topic During review, asked for detailed explanation for Line 3b Col-a, which is calculated by TT. Post said right click on line, does not work. How is it calculated? in Retirement tax questions

During review, asked for detailed explanation for Line 3b Col-a, which is calculated by TT. Post said right click on line, does not work. How is it calculated?

wldtexas — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:08:04 GMT

Not sure if you are asking about Form 1116, but if so I h...

cabe-franklin — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:08:05 GMT

Not sure if you are asking about Form 1116, but if so I have the same issue. I think this is relevant from the IRS instructions:

>>>Line 3b. Enter on line 3b any other deductions that don't definitely relate to any specific type of income (for example, the deduction for alimony paid from Schedule 1 (Form 1040), line 31a).<<<

For me this was an IRA contribution and self-employment tax. Not tied to any particular geography, so the form lets you use a share of them here.

Not sure if you are asking about Form 1116, but if so I h...

cabe-franklin — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:08:07 GMT

Not sure if you are asking about Form 1116, but if so I have the same issue. I think this is relevant from the IRS instructions:

For me this was an IRA contribution and self-employment tax. Not tied to any particular geography, so the form lets you use a share of them here.

Not sure if you are asking about Form 1116, but if so I h...

cabe-franklin — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:08:08 GMT

Not sure if you are asking about Form 1116, but if so I have the same issue. I think this is relevant from the IRS instructions:

For me this was an IRA contribution and self-employment tax. Not tied to any particular geography, so the form lets you use a share of them here.