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The following diagnostic is generating:

A deduction for state income taxes has been taken on Schedule A. The deduction for state income taxes may need to be allocated to foreign source income. Refer to IRS Pub. 514 for more information.

Solution:

If the deduction needs to be allocated to foreign source income, go to Screen 35.1, Foreign Tax Credit (1116) and input the amount to be allocated in the field labeled State Income Taxes in the Deductions and Losses section.