Thanks for the reply. However....
The issue is that spreadsheet box A1=A2, as the supplementary information states that the foreign source income is 100% of total ordinary dividends (1099 box 1a). So foreign income equals worldwide income, and spreadsheet box A3 is zero.
And foreign qualified dividend income (via the supplementary information) is *less* than worldwide qualified dividend income (as noted in 1099 box 1b). So spreadsheet box B3 is positive.
So that generates the error.
This is for three Vanguard index funds. There is no other income generated by those funds. The only entries on form 1099-DIV are in columns 1a, 1b, and 7 (foreign tax paid).
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Supplementary information states: "To calculate the foreign source income, multiply the percentage shown by the amount in box 1a." That percentage is 100%, so it is the 1099 box 1a amount. It next states, "To calculate the qualified foreign dividend income, multiply the percentage shown by the amount in box 1a." (Those numbers are in the 70-95% range). And that latter calculation yields a number that is *less* than the box 1b amount. Again, the generates the error.
This is driving me crazy. Any answers/solutions would be appreciated! 🙂
Thanks
