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HandiTax - Error CMN.ATO.GEN.000416 Invalid Non-Individual Name Format in HandiTax

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SBR Error: CMN.ATO.GEN.000416 Invalid Non-Individual Name Format

This error means a non-individual name contains repeated characters like hyphens, apostrophes or spaces. Common issues include:

  • Double spaces within the name.

  • A space at the end of the name.

  • Repeated hyphens or apostrophes.

This can occur in the main form, worksheets or schedules.

To resolve:

  1. Log in to HandiTax and Select the tax return.

  2. Delete and manually re-enter each non-individual name.

  3. Check for and remove repeated characters.

  4. Make sure there are no trailing spaces.

  5. After each change, revalidate the form to check for errors.

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