This is question 36 on the paper FAFSA.
This question cannot be left blank unless the student will not file a tax return.
Enter the amount of your (and your spouse's) adjusted gross income (AGI) in 2008.
If you (and your spouse) filed:
IRS Form | Enter Amount From Line |
|---|---|
| 1040 | 37 |
| 1040A | 21 |
| 1040EZ | 4 |
Note: The line numbers above are from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax form, not from the W-2 form.
Adjusted gross income includes more than wages earned. For example, it can include alimony, Social Security, and business income.
If your (and your spouse's) 2008 AGI is:
| AGI | Enter |
|---|---|
| One million or more | 999999 |
| Negative one million or less | -999999 |
| Zero | 0 |
Round to the nearest dollar and do not include commas or decimal points.
If you (and your spouse) have not filed a 2008 tax form, you can select the Income Estimator button to use a worksheet to help answer this question.
Note: If you estimate your adjusted gross income, you must update the information after you complete your tax return.
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