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The IRS asks for 2024 AGI to verify the return.  Since there are 2 taxpayers on a joint return, it will ask for the 2024 AGI for the primary taxpayer and the 2024 AGI for the secondary taxpayer (spouse.)   If you filed as "married filing jointly" in 2024, then you both have the same total AGI that is shown on the 2024 Form 1040, Line 11.   So each of you would use the 2024 total AGI on your return.   Or did you already efile and got an efile rejection?    If so, please provide the exact rejection error code and message.  If you haven't yet efiled, then you can disregard this last paragraph.

Hi Vanessa, Selecting short-term did not work. It still does not give rid of the error. Below is an updated screenshot. Even after selecting the sales selection as "short-term" it does not resolve the error. These were downloaded directly from the brokerage. I downloaded the pdf today and it had the following additional piece of information... Noncovered Securities with Undetermined Holding Period # (Consider Box 5 (Noncovered Security) as being checked and Box 12 (Basis Reported to IRS) as not being checked for this section. These transactions should be reported on Form 8949 Part I or Part II with box C or E checked.)  

You didn't mention the particular screen, but for your desktop version here are some general suggestions when a Continue button is not appearing or not working.  Are you using the Windows version?   If so, try adjusting the WIndows scaling first, then if necessary, reduce screen resolution to see if the button becomes operable.   Here's how to make the changes in Windows Settings:   Windows settings > System > Scale and layout. If scale is set to 125% or higher, lower it to 100%. See if the continue button now works.   If still not working, try lowering the resolution, such as 800 x 600. If that doesn't help, try increasing the resolution in steps shown in your settings such as 1024 x 768 then gradually up, and hopefully you will arrive at a resolution that works. Please report back on your success or failure.

@lons2020  asked:  "Why was premium automatically added to my filing?"   "Premium" can mean 2 different things.   Are you referring to the Premium Edition (for Schedules C,D,E,F, or enter K-1) or are you referring to "Premium Services Bundle?"   If you were in Deluxe and added one of those schedules I mentioned, it would require an upgrade to Premium Edition.   If you don't need Premium Edition, you may be able to downgrade if you haven't yet registered or paid, AND if you return doesn't have anything in it that requires Premium Edition.   Or is it this: If you are a California filer and chose to pay the TurboTax product fees out of your refund, then that automatically adds Premium Services Bundle for $45.   It includes the "pay out of refund" feature and some other things like a year of Audit Defense, ID theft monitoring/restoration, etc.   That can be avoided by paying upfront with credit card, debit card, or prepaid debit card you can buy in a store.   If  that's the "Premium" you are asking about, and if you haven't yet filed,  you may be able to remove that and pay upfront:   FAQ:  What is the Premium Services bundle? (California filers) https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/choosing-a-product/help/what-is-the-premium-services-bundle/00/255...   FAQ:  How do I remove Premium Services bundle?  (California filers) https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/change-service-level/remove-premium-serv...

My next question is, a Schedule C is the only way to file? In reality, my daughter is a minor and not self-employed, as the money she was paid was more of a stipend for an internship. It doesn't seem right that she should pay self-employment tax??