How do I apply a 2018 foreign tax credit to my 2017 tax return?

[pharoldk]

I had no income tax due and could not apply the credit in 2018. I paid enough tax in 2017 to cover the credit.

[DanaB · Accepted solution]

You will have to amend your 2017 tax return to carry back the credit. Please see this FAQ on how to amend a prior year return:

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Please see IRS Foreign Tax Credit detailed information.