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]

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

[DawnC]

To remove this information in Windows:

1. Select BUSINESS in the top banner
2. Select Business Income and Expenses
3. Select I'll choose what I work on
4. On the Let's gather your business info screen, select Update under Business Income and Expenses
5. Select Edit next to the relevant business
6. Select Visit All to the right of Business Expenses
7. Continue until you get to the Let's write off some business expenses screen
8. Select Start or Update to the right of Energy Efficient Buildings
9. Delete the $0 - leave it blank

You can also delete it from the Schedule C - Line 27b, delete the zero and leave the field blank.

If you are using TurboTax Online, let us know.

[Pam74leo]

I just spent an hour on the phone with support for this issue. There is another post that answers this question and provides a "how-to" link.

[Z-Man]

I'm having the same problem!  How do I make it go away so that I can e-file!  HELP!

[Z-Man]

Where is this post?

[DawnC]

Delete Form 7205, see instructions below.   Are you using desktop or the online version of TurboTax and are you working on your federal or state (what state) return?  

To remove this information in Windows Desktop interview:

1. Select BUSINESS in the top banner
2. Select Business Income and Expenses
3. Select I'll choose what I work on
4. On the Let's gather your business info screen, select Update under Business Income and Expenses
5. Select Edit next to the relevant business
6. Select Visit All to the right of Business Expenses
7. Continue until you get to the Let's write off some business expenses screen
8. Select Start or Update to the right of Energy Efficient Buildings
9. Delete the $0 - leave it blank

You can also delete it from the Schedule C - Line 27b, delete the zero and leave the field blank.

How to delete forms in TurboTax Online

How to delete forms in TurboTax Desktop