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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 6:53:53 PM

If I go to school two days a week, is my occupation "student"?

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 6:53:55 PM

You can use whatever you want to use for "occupation."  The iRS only uses it for statistical purposes.

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 6:53:55 PM

You can use whatever you want to use for "occupation."  The iRS only uses it for statistical purposes.

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 6:53:56 PM

Okay. Thank you.

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 6:53:59 PM

The occupation really doesn't matter ... enter anything you want. 

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 6:54:00 PM

If you don't work then student is fine.