Foreign tax credit for Social Security Tax Withheld and Medicare Tax Withheld

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tsuchiya
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Foreign tax credit for Social Security Tax Withheld and Medicare Tax Withheld

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Can we claim foreign tax credit on CRA tax returns for "Social Security Tax Withheld" and "Medicare Tax Withheld" reported on a W2?

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nelsona
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Re: Foreign tax credit for Social Security Tax Withheld and Medicare Tax Withheld

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yes, against the Cdn tax on the wages you report on your CDn return, plus the IRS and state tax you calculate on your US return (not on your W-2)
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