Last year 2023 I was homeless residing in a homeless shelter, & facing hardships (Feb. 19th-Dec. 1st). Now have my home, still hardships. How to show this to file taxes?

[nshakur]

Do I claim the EITC, or what is it called?

My income tax info stated that I didn't reside at a main address in the U.S. ("less than 6 months"), yet I have. I was homeless for a while and had to use the shelter's address. Thus most of my funds that were to be received from work, aren't due to this. What should I do?

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

Use the mailing address on your tax return where you want to receive mail from the IRS.  You do not need to enter anything about being homeless on your tax return; there is no place to enter that.   If you qualify for Earned Income Credit it will be added to line 27 of your Form 1040 automatically.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899157-what-are-the-qualifications-for-the-earned-income-credit-e...

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/use-the-eitc-assistant

PREVIEW 1040

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901539-how-do-i-preview-my-turbotax-online-return-before-filing

[Critter-3 · Accepted solution]

You are confusing the answer to the question did you live in the United States for more than 6 months it does not say did you live in the same place in the United States for 6 months. Go back and answer the question yes this time and the earned income credit will be presented to you if you're eligible for it.