No, the IRS will not automatically correct your Tax Return to include the Earned Income Credit (EIC).
You will need to Amend your Tax Return by filing Form 1040-X to include Schedule EIC.
You can click here for instructions on Amending your tax return: How to Change a Tax Return You Already Filed.
Once you begin the Amend process, follow these steps to uncheck the "Inmate or Halfway House" Box in TurboTax:
- Click "Federal" from the left side-bar.
- Click "Edit/Add" next to the W2 section.
- Click "Edit" next to your W2 and step through the input process again.
- Click "Continue" through the input process and questions until you get to the question "Do any of these uncommon situations apply to this W2?
- Make sure the Inmate or Halfway House Box is NOT checked
- Repeat this process for each of your W2s