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    May 25, 2009, 10:26 AM
    Form 1116, foreign tax credit, prorate standard deduction?
    Hello,

    I need to fill two Forms 1116 Foreign Tax Credit, one for passive and one for general category income. When I get to line 3a, since I don't itemize deductions I need to place my standard deduction, which is 10900 for married filing jointly.

    My question is, do I need to prorate this amount between the two forms 1116, or do I place that amount in both?

    Thanks very much for your help!
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    May 25, 2009, 11:47 PM

    Use a tax software.
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    May 29, 2009, 02:18 PM

    You place the amount in both
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    Mar 19, 2011, 09:32 AM
    I have only passive foreign income of 4377. How much is the standard deduction?
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    Mar 22, 2011, 03:20 AM

    On form 1040, you standard deduction does not change.
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