Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Level Basic Advanced Military International

Foreign Tax Credit and Completing Form 1116

Completing Form 1116

Part I (continued)

Line 2: Deductions

When computing taxable income from foreign sources for the foreign tax credit, subtract foreign income-related expenses, losses, etc., from foreign income.

On line 2, enter deductions that are definitely related to the foreign income such as expenses incurred to move to a new principal place of work outside the U.S.

Tip

For tax years 2018 to 2025, moving expenses are no longer deductible unless you are a member of the Armed Forces on active duty.

Form 1116, Line 2.