Further to my previous posts on this topic.... On the Tax & Int Wks, TT calculates the Total Available Income on Line 1a(5) for determining the General Sales Tax deduction.  I understand this calculation but note that TT has an error on Line 1a(1) where they reference Form 1040 Line 7.  The correct reference should be Line 11.  In the calculation of Total Available Income, the correct value is used, it's just the worksheet reference that is incorrect (TT, you need better proofreaders and quality control). The Gross Income from All Sources used to calculate the foreign tax credit on Form 1116 is $11,466 higher than the Total Available Income.  It seems like they should be the same.  I am still not able to back into the TT-calculated amount.  And, of course, the higher the Total available Income, the larger the deduction, while the higher the Gross Income from All Sources, the lower the Foreign Tax Credit.  Both calculations are opposite of what you want to minimize taxes. Too bad TT does not respond to these obvious problems in the software. ... View more

I would encourage you to carefully work through the instructions that you copied from TT and posted and then realize the instructions are, indeed, flawed. ... View more

I also have this problem.  In my case, the difference between TT's calculation and mine is about $10k.  It's not clear if that is causing an error in the foreign tax credit.  And I agree that the TT instructions for this Line 3eA are flawed.  As to social security, I believe the amount to include is the total amount (Form 1040 Line 6a) rather the taxable amount (Form 1040 Line 6b). Similarly, I suspect the intent is to use Form 1040 Line 5a rather than 5b.  Finally, for the references to Form D, it's not clear how losses are handled.  I sure wish TT was responsive to these kinds of problems. ... View more

I am having a similar problem.  I cannot see how the TT determined gross income is being determined.  I have carefully added the amounts specified in the TT help and get about $4000 less than the TT amount.  Also, the TT help has at least 2 errors.  First, taxable social security payments must be included in gross income.  Second, the 11th "plus" item in the list is, "Schedule K-1 Worksheet - Partnerships Box 16, Code B (if it has a value); otherwise income reported on line 1, 2, OR 3 plus any amount on line".  But, the worksheet does not have a Box 16.  I believe the reference should be to Schedule K-1, not the worksheet.  And, since I am not able to match the TT amount, there must be another error. ... View more