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@dstautz1  agreeing with my colleague @Mike9241  on the path forward  i.e. try to use the  safe harbor ( the non-form 1116 and its limitations ), just wanted to add  that TurboTax uses  a quite fair but complicated method  of US tax  allocation  between the  domestic and the foreign source incomes.  It uses the taxable income  ratio  --- for each income source it allocates the deductions applicable to that income.  Thus if you use itemized deduction, Turbo  allocates itemized deduction to the world income and to each of the foreign source incomes based on a  ratio  foreign source income to world income and then uses  the resultant   "adjusted gross income " for each source to world income AGI  ( line 11 of  form 1040 ) to allocate the  US tax to each income  source.  It is this  tax that is eligible for foreign tax credit ( i.e. the lesser of Foreign tax paid and  this allocated US tax ). I am aware that for most tax payers this detail is immaterial but if one is interested in the actual mechanics of  .... 

If you received a "Success" message but your data hasn't appeared in TurboTax, it is likely due to recent browser security updates regarding Local Network Access.   To fix this you need to allow TurboTax to securely retrieve your data through your browser settings: Locate the View Site Information icon (the "tune" or "lock" icon) on the far left of your address bar, just before the URL. Find Local Network Access in the dropdown menu. Toggle the switch to ON. Refresh the page and attempt your import again. What do I do when my data isn't imported into TurboTax Desktop even though it says successful import in my browser? If permissions aren't the issue, one of the following factors may be at play: Brokerage Delays: While most forms arrive by January 31, many brokerages delay Consolidated 1099s (like the 1099-B) until mid-February due to complex reporting requirements. Availability: Your brokerage must specifically "release" the import file to TurboTax. If it isn’t ready, we recommend checking back. Connection Blocks: Active VPNs or aggressive Anti-Virus software can occasionally block the import feature between your bank and TurboTax. Try disabling them temporarily or switching to a different browser. Helpful TurboTax Articles: What if I can't import my 1099? How can I fix my 1099 import issue? How do I import my 1099s? How do I enter a large number of stock transactions in TurboTax?

If you received a "Success" message but your data hasn't appeared in TurboTax, it is likely due to recent browser security updates regarding Local Network Access.   To fix this you need to allow TurboTax to securely retrieve your data through your browser settings: Locate the View Site Information icon (the "tune" or "lock" icon) on the far left of your address bar, just before the URL. Find Local Network Access in the dropdown menu. Toggle the switch to ON. Refresh the page and attempt your import again. What do I do when my data isn't imported into TurboTax Desktop even though it says successful import in my browser? If permissions aren't the issue, one of the following factors may be at play: Brokerage Delays: While most forms arrive by January 31, many brokerages delay Consolidated 1099s (like the 1099-B) until mid-February due to complex reporting requirements. Availability: Your brokerage must specifically "release" the import file to TurboTax. If it isn’t ready, we recommend checking back. Connection Blocks: Active VPNs or aggressive Anti-Virus software can occasionally block the import feature between your bank and TurboTax. Try disabling them temporarily or switching to a different browser. Helpful TurboTax Articles: What if I can't import my 1099? How can I fix my 1099 import issue? How do I import my 1099s? How do I enter a large number of stock transactions in TurboTax?

If you received a "Success" message but your data hasn't appeared in TurboTax, it is likely due to recent browser security updates regarding Local Network Access.   To fix this you need to allow TurboTax to securely retrieve your data through your browser settings: Locate the View Site Information icon (the "tune" or "lock" icon) on the far left of your address bar, just before the URL. Find Local Network Access in the dropdown menu. Toggle the switch to ON. Refresh the page and attempt your import again. What do I do when my data isn't imported into TurboTax Desktop even though it says successful import in my browser? If permissions aren't the issue, one of the following factors may be at play: Brokerage Delays: While most forms arrive by January 31, many brokerages delay Consolidated 1099s (like the 1099-B) until mid-February due to complex reporting requirements. Availability: Your brokerage must specifically "release" the import file to TurboTax. If it isn’t ready, we recommend checking back. Connection Blocks: Active VPNs or aggressive Anti-Virus software can occasionally block the import feature between your bank and TurboTax. Try disabling them temporarily or switching to a different browser. Helpful TurboTax Articles: What if I can't import my 1099? How can I fix my 1099 import issue? How do I import my 1099s? How do I enter a large number of stock transactions in TurboTax?

