EFILE error EF001149 occurs when filing a T3 return in ProFile

ProFile users may encounter EFILE error EF001149 when they file a T3 return:

This error often occurs when there's missing or invalid information in your return. Sometimes, you'll see another message below the EF001149 error, but you might need to scroll down to find it. More often, though, there's no additional error message.

Common causes when no extra error is shown, can include the following:

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The option “Is this the first year of filing a T3?” is set to Yes

An entry may be missing under the requirement to complete If yes, copy of trust document/will and list of assets at death if the option Is this the first year of filing a T3? is set as Yes.

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Addresses on the Info form are incomplete or contain invalid data

Possible issues:

1. Either of the addresses on the Info form might be incomplete. The country in the Mailing address, if different from above section is often missing.
2. Mailing address, if different from above is identical to address above.
3. The Care of field is empty. Note: This is a required field if filling this section.
4. Special characters have been used in the address fields.

An example from the Info form of correct information:

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Incomplete information in financial statements

If you are using financial statement forms forms such as T776, T2125, T2042, T2121 and others:

1. Address might be missing or incomplete in the header.
2. Business, farm, or boat name may be missing.

Note: There's no need to fill out this information if you aren't reporting income on these forms.

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Invalid RepID

The Preparer Information section of the Info page may contain an invalid Rep ID. Ensure your most up-to-date alphanumeric RepID is entered.

For information on updating your RepID in ProFile, review our support article.

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