@umiboo , I am at a major disadvantage because I am not familiar with the screens for the ON-Line product. However, I have windows Home & Business and the screens should be pretty similar. Since I cannot see your return, to be able to make sense of your issue and/or replicate the situation, please could you provide the following info. at least ( the more the better ).
(a) You a US person ( citizen/GreenCard ) ? How about your spouse if you are filing MFJ ?
(b) Which country is your tax home?
(c) The child/children has/have passive income and to be taxed at parent's rate ? Are they also US persons ?
(d) Since you said your income is essentially active ONLY ( employed by local entity and/or self-employed), is all your income excluded by form 2555 or is there some residual eligible for FTC. If so what is the magnitude ( roughly ) ?
(e) Is this your first year with this situation /issue ?
Any other helpful/ pertinent information ?
I will circle back once I hear from you --yes ?
