https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/what-job-do-i-put-down-is-it-the-one-that-i-got-my-w-2-from-from-or-the-new-one-i-am-currently-in/01/2066995#M744009 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:55:39 GMT grapeyam12 2021-03-12T08:55:39Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/what-job-do-i-put-down-is-it-the-one-that-i-got-my-w-2-from-from-or-the-new-one-i-am-currently-in/01/2066995#M744009 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:55:39 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/what-job-do-i-put-down-is-it-the-one-that-i-got-my-w-2-from-from-or-the-new-one-i-am-currently-in/01/2066995#M744009 grapeyam12 2021-03-12T08:55:39Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-what-job-do-i-put-down-is-it-the-one-that-i-got-my-w-2-from-from-or-the-new-one-i-am-currentl/01/2067798#M744262 <P><SPAN style="font-size:14px"><SPAN style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">It doesn't really matter. The IRS requires we ask you. Enter the one you currently have.&nbsp;</SPAN></SPAN></P> <UL> <LI><SPAN style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><SPAN style="font-size:14px">The most important thing is to enter all your income, if you're&nbsp;</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="font-size:11.0pt"><SPAN style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif"><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/filing-and-paying-taxes/help/do-i-need-to-file-a-federal-return-this-year/00/25546" target="_blank"><SPAN style="font-size:10.5pt"><SPAN style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif"><SPAN style="color:#0363d3">required to file</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="font-size:10.5pt"><SPAN style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif"><SPAN style="color:#2d3338">&nbsp;an income tax return.&nbsp;</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></LI> </UL> <P><SPAN style="font-size:14px"><SPAN style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><SPAN style="color:#444444">An <STRONG>occupation</STRONG> is what you do for work, but if you’re retired, a student or a stay-at-home parent, that can be your occupation as well.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="font-size:14px"><SPAN style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">&nbsp;</SPAN></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="font-size:14px"><SPAN style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><SPAN style="color:#444444">Some examples of job descriptions are listed below:&nbsp;</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <UL> <LI><SPAN style="font-size:14px"><SPAN style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><SPAN style="color:#444444">Retired</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></LI> <LI><SPAN style="font-size:14px"><SPAN style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><SPAN style="color:#444444">Student</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></LI> <LI><SPAN style="font-size:14px"><SPAN style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><SPAN style="color:#444444">Teacher</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></LI> <LI><SPAN style="font-size:14px"><SPAN style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><SPAN style="color:#444444">Cashier</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></LI> <LI><SPAN style="font-size:14px"><SPAN style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><SPAN style="color:#444444">Truck driver</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></LI> <LI><SPAN style="font-size:14px"><SPAN style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><SPAN style="color:#444444">Hair stylist</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></LI> <LI><SPAN style="font-size:14px"><SPAN style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><SPAN style="color:#444444">Unemployed</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></LI> </UL> Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:31:54 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-what-job-do-i-put-down-is-it-the-one-that-i-got-my-w-2-from-from-or-the-new-one-i-am-currentl/01/2067798#M744262 HelenC12 2021-03-12T15:31:54Z