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proudgrandma30
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Should I check "Retired" or "Employed" when asked to indicate my employment status on December 31 if I am both retired and employed?

 
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Anita01
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Should I check "Retired" or "Employed" when asked to indicate my employment status on December 31 if I am both retired and employed?

You can choose either, depending on whether you spend more time being retired or employed.  The IRS just uses this as a kind of census data.

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DoninGA
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Should I check "Retired" or "Employed" when asked to indicate my employment status on December 31 if I am both retired and employed?

Your choice.  The occupation is only used for statistical purposes
Anita01
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Should I check "Retired" or "Employed" when asked to indicate my employment status on December 31 if I am both retired and employed?

You can choose either, depending on whether you spend more time being retired or employed.  The IRS just uses this as a kind of census data.

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