Not eligible for electronic filing - New York

[seromi1023]

I efiled my federal tax return, but I cannot file my New York State.  

It says reason for ineligibility is "Return claims a solar and wind energy credit carryover."

Is it because I have solar credit?

[LindaS5247]

It is possible that you may have an incomplete, or carried over form, in your return. You can clear that as follows:

If you are using TurboTax Online:

1. From inside the return, scroll down to Tax Tools on the bottom of the left side menu.
2. Select Tools.
3. Click on Delete a form (third on the list at the bottom of the screen).
4. Find Form 5695 on the list of forms.
5. Click Delete to the right.
6. Confirm your Delete.
7. Scroll down to the NY return and find IT-255.
8. Click Delete to the right.
9. Confirm your Delete.
10. Click Continue in the lower right. 
11. Click Continue with my return.

If you are the Desktop version (disc or download):

1. Click Forms toward the upper right corner. 
2. Find Form 5695 on the list on the left.
3. Highlight it, then click Delete in the lower left corner of the reading pane.
4. Scroll down to your NY return and find Form IT-255 on the list on the left.
5. Highlight it, then click Delete in the lower left corner of the reading pane.
6. Click on Step by Step in the upper right corner to return to the interview.

You should be able to e-file once those forms are cleared out.

[seromi1023]

Linda,

Thanks for your reply, but I do have solar credit to file for 2023.  I don't have the carryover from previous years, though.  I can't delete 5695 form.  Is it okay to just mail in the State Tax return?

[LindaS5247]

Ok. I understand that you have a solar credit for this year.  That was to get rid of any possible carryover that may have gotten stuck from a prior year. 

Can you clear the carryover (that should not be there) and then add your solar credit?  

You can mail your New York return as follows:.  

If you are not including a payment, mail your return to:

STATE PROCESSING CENTER
PO BOX 61000
ALBANY NY 12261-0001

If you are including a payment (check or money order), mail your return (including Form IT-201-V) to:

STATE PROCESSING CENTER
PO BOX 15555
ALBANY NY 12212-5555 

Click here for how to print and mail your tax return.