topic How do i eliminate the Energy Efficient Commercial Building requirement? We have $0 in that line, but it won't process the return unless we provide a form 7205. in State tax filing

How do i eliminate the Energy Efficient Commercial Building requirement? We have $0 in that line, but it won't process the return unless we provide a form 7205.

jillievv — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:36:32 GMT

we didn't even put the $0 amount in. How can i eliminate it?

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DawnC — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:36:52 GMT

Can you clarify if you are using the desktop software or online? The zero needs to be deleted from the Business section (TurboTax desktop) or Self-Employment section (TurboTax Online).

If you are using the desktop, you can go to Forms Mode and delete the entry on the Schedule C on Line 27b. Desktop removal of $0

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ellenpaste — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:39:07 GMT

I have the exact same question, except that I am working on our business taxes, desktop version, so there is no Schedule C. Where do I find the form in which I can handle this problem?

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PatriciaV — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:53:45 GMT

In TurboTax Business, the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction appears under Common Business Expenses, found on the Deductions summary page.

Be sure the box is empty (no zero).

@ellenpaste

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NJPhil — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:22:27 GMT

I have the desktop version and encountered the exact same issue. I followed the instruction and switched to the form version, but no matter how I tried, TurboTax won't allow me to delete the zero. I have been trying for the last two days, thinking by logging off and on will clear this problem, but it didn't. Now I am stuck. HELP!!!

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NJPhil — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:26:35 GMT

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Vanessa A — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:52:52 GMT

In the desktop version, there is a button at the bottom left hand corner of the form viewing screen. Search for form 7205 and any supporting worksheets that mention the Energy Efficient Commercial Building then click on the form. In that screen, you can click Delete when you have the form open. This will remove the form all together.

Delete a Form TurboTax Desktop

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kimycamp — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:00:09 GMT

I have the exact same issue. How do I remove the 0. ???? MADDENING

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kimycamp — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:03:07 GMT

I just figured it out. Go to the form, right click on the 0 and override and delete the zero.

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DawnC — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:09:03 GMT

You can remove the zero in the desktop interview. If you go to common business expenses, scroll down to Energy Efficient Buildings and delete the zero from there. @kimycamp