Why is the boxed uncheck on my return: "Check here if your main home and your spouses, if filing a joint return was in the US for more than half of 2025"?

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Why is the boxed uncheck on my return: "Check here if your main home and your spouses, if filing a joint return was in the US for more than half of 2025"?

That box does not have to be checked unless you are receiving the Earned Income Credit.

Why is the boxed uncheck on my return: "Check here if your main home and your spouses, if filing a joint return was in the US for more than half of 2025"?

The check box on the 1040 for your home being in the United States is specifically for the Earned Income Credit.

The box can only be checked if you qualify for the Earned Income Credit.
There are significant age, income and‌ child requirements.
If the box is not checked, it will not affect your tax return.

See IRS guidance on The EIC checkbox

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