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posted Feb 28, 2022 3:33:57 PM

It is telling me to check this entry but I dont UNDERSTAND WHAT IT IS WANTING/ pRINCIPAL PLACE OF ABODE

What is this Principal abode

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Level 15
Feb 28, 2022 3:43:41 PM

It means the location of your main residence.

Expert Alumni
Feb 28, 2022 3:49:47 PM

Line 13a of IRS Form 8812 states:

 

(A) Check here if you (or your spouse if married filing jointly) had a principal place of abode in the United States for more than half of 2021.

 

"Abode" means one's home, habitation, residence, domicile, or place of dwelling.

 

  • Go to Federal / Deductions & Credits / Your tax breaks / You and your family / Advance payments, Child Tax Credit....
  • Click Start / Edit / Add to the right.
  • Answer the 'abode' question at the screen Let's start with where you spent the most time in 2021.