Saw this earlier today. Exactly what I did
What I was told by another software provider, which aligns with my suspicions that this scenario was the result of political bureaucracy and bad timing.
Just put the value in Box 21 into Box 53:
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We understand your concern regarding the error message about Box 52 and Box 53 needing to sum to the value in Box 21. We're aware of this issue and can provide some clarification:
1. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has recently informed financial institutions that completing Boxes 52 and 53 is not mandatory this year due to the reversal of the Capital Gains changes.
2. As a result, many financial institutions have not filled in these boxes on the T3 slips, which aligns with what you've observed on your spouse's slips.
3. This situation is affecting multiple tax software platforms, including ours and TurboTax, as you've noted.
To proceed with your filing:
• If you're unsure which period the gains relate to, you can use Box 53 for the amount shown in Box 21.
