My spouse didn’t file 2024. I input 0 for his AGI and it was rejected. Also, first time filing joint What should I do?

[mesquitebean]

@ mcmillianpamela 

More info is needed so that someone can make a suggestion.

Can you please post the rejection error code and message?

Also please clarify if your statement about "first time filing jointly" applies to the 2024 or 2025 return.

And who is the primary filer (first-listed taxpayer) on the return--you or the spouse?

[Treesandbees]

[Treesandbees]

@mesquitebean 2025 is the first time we’ve filed jointly. He should be first I will check. 

[mesquitebean]

If 2025 is your first year to file jointly, you would each use your own 2024 AGI, and since  (he) didn't file last year, using an AGI of 0 for him would be correct.   The issue is who is listed first on the return?

We don't know who is listed first and second on the return.    That rejection code is for the second taxpayer listed on the return.   Are you listed first and (he) listed second?   Or is (he) listed first, and you are listed second?

If he is listed first, then the rejection error code is for you (as second taxpayer.)   That makes more sense.  Since he didn't file last year, he has no choice but 0 for the 2024 AGI.