topic I see that the box on the printed 1040 regarding whether my main home was in the U.S. for more than half of 2025 is unchecked. How do I add a check to that box? in Retirement tax questions

I see that the box on the printed 1040 regarding whether my main home was in the U.S. for more than half of 2025 is unchecked. How do I add a check to that box?

ssimmens — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:56:04 GMT

I'm using TurboTax Online premium. I don't remember Turbotax asking about this question.

Re: I see that the box on the printed 1040 regarding whether my main home was in the U.S. for more than half of 2025 is unchecked. How do I add a check to that box?

DoninGA — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:58:15 GMT

That box does not need to be checked unless you are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit.

The IRS will process a tax return and issue a tax refund without that box being checked.

Re: I see that the box on the printed 1040 regarding whether my main home was in the U.S. for more than half of 2025 is unchecked. How do I add a check to that box?

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:59:56 GMT

That box matters if you are getting earned income credit or if you or your spouse have some sort of immigration status issue; otherwise it does not affect anything.