Hi @SusanY1,
I am in a very similar position to the previous post. I am trying to find how to enter foreign tax on wages from a job abroad.
Your instructions were generally correct. Though, in my case, the income is from a regular foreign employer that does not provide a W-2. Instead, I have selected "A statement from my foreign employer," as that is what I have. From there, I've entered the income and entered incorrect dates for the Physical Residence test, as you suggest, and Form 2555 is deleted.
Under Estimates and Other Taxes Paid, selecting Foreign Taxes, I see
"We’ll check if you’re eligible for the Foreign Tax Credit."
...Continue...
"Did you pay foreign taxes in 2019?"
...Yes, I paid foreign taxes this year...Continue...
Then I get: "You’ll need to finish adding your foreign tax payments
You haven’t entered the amount of any foreign tax payments you made.
Go to Wages & Income to enter any income you earned while working in another country and the taxes you paid. You can also enter info from your 1099-INT, 1099-DIV and K-1 forms, which includes foreign taxes paid.
Once you’re done, go to Deductions & Credits to see if you’re eligible for the Foreign Tax Credit."
I just can't seem to find where I can put in the foreign tax on earned income. Any more ideas?
