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posted Jan 13, 2022 3:50:00 PM

I have been unemployed since mid august 2021. do I put down my old occupation or do I put down unemployed?

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Level 15
Jan 13, 2022 3:58:20 PM

The IRS does not use "occupation" for anything that will affect your tax return.   Occupation is used for statistical purposes, so you can put whatever you want.

Expert Alumni
Jan 13, 2022 4:01:53 PM

Normal occupation is best. If you change careers, change the occupation.