Description
When trying to EFILE a T1 return, an Invalid character in free format area error appears.
Invalid character in free format area
There will be a 5-digit code associated with this message. The last 4 digits is the line number with invalid character. To jump to the associated line, Goto Form Explorer > Select Line-> type in the last 4 digit from the error-> Press enter.
Usually this error is due to:
- A negative amount on a line where it should be positive amount (if the box must have negative amount, return needs to be paper filed).
- An incorrect Tax shelter identification number on form T2125.
- Entering invalid characters, %)$@(#&*, into a free format area (such as Taxpayer personal information in the Personal Information page).
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