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Yes you do however you can use either the foreign tax credit or Sch A deduction so you are not double taxed.
Both the credit and the deduction are entered in the same place.
After entering all your foreign income, here's what you do:
In most cases, taking the credit works out better than the deduction. We'll help you decide which one's best for you when you go through the foreign tax screens.
If you choose to take the credit (most people do), we'll attach Form 1116, Foreign Tax Credit if your situation requires it.
Note: You won't be able to take a credit or deduction for taxes paid (or accrued) on excluded foreign earned income or housing. This is because excluded income and housing isn't taxed in the first place.
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