Is there a way I can get passed where it wants me to purchase the deluxe? It's telling me I need to purchase because I have employment expenses, but I do not have any.

Is it asking you to upgrade to Deluxe or are you trying to file and it's saying you have to pay?

Yes, it won't let me file until I purchase the deluxe.  I can skip it or anything.

I mean I can't skip it.

Unfortunately, once you have upgraded or added features to your TurboTax return, there is no way to downgrade or remove the extra features. You would need to create a new return to go back to the original product. 

To start a new return, select “Start a New Return” from under “My Returns” in the top left corner. Once you have started your new return, you can select “View All Returns” from under “My Accounts & Returns”. Then delete the unwanted return by clicking the small Trash Can next to it or “Delete” under the return’s name.

Ok thanks for your help.