Labour Mobility Deduction TurboTax Desktop workaround

If you entered a prior year carryforward amount for the Labour Mobility Deduction for an Eligible Tradesperson, the amount may not be included with your current year expenses.

In order to claim the correct amount and be allowed to Netfile, follow these steps:

1. Select Forms
2. Search for T777 and select T777 (1) Statement of Employment Expenses-1
3. Locate section Line 11 - Calculation of labour mobility deduction for an eligible tradesperson. section and record the amount on line 37 (this should be the total amount of the current year and prior-year carry forwards),
4. Navigate to the Expenses section on page 1. Locate the Labour Mobility Deduction line, select the amount listed in the GST taxable box and press F2 on your keyboard.
5. A warning will pop-up. Select Yes to confirm you want to override the field manually.
6. Navigate back to the Expenses section on page 1. Locate the Labour Mobility Deduction line, and input the amount that you recorded from line 37 in step 3, and press enter. The amount should now appear in red, indicating an override.
7. You should now see the correct amount being claimed on line 22900 of your tax return