energy credit carryover

[b0y9ggz]

Where on my NYS tax return is the info regarding energy credit carryovers? I'm getting a message that TurboTax cannot file my NYS return electronically because it's ineligible due to "Return claims a Solar and Wind Energy Credit carryover".  We do not have any solar or wind energy on our home so I'm not sure what is triggering this error. In 2019 we did purchase new energy efficient furnace and A/C but nothing solar or wind. Thank you!

[Irene2805]

To remove the error message regarding the Solar and Wind Energy Credit carryover, please follow these steps:

1. When in your NY return, go to the screen, Take a look at New York credits and taxes.  
2. In the Your Home section click the /Start/Update box next to Unused Solar Energy Credit Carryover from Prior Years.
3. On the next screen, Credit Carryover Earned in Prior Years, delete any entries in the boxes.

[Poppyseed]

Cannot find form that lists this. Please tell me form # I should be looking at.

[PattiF]

If you are looking for the federal residential energy credit, it is Form 5695. The New York State form for solar energy is Form IT-255.

[Poppyseed]

Each time I try to submit my NY tax return I get the message "Return claims a Solar and Wind Energy Credit carryover". I never applied for a solar and wind energy credit and cannot find on my form where I can make an adjustment to remove this error. Please advise.

[AshleyLO]

@Poppyseed Tax Expert MarilynG1's answer on the following thread may provide you with assistance with this error:   https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/why-is-a-solar-and-wind-energy-credit-carryover-p...

[Pervisjones1]

The simple solution for this is deleting the NY state return part and re-doing the state return and SKIP under the question for Underpayment penalty topic.

[Chuckhoff]

I have "0" the lines for Solar Caryover, have put 0's in the boxes, and have left the boxes blank.  The Federal tax return has always claimed "0" in the Solar Carryover box.  NYS IT-201 keeps rejecting my return.  How can I correct this Turbotax mishap?

[Chuckhoff]

You're not answering my question, as I have followed your step over a half a dozen times.  Please let me know whaat to do, or fix this Turbotax problem on your end!

[RobertB4444]

It is a good idea to first clear your cache and cookies - which means removing all of the temporary programs that can gum up your web browser.  If that doesn't work, try using a different web browser.

Here is a link on how to clear your cache and cookies.

You are probably better off having someone walk through the return with you to look at your entries so I recommend getting live expert help.

Here is a link to finding a TurboTax expert.

However, that requires upgrading your product which may be an expense you don't want.  In that case you can call an expert and ask questions over the phone.

Here is a link to the TurboTax Phone Number.

[bafrieds2001]

This is so totally frustrating I need help removing this error.

I can't E- File my NYS Return for tax year 2021 due to TT Claiming I have a Solar or wind credit carryover from a previous year. I never had any sort of solar or wind equipment installed - EVER!!! 

How do I fix this issue?????

[email address removed]

I am sure I am not alone here - HELP !!!!!

[bafrieds2001]

This has been tried and does not work 

[bafrieds2001]

great but this has no effect ------ how do i fix this 

[Chuckhoff]

Yes Turbo Tax 2021 sucks.  I filed my returns through the mail because I couldn't email them.  And like you I tried for a week to no avail or help from the Turbo Tax team.