I earned Interest income from savings bank and fixed deposit accounts in India. Tax was withheld at source for this. I entered this amount in Box 4 of 1099. Correct?

 
DDollar
Expert Alumni

Retirement tax questions

If it was US Federal tax withheld, the answer is Yes.  If it was foreign tax (India) it would be entered in Box 6.

Retirement tax questions

If I make this change, it says that I now owe more tax to the US government. But this doesn't make sense; I've already paid this tax in another country. Why am I being taxed again?
DDollar
Expert Alumni

Retirement tax questions

That is correct.  It will be taxed again, but you can claim a foreign tax credit.  

Retirement tax questions

I believe I had a credit last year as well. I had a number in Form 1116 - Line 30 for 2017. Does this matter? How do I handle this?