After you file

Yes, we filed joint returns for tax year 2018 and 2019.   When trying to e-file this year, I used the correct 2018 AGI for both me and my spouse from 2018 (same amount for each of us b/c joint return in 2018) as one of the required ID requests.  And the e-filing was rejected by the IRS b/c of my spouse's 2018 AGI.  Absolutely crazy ridiculous.

 

Why would using zero work?  Can you help me out on the logic here (just b/c that's obviously incorrect for both of us).  Thanks.