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Level 3
posted Mar 28, 2025 5:40:09 PM

How do I record a negative number in Box 42 on T3?

How do I record a negative number in Box 42 on T3 in TurboTax Desktop?

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Level 3
Mar 29, 2025 5:32:55 PM

OK, I did try a minus sign already 😬 and no it doesn't work. I called in to your phone support line, and what ended up being the method to get around this was to go through the EasyStep interview process - several screens long, until you get a screen where you can enter or edit the amount on your T3 slip.  On that screen, it is possible to enter a minus sign for the amount in Box 42.  Took a bit of work, but leaving this resolution here in case others have the same issue.

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Moderator
Mar 29, 2025 5:29:11 PM

@006doubleohsix 

Please use a negative sign to enter your box 42 amount. Ex: -5000

 

Level 3
Mar 29, 2025 5:32:55 PM

OK, I did try a minus sign already 😬 and no it doesn't work. I called in to your phone support line, and what ended up being the method to get around this was to go through the EasyStep interview process - several screens long, until you get a screen where you can enter or edit the amount on your T3 slip.  On that screen, it is possible to enter a minus sign for the amount in Box 42.  Took a bit of work, but leaving this resolution here in case others have the same issue.