Thank you, wow all I can say is this is all very very complicated. Let me read try to mimic the steps you described in Turbo tax and hoping I don't encounter anymore blockers. Than you for your continued help here.
Do I need to indicate the foreign taxes already paid on the gov pension or is that something we need to enter in 1099-R?
I am curious about your response: "Some time it is better/more beneficial to just claim the safe harbor amount ( while all income must be recognized , there is no requirement to recognize all taxes paid to a foreign taxing authority )."
I am trying to reflect my foreign income and foreign paid taxes if that helps with tax credits to eventually get health insurance from obamacare.
