When do you check the box for: "check here if your main home and your spouse's if filing joint return was in the US for more than half of 2025"

jslevitt · ‎March 20, 2026

xmasbaby0

That box is only important if you are trying to get earned income credit.

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VolvoGirl

In March 2026 they added a check box to be verified at the end of the filing process. If you have the Desktop program be sure to Check for updates.

VolvoGirl

Found a post with a screenshot.

You can check the box when you do the Federal Review. You will get a screen that says "Let's take a second look at your info".

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When do you check the box for: "check here if your main home and your spouse's if filing joint return was in the US for more than half of 2025"