I (using TT Premier) am receiving an error in my IL return that says: "Schedule EIC: IL EITC Box should be checked." I am not claiming EIC. I see no Schedule EIC in my forms. I have no dependents and make too much to qualify. Please advise.

user17706633330 · ‎February 09, 2026

MarilynG1

I'd advise returning to your Federal return and stepping through the EIC interview in the Deductions section. At the end you should get a screen saying 'you don't qualify for this credit' which should prevent it from flowing into your Illinois return.

If you're using TurboTax Desktop, in FORMS mode, you could delete Schedule EIC from your Federal return and your IL returns.

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jsmchi

Exact same situation. Don't qualify and not attempting to apply for EITC. Going into the earned Income Credit (EIC)" question gives "It turns out you don't qualify for this credit". Rerunning state review shows same error per other poster. In FORMS view, I don't see a "schedule EIC" under FED or IL.

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I (using TT Premier) am receiving an error in my IL return that says: "Schedule EIC: IL EITC Box should be checked." I am not claiming EIC. I see no Schedule EIC in my forms. I have no dependents and make too much to qualify. Please advise.