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Here is a bit of background. In 2010 I had income from Canada and the US. Paid my taxes in both countries but the tax amount I had calculated for Canada was incorrect. So, during 2011, I had to send a check to the Canadian government.
My question is, how do I account for those taxes in filing my US taxes for 2011? Can I include the amount in schedule "Other taxes"? If no, what is the proper way? I had income both from Canada and the United States in 2011 as well.
You can include the tax payment as a decuction of schedule A of 1040 as a foreign tax.
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