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After importing my 1099-B from Morgan Stanley, I noticed that out of 22 pages, 1-2 pages of transactions are completely missing.  The import also split these transactions across three different Morgan Stanley sessions, fields, or whatever each separate bank import would be called.  Consequently it is extremely difficult to confirm which transactions were missed in the import without being able to search for individual transactions.  Surely there is some ability to simply search for a unique number that would correspond to say the proceeds from an individual transaction?

I started asking about this in a separate post, but have learned a little more about how to describe what's going on, so maybe I can get some new advice: I've taken expenses as a self-employed theatre performer and director for years. This year I spent a lot of money solo funding a theatrical production ie paid for costumes, props, and put in a lot of mileage/meals in addition to directing the production, advertising expenses, etc (about $4200), The show had rave reviews, I've booked another production (this year), and will use this to promote myself and my other plays I have written; So, I created an LLC to be able to collect licensing fees, royalties, and such. I worked as an independent contractor for fees and 1099s in the past. I've been 'round and 'round re: "Start up" expenses for this particular production, and I'm not sure whether it would be simpler just to take Schedule C expenses.  (Trying to figure out mileage and meals for Start up is really confusing me). There are additional expenses after the LLC formation as well, which I assume I would just take off on the Schedule C. I created the LLC using my name, so I can have Show1, Show2, Show3, for example, and they are under the umbrella LLC. And this year, I'm solo funding another project that is going to probably be $7000 in expenses; however, it could lead to good income for the rest of 2026 and 2027. And, of course, these would be legit expenses I would take off in 2027. So, my question is: Since I've been "in the business" for 40 years, do I just take the expenses as regular, good, old-fashioned Schedule C expenses, not worry about "Start up" (since they are under $5000 anyway) and keep track of income from various shows, productions, fees and such with the Schedule C stating the LLC? The only difference between all my Schedule C's in the past is now I'm an LLC with an EIN number. (no employees).  I tried calling for "expert" advice and the wait was very long (since we're getting close to the deadline). 

Schedule 7 Line 24640 (eligible retiring allowance transfer – T4 Box 66) is being incorrectly limited by RRSP deduction room. This transfer should not be constrained by RRSP contribution limit per CRA rules. Example: $5,000 Box 66 transfer with only $1,200 RRSP room — software caps deduction incorrectly and when you override 24640, it does not carry the total $6,200.  It only carries through the $1,200.   I had to override 2 cells in Schedule 7.  Line 24640 and 20800