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My return is calling for form 7205 even though I’m not taking a credit and it won’t allow me to file without it?

nettenette244 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:53:30 GMT

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MayaD — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:00:54 GMT

Qualified business entities and individuals use Form 7205 to:

Calculate and claim the deduction under section 179D for qualifying energy efficient commercial building property placed in service during the tax year;
Identify yourself as a designer or the building owner;
Provide information on the person performing the certification; and
Provide information on the person completing the allocation.

If that does not apply to you, delete the form.

Sign in to TurboTax and open your return by selecting Continue or Pick up where you left off.
In the left menu, select Tax Tools and then Tools.
In the pop-up window Tool Center, choose Delete a form.
Select Delete next to the form and follow the instructions.

Re: My return is calling for form 7205 even though I’m not taking a credit and it won’t allow me ...

NJPhil — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:39:22 GMT

But the problem is on row 27b, not the entire Schedule C, and thus I can't delete the Schedule C, but TurboTax won't allow me to delete the zero from the row 27b no matter how many times I tried. Even reboot the PC won't work.

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DawnC — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 01:36:01 GMT

Delete Form 7205 - not the Schedule C. You can delete the entry on the Schedule C Worksheet if you are using the desktop program. It is the last item on the worksheet. @NJPhil

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lotsajava — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 17:28:00 GMT

Same issue here. Using the desktop version and it will not allow me to file electronically without Form 7205. Form 7205 is not even listed in my forms list nor do I have a Schedule C for this LLC.

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lotsajava — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 17:32:51 GMT

This is a bug in the software that needs to be fixed. Cannot even find form 7205 anywhere in my forms list and I need to get my taxes filed. With the price of this software package, I should not have to deal with these types of frustrations.

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nettenette244 — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 21:41:01 GMT

The information needed in that form didn’t even apply to me. I was able to delete that on my return

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pmcarro — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 21:35:25 GMT

We are using online version and can't get around that form. We don't have a building.

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MonikaK1 — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 23:36:47 GMT

Several users who have stated that they do not own or rent any real estate or property for business have reported that they were still being prompted to complete this form, and it was preventing e-filing.

Users encountering this situation have found the following solution works when using TurboTax Home and Business:

In Business Expenses, under Other Common Business Expenses, search the list and you will find "Energy Efficient Buildings". Select Update and delete the 0 amount or other amount that appears. This should resolve the issue.

Re: My return is calling for form 7205 even though I’m not taking a credit and it won’t allow me ...

debstuff — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:52:50 GMT

Just want to confirm that this did in fact work for me. I had a zero in there and when I took it out, it stopped asking for the form. Thanks!

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Taxmen pk — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 02:51:30 GMT

Delete the zero, don't put anything in the column, worked for me...

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BobL4 — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 21:18:24 GMT

It would not let us remove the 0 on the line. Endless loop. Even deleted Schedule C and tried again same result.
This could be the result of using Turbo Tax vs others.

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JudyLou — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 12:10:03 GMT

Oh my gosh!!!!! That WORKED! THANK YOU so much!!!!!!!!!!

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Photog1 — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:24:58 GMT

This is the only answer that worked. Thank you!!

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platinum101 — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 22:24:09 GMT

You have to Right Click the area - then select "Overide" then you can delete the '0.'

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Photog1 — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:22:51 GMT

I didn't have to 'right click the area' or 'select Override' to delete the '0' but I'm sure this depends on your computer and version of software. I'm using a MAC computer and TurboTax Deluxe (Fed + State) for desktop.

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BobL4 — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:57:29 GMT

Life is a team sport. I have learned some computers you can modify on the form but on my PC laptop I needed to use the Worksheet. Winning!

Re: My return is calling for form 7205 even though I’m not taking a credit and it won’t allow me to file without it?

Tsbh2427 — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 21:33:59 GMT

How do I remover this form??7205

Re: My return is calling for form 7205 even though I’m not taking a credit and it won’t allow me to file without it?

DoninGA — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 21:41:11 GMT

@Tsbh2427 wrote:

How do I remover this form??7205

If you are using the TurboTax online editions -

To delete the Form 7205

Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen

Click on Tools

Click on Delete a form

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rickypat2000 — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:50:54 GMT

Excellent. Right clicking and then selecting override worked for filing 2024, using Premier. Thank you.