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retirement and occupation status

user17707608729 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:19:51 GMT

If retire during the year does your occupation change to retired since that is your 12/31 status?

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:21:39 GMT

The IRS only uses "occupation" for statistical purposes so you can put whatever you prefer. It will have no effect on your tax due or refund.

DoninGA — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:21:57 GMT

The occupation entry is only used for statistical purposes, so you can use either one. Entering Retired would be fine.

user17707608729 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:26:55 GMT

Okay thanks. I thought that but just wanted to make sure.

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