Oh.  I should have put the method in.  I used the A method with the desktop Premium software.  For now, I chose column A and left the country blank on line 8 of the appropriate 1099-Div worksheet.  The software has accepted that and no longer protests that the form is in error.  I'm assuming from your explanation that Form 1116 doesn't actually exist for my return and this choice of column won't make much difference.  Thanks for getting back. ... View more

I had the same problem with 4 foreign tax credit error messages.  Your fix was very helpful in clearing 3 of the 4 errors.  On the fourth I was asked to choose column A, B, or C.  Since I haven't filled out the form I don't know which to choose.  Box 8 is also highlighted in pink on the form asking which country the tax was paid to (that would be Canada).  If you have any suggestions, I would appreciate them. Thank you.   ... View more