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Returning Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 11:30:38 PM

For 2017 taxes, what should i put my occupation as? in 2017 i was a student, i graduated the december of 2017 and got a job right away in december itself.

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 11:30:39 PM

The iRS does not care much what you say for occupation.  If you were a student for most of 2017, "Student" is fine.

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 11:30:39 PM

The iRS does not care much what you say for occupation.  If you were a student for most of 2017, "Student" is fine.

Returning Member
Jun 4, 2019 11:30:41 PM

thank you

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 11:30:42 PM

You are welcome.  Congrats on getting a job right after graduating!