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Deductions & credits
You have difficulty because Turbotax put the entries for this type of FTC under deductions and credits >estimates and other taxes. once you get to this section select start/update for Foreign Taxes. Note that Turbotax says that you must enter foreign taxes reported on dividends, interest and K-1 before starting this section. read each page. you'll come to a page that asks you to select a method for computing the FTC for alternative minimum tax purposes. if you choose a method in the past, you must continue to use it. if not you get to select either the simplified or other method. Can't say which is best for you. For ease of entry, I chose the simplified method.
more screens until you get to one that asks for the category which is passive - just like dividends and interest
more screens - read them and answer the questions
another screen asks for description and amount - enter foreign capital gains and the amount of the gain - note amounts must be converted to US $
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/yearly-average-currency-exchange-rates
more screens read what they ask and answer as applicable
finally, a page that asks about foreign taxes paid to India
select the question that starts with No
enter the FTC paid as converted into US $ on the line for other income
enter the date paid in 2023
done
based on the tax rate in India vs your effective US rate you may not get full credit for the taxes paid to India
you should review the 1116 but that can't be done until you pay your fees. Finish the return first before paying and reviewing.