The problem seems to be that there is a data entry screen that is supposed to appear in the 1099-DIV interview if there is an amount in box 6 that asks for the foreign source dividends but that screen does not appear so the final review tags the missing data as an error. Most brokers will show the foreign source dividends somewhere on the statements that they send. Just enter that amount for box 6d, repeat the 1099-DIV interview and the missing screen will appear.
Then go to the 1116 interview and when you indicate that the only foreign tax is on a 1099-DIV, the software will find the 1099-DIV with box 6 and properly enter it.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
