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Try entering foreign tax paid in the search box, instead. This will get you to an overview to select whether you wanted the itemized deduction or credit.

 

However, to unselect that there were foreign taxes paid, please return to the original entry. See below for instructions to return to various entries:

  • Dividends:
    • In the search box, enter 1099div and select the Jump to link in the search results.
    • If an amount was reported on Box 7, foreign tax paid, then the foreign tax paid box checked.
  • Interest:
    • In the search box, enter 1099int and select the Jump to link in the search results.
    • If an amount was reported on Box 6, foreign tax paid, then the foreign tax paid box checked.
  • Schedule K-1:
    • An amount may be carrying from Schedule K-1 regarding foreign income taxes paid. 
  • Foreign Earned Income:
    • In the search box, enter foreign earned income and select the Jump to link in the search results.

For more information, see: 

Where do I enter the foreign tax credit (Form 1116) or deduction for 2020?

Filing IRS Form 1116 to Claim the Foreign Tax Credit - TurboTax Tax Tips & Videos

 

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