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Yes, I agree the IRS wording is ambiguous at best, but its wording does suggest that you can only claim these on Form 8960 if you itemize your deductions. No, there is no provision for overidding this and even if there was, there is no clear basis for this decision and could result in an audit.

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Here's how to get all the forms and schedules.   TurboTax Online: Sign in to your TurboTax Account. Scroll down to the "Your tax returns & documents" section. Select the specific tax year you need (e.g., 2024). Click "Add a State" (you aren't actually adding one, but this "unlocks" the return so you can access the Print Center). In the left-hand menu, select Tax Tools > Print Center. Select Print, save or preview this year's return. The Key Step: Look for a checkbox or dropdown that says "Include government and TurboTax worksheets" or "All forms." Click View/Print to generate the full PDF, which will now include every schedule (like Schedule C, D, or E) and the internal worksheets.   TurboTax Desktop: If you used the software installed on your computer, you must open the specific program for that year (e.g., open the TurboTax 2024 app). Open your saved .tax file. Go to File > Print. In the print window, select the radio button for "All forms and worksheets." Choose "Save as PDF" to keep a digital copy with every detail.

if you do not have a FTC carryover from 2024, Form 1116 is not required for 2025, as it is under $300. You merely enter only the FTC amount on that line of the 1099-Div - no linking to Form 1116.     doubling most likeley means you entered the FTC on the 1099-Div and again on Form 1116. 

Since you are in the forms mode in the return, go to your Form 1116.  Toward the top of the form, put a check mark that says Quick Zoom to Foreign Tax Credit Worksheet. Scroll down to 3(5). if you see an amount, you may delete it since the box is tan and editable. That should remove the duplicate entry.   Before, you do this, check the total at the bottom of the entry and look at total itemized deductions not definitely related.  If the total is $4722, then the calculation was done correctly. If it $9444, then there is a duplication issue but it should be remedied by deleting the dulicate entry in the way I described.   @catmouse40