I earned interest income from a CD in a foreign bank account.
1. How do I report it properly on my tax return?
2. How do I claim the foreign tax credit regarding the taxes I paid in this country related to this income?
I tried to enter this income as a 1099-INT, however, the system won't accept it unless I enter a FEIN. This bank is outside the US and doesn't have a FEIN. I read multiple posts on this topic, but nobody seems to have found a satisfying solution. Just entering 11-1111111 or 99-999999 is not acceptable.
