You will see the following error message in H&R Block’s 2016 tax software if you are filing a return separate from your spouse or common-law partner and you entered a tuition transfer amount that exceeds the allowable provincial amount on the Amounts from [spouse]’s 2016 return page:

The provincial amount your spouse or common-law partner is transferring for his/her tuition amounts can’t be more than ${1}. Please correct the amount you entered. [error code: 146]

How do I fix this?

To correct the error, correctly enter your spouse’s or common-law partner’s provincial tuition, education, and textbook amount as shown on his/her form T2202A, TL11A, TL11B, or TL11C into the designated field of the Amounts from [spouse]’s 2016 return page.

Note: The Amounts from [spouse]’s 2016 return page can be found on the PREPARE tab under the OTHER icon.