https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-am-still-learning-a-new-trade-and-not-earning-income-how-do-i-fill-in-occupation/01/3170816#M1165096 technically do not have a job, how do i fill in occupation? Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:18:43 GMT wpbqt25 2026-02-11T04:18:43Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-am-still-learning-a-new-trade-and-not-earning-income-how-do-i-fill-in-occupation/01/3170816#M1165096 technically do not have a job, how do i fill in occupation? Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:18:43 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-am-still-learning-a-new-trade-and-not-earning-income-how-do-i-fill-in-occupation/01/3170816#M1165096 wpbqt25 2026-02-11T04:18:43Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-i-am-still-learning-a-new-trade-and-not-earning-income-how-do-i-fill-in-occupation/01/3170822#M1165099 <P>The IRS does not use "occupation" for anything other than statistical purposes, so you can put in anything and it will have no effect on your tax due or refund.&nbsp; How about&nbsp; "apprentice"&nbsp; ?</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>But----if you have no income----what are you entering on a tax return?</P> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:04:05 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-i-am-still-learning-a-new-trade-and-not-earning-income-how-do-i-fill-in-occupation/01/3170822#M1165099 xmasbaby0 2024-02-06T20:04:05Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-i-am-still-learning-a-new-trade-and-not-earning-income-how-do-i-fill-in-occupation/01/3170824#M1165101 <P>The occupation you fill in on your tax return is for statistical purposes only. It does not affect your taxes.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>You can use any occupation you like.</P> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:02:12 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-i-am-still-learning-a-new-trade-and-not-earning-income-how-do-i-fill-in-occupation/01/3170824#M1165101 MinhT1 2024-02-06T20:02:12Z