You'll see the following error message in H&R Block’s 2016 tax software if you're a resident of Québec and you claimed a deduction for foreign specialists working for a corporation operating a stock exchange business or a securities clearing-house business:
You won’t be able to file your Québec return using H&R Block’s software because you’re claiming a deduction for foreign specialists working for a corporation operating a stock exchange business or a securities clearing-house business. We’re sorry for the inconvenience. Our retail offices have the expertise to handle this tax scenario and can prepare your tax return for you. Fees will apply. [error code: RQ128]
How do I fix this?
If you are claiming a Deduction for foreign specialists working for a corporation operating a stock exchange business or a securities clearing-house business on the All other deductions page of your 2016 return, you won't be able to file your Québec return with the H&R Block tax software. Please contact one of our retail offices to book an appointment with a tax expert for assistance on completing your return (fees will apply). You can do this using our Office Locator tool.