Where to find my AGI on 1040 Form when Line 11 is blank?

That's a common source of confusion! When Line 11 is blank on your 1040, it usually means your AGI is zero for that tax year. However, don't automatically assume that's the case. Check if you used a different form last year - sometimes people file using 1040-SR or another variant. Also look at your tax return transcript if you can access it through the IRS website. Line 12 is your "Taxable income" which is different from AGI. Your AGI is calculated before certain deductions and adjustments, while taxable income is the amount after standard or itemized deductions are applied. Using Line 12 instead of your AGI would almost certainly cause your return to be rejected. If you still have your tax software from last year, you can log in and check the actual AGI there - it will specifically label it as "Adjusted Gross Income" in the summary section.

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Another option - if you used the same tax software last year, just log into your account from last year. Most tax prep services (TurboTax, H&R Block, FreeTaxUSA, etc) keep your returns on file. You can view last year's return and find the AGI there. I know FreeTaxUSA keeps returns for at least 7 years in your online account. TurboTax does something similar.

Is it possible you filed a different form entirely? When I first started filing taxes, I didn't even use a 1040 - I used the 1040EZ (back when that was still a thing). Maybe check if you have a different form?

Hey! I had this exact same issue last year. If Line 11 is completely blank on your 2023 1040, there are a few things to check: 1. **Double-check you're looking at the right form** - Make sure it's actually a 2023 Form 1040 and not a different year or form variant. 2. **Look for "0" vs blank** - Sometimes a zero is printed so lightly it looks blank. Try looking at it under better lighting or zooming in if it's a PDF. 3. **Check your tax transcript** - The easiest way is to go to irs.gov, create an account, and request your 2023 tax transcript. It will show your AGI clearly labeled, even if your paper copy is confusing. 4. **Contact your tax preparer** - If someone else prepared your return, they should have a copy with the AGI clearly marked. Don't use Line 12 ($27,450) - that's your taxable income after deductions, not your AGI. Using the wrong number will definitely get your return rejected. The transcript method is probably your best bet since it comes straight from the IRS and will have the exact number they have on file for you.