The checkbox on the 1040 and 1040-SR for your home being in the United States is specifically for the Earned Income Tax 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.
This is located in a strange place. The IRS may change it, but it probably won't occur this year.
See IRS guidance on The EIC related changes to the 1040
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