DianeW777
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Deductions & credits

Yes, you can receive the Foreign Tax Credit. Do not enter the taxes paid to India in the 1099-DIV since it was not included there. Instead follow the steps in the link below and notice the question 'Choose the type of income' and select 'General category of income

  1. Add a country > Continue to the screen 'Foreign taxes paid in India'
  2. Enter your tax paid to India in the box 'Foreign Taxes on Other Income' >
  3. Continue to the screen 'Taxes paid or accrued' and select 'Foreign taxes were paid' > 
  4. Continue to enter 'Your country of residence' > Continue to the screen to select 'No, adjustments to the foreign tax carryover amounts are not necessary.' 
  5. Continue to answer this question again for AMT > Continue to finish. You will see the credit on Schedule 3 and carried to Form 1040, line 20.
  6. See the link below for additional information.
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