Federal Carryover Worksheet Error

We just tried to do this and it’s not even possible to delete the file. It’s asking for our state/local ID on the crossover but everything is blanked out, it won’t allow us to type on the file. No we are not using Internet Explorer, we’ve tried it on different devices, and cleared the cache/cookies. I’m on the phone with a representative and all I hear is construction. Is there a real answer to this?

I found mine in local not state - got this help from grok & was finally able to file.

**This is a common TurboTax glitch (especially for 2025 returns) that blocks e-filing even though the Federal Carryover Worksheet itself isn't submitted to the IRS.** It usually stems from a stray "0" entry, prior-year import issues, state estimated tax data, or a locked field in the worksheet (often related to capital loss carryovers, NOLs, Section 179, or similar). It rarely happens in H&R Block, TaxAct, or TaxSlayer.

**Quick tip before trying fixes:** Back up your return file first (File > Save As in desktop version, or download a copy if online). Try these steps in order—they resolve it for most users.
### 1. Check for and delete a stray "0" (fastest fix, works for many)
- Switch to **Forms mode** (top right in desktop; or use the search bar).
- Open the **Federal Carryover Worksheet** (it may say 2025 at the top).
- Look below the main table or in the body of the form for a lone "0" (or any blank field demanding a State/Local ID).
- Delete the zero (leave the field completely blank).
- Go back to the main screen, run **Review** or **Check for Errors**, then try to e-file.
### 2. Fix erroneous state estimated tax entries (very common cause)
- Go to **Federal Taxes** (or **Personal > Income & Expenses**) > **Deductions & Credits**.
- Scroll to **Estimates and Other Taxes Paid** > click **Start** or **Revisit** next to **State Estimated Taxes for 2025**.
- Find any entry showing $0 for "2024 state estimated taxes paid in 2025" (if you paid none).
- Delete the zero or edit the payment details (correct the date if a Q4 2025 payment was entered wrong, or move any Jan2026 payment out if it doesn't belong).
- Save, run Review, and try e-filing again.
### 3. Clear and regenerate the worksheet
- In **Forms mode**, open the **Federal Carryover Worksheet**.
- Delete the entire worksheet (or clear all fields if deletion isn't allowed).
- Save your return, close TurboTax completely.
- Check for updates (Help > Check for Updates).
- Reopen, let it re-import/recalculate carryover data from your prior-year return.
- Review the worksheet and re-
enter any carryover amounts manually if needed (pull them from your 2024 Schedule D or Form 1040).
### 4. Additional troubleshooting (if still stuck)
- **State/Local ID field issue**: In Forms mode on the worksheet, enter your two-letter state abbreviation in the State/Local ID field (even if you have no state income tax). Also fill in Column D with any actual state tax withheld from your 2024 return if it's blank/
- Update TurboTax fully and restart your computer/browser.
- Try e-filing repeatedly (some users clicked "Transmit" 10+ times until it went through).
- Switch browsers/devices or clear cache/cookies (for online version).

After fixing, run **Review** again—the error should clear and let you e-file.

**If none of these work**:
- Contact TurboTax support directly through the Help menu (chat or phone—mention "Federal Carryover Worksheet error" and reference the community thread for faster help).
- Or switch to paper filing as a last resort (download Form 1040, fill manually or via software print option, mail it—postmark by April 15, 2026, to avoid penalties).
- A tax pro or CPA can usually override/fix this quickly if you're short on time.
This should get you filed—it's almost always a software glitch, not an actual tax error.