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Level 2
posted Feb 22, 2023 6:27:16 AM

Staycation Tax Credit error message

When I try to enter the HST number of the hotel I stayed at on the ON479 worksheet I get an error message asking me to enter a numeric value. HST numbers include 'RT' in them If I remove the 'RT' then the entry is validated but it is not a valid HST number. When will this error be corrected so that I can file my return? 

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Intuit Alumni
Feb 24, 2023 10:29:23 AM

Please enter the number without the RT and leave a space then be certain to keep your receipts should the Canada Revenue Agency request them. We know of this issue and our TurboTax team is working on it.

 

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Level 2
Feb 24, 2023 12:00:28 PM

I don't think you understand the problem with the Staycation Credit. First of all, RT is part of the HST number and I was advised that the CRA will not accept filing with an invalid HST number. Secondly, I have been ready to file my return since February 20th but there is an alert on your netfile page to not file yet. This is the Alert: " Canada Revenue Agency has released new information for the Ontario Staycation tax credit that is not included into this release. If you are claiming this credit, we do not recommend you to Netfile at this time. The Ontario Staycation tax credit changes will be included into our next release." The RCA advises that they have approved all forms and it is up to TURBOTAX to update their software. When will you provide us with the release. There has been no new release since Monday... When is the next one planned? 

 

Moderator
Feb 27, 2023 10:59:56 AM

A fix for the Staycation credit should be available by the end of this week.

Returning Member
Mar 2, 2023 6:20:03 AM

It is now March 2/2023 and the error message still exists. What is the date for the new release?

Returning Member
Mar 2, 2023 8:44:27 AM

Update just came through...all is good now.. thanks.

New Member
Mar 2, 2023 10:23:40 AM

I am still having issues with this one (despite the update 2 minutes ago).

 

I am getting the error "Please enter a numeric value rounded to the nearest whole number"

Level 2
Mar 2, 2023 11:03:00 AM

Thanks was able to file today. JP 

Returning Member
Mar 2, 2023 12:15:56 PM

Just use the first 9 digits of your HST/GST number.

New Member
Mar 25, 2023 7:03:40 AM

I am still experiencing the same problem and my current program is up to date.

Level 2
Mar 25, 2023 7:05:33 AM

Juste enter the numeric values. That is what I did.

Level 2
Apr 12, 2023 5:26:59 AM

This error is still happening - April12, 2023

When will it be fixed?

Level 2
Apr 12, 2023 8:16:12 AM

ANy idea when this will be fixed? Still an issue April 12th

Level 2
Apr 12, 2023 8:17:07 AM

any update?

Returning Member
Apr 12, 2023 11:04:50 AM

No problems here... Do you have a legal copy of the program...i.e. one that you paid for..?

Level 2
Apr 12, 2023 12:00:56 PM

YES I have a legal copy of the program. One that I paid for!

 

I suspect people with illegal copies would not post here

 

 

Returning Member
Apr 12, 2023 1:00:25 PM

In that case you must be doing something wrong. You are the only one here "it seems" that cannot get it to work. Uninstall and re-install and just use the 9 numbers for the staycation HST/GST. No letters. That worked for me anyway... Don't know what else to tell you...

Level 2
Apr 13, 2023 5:24:20 AM

Yes. All of us that can't get the 15 characters entered are wrong. That's the only possible answer. 

 

 

Returning Member
Apr 13, 2023 7:09:46 AM

Oh, you are one of those from the "easily offended" group. I did not realize. In that case, good luck.

New Member
Apr 17, 2023 11:23:46 AM

Yes I to need this fixed, just leaving out the alpha portion of the number is not a valid work around

Level 2
Apr 17, 2023 3:54:52 PM

It actually doesn't matter, as the info is only input to a worksheet, which isn't transmitted to CRA

Level 2
Apr 17, 2023 3:57:52 PM

Entered the full 15 character GST code into the description

Level 2
Apr 17, 2023 5:58:13 PM

We all know it is a software bug... just enter the numbers, instead of typing RT I put a space and filed like that .. worked for me.. got my refund..   

Returning Member
Apr 18, 2023 6:41:25 AM

From the Canada Revenue Website when searching for GST/HST account numbers.

GST/HST account number

Enter only the first nine digits of the GST/HST account number. Do not include letters.

A supplier must include the GST/HST account number on receipts, invoices, contracts, or other business papers it gives out when it supplies taxable goods or services of $30 or more.

If you can't find the GST/HST account number, contact your supplier. When your supplier does not provide their GST/HST account number, call the Canada Revenue Agency's Business enquiries line at [phone number removed] to confirm it is registered.

 

Level 15
Apr 21, 2023 1:17:43 PM

Thank you for the feedback, yes that is correct. 

 

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