through that process for anything that wasn't clearly tied to one person's SSN.

Wait, so how does this actually work? Do they just call the IRS for you? Couldn't I just call myself?

This sounds like BS. Nobody can magically get through to the IRS faster. I've heard these services just put you on a callback list which the IRS already offers anyway.

They don't just call for you - they use a system that navigates the IRS phone tree and holds your place in line, then calls you when they've reached an agent. You're the one who talks to the IRS directly. The difference is that you don't have to sit on hold for hours. They use technology to wait in the queue for you, which is especially helpful during tax season when wait times can be 2+ hours. It's definitely not BS. The IRS does offer callbacks sometimes, but often that option isn't available during peak times. I was skeptical too until I tried it after spending three separate days trying to get through on my own with no success.

Thanks for this suggestion! I actually tried to create an IRS account yesterday but got stuck in the ID verification process. Said I need to verify by mail which takes 5-10 business days. I'm trying to file this weekend so was hoping for a faster solution.

That's frustrating about the ID verification. Unfortunately, that happens pretty often with the IRS portal. If you have your physical tax return from 2022, you could look for the specific forms that show your income - your W-2 amounts would be listed separately in the supporting documentation even on a joint return. If you don't have the full return with all attachments, one trick people sometimes use is to enter their best estimate of their AGI portion based on their income documents. If it doesn't work, they try a few different calculations. The system usually gives you a few attempts before locking you out.

I had mine rejected once when I used the wrong AGI. If that happens, you can usually try again with a different number. Usually you get 3-5 attempts before it becomes a bigger issue. If all else fails, you can always print and mail your return as a last resort.

Thanks for the info! I'm going to try the method of adding up my W-2s first and see if that works. Good to know I'll have multiple attempts if I need them.