Did you e-file your tax return and was it accepted? Only the IRS and your State control when and if a Federal or State tax refund is Approved and Issued.   You complete your tax return by finishing all 3 Steps in the File section. In Step 3, to e-file your tax return, you must click on the large button labeled "Transmit my returns now".   After completing the File section and e-filing your tax return you will receive two emails from TurboTax. The first email when your tax return was transmitted and the second email when the tax return has either been accepted or rejected.   Note - Once a tax return has been Accepted by the IRS or a State, TurboTax receives no further information concerning the tax return or the status of any tax refund.  Only the taxpayer listed on the tax return can obtain the status of a tax refund or a tax return.

Yes, a carryback from 2024 is considered an adjustment to your 2023 foreign tax credit. Because you are amending 2024 at the same time, the 2023 program doesn't automatically know what happened in the 2024 file. It requires manual entry in that "Adjustments" table to bridge the gap. Now, follow these steps to correct the error and not cause the loop.   Switch to Forms Mode: In the Desktop version, click the Forms icon in the top right.  Find the Worksheet: In the left-hand list, find the Foreign Tax Credit Comp Wks (Form 1116). Locate the Carryover/Carryback Table: Scroll down to the table titled "Foreign Tax Credit Carryover Adjustments." Manual Entry is Necessary: If the software deleted the previous year's carryover data in this specific table, you do have to re-enter it manually.  Check your original (un-amended) 2023 return or your 2022 records. Enter the carryover amounts from those years into the corresponding boxes. Once the "running total" of previous years is present, the software will allow the 2024 carryback amount to sit at the bottom without triggering an error.                    

Try deleting Form 1099-G and re-entering it.     Open TurboTax and your return Select Tax Tools from the menu on the left side Select Tools In the pop-up window select Delete a form Find Forms 1099-G and select the trash can. Refer to the TurboTax help article How do I view and delete forms in TurboTax Online? for more details.   Before you re-enter the form, try closing TurboTax, clearing your cache and deleting your cookies. Review the TurboTax Help article How to clear your cache and How do I delete cookies? for specific instructions for your browser. Also, reboot your computer.

Can you confirm that your medical expense (insurance?) wiped our your QBI and that the issue is resolved?   Thank you for confirming in another thread. Glad it worked out.    [Edited 03/02/26| 11:49am PST]    @user17720403316:  (edited)   

Once your return is filed, TurboTax has no control over the processing or the timing when the IRS releases your refund.    The IRS states that most federal tax refunds are issued within 21 days of acceptance, however, some may take longer if they require additional review. Also, by law, the IRS cannot issue EITC or ACTC refunds before mid-February. This applies to your entire refund, not just the portion related to those specific credits.   Here are a few FAQs to help you track your refund: When will I get my federal tax refund? How do I track my state refund? Why does Where's My Refund say "approved" but TurboTax still says "accepted"? Why do some refunds take longer than others? What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days?

That green checkmark should indicate that the error is fixed.  While there are no guarantees in life this seems like a good click to refile moment.  If it bounces back again come back here and I will escalate this up the food chain.

Once your return is filed, TurboTax has no control over the processing or the timing when the IRS releases your refund.    The IRS states that most federal tax refunds are issued within 21 days of acceptance, however, some may take longer if they require additional review. Also, by law, the IRS cannot issue EITC or ACTC refunds before mid-February. This applies to your entire refund, not just the portion related to those specific credits.   Your refund could be offset. The IRS and State Governments have the ability to offset a refund to pay for certain past due debts.  You generally will receive a letter stating what the offset was for.    The IRS provides a toll-free number, (800) 304-3107, to call for information about tax offsets.   Here are a few FAQs to help you track your refund: When will I get my federal tax refund? How do I track my state refund? Why does Where's My Refund say "approved" but TurboTax still says "accepted"? Why do some refunds take longer than others? What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days?