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posted Apr 15, 2025 6:27:44 PM

If I am like a stay at home parent right now, what do I put under occupation?

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Expert Alumni
Apr 15, 2025 6:28:51 PM

You can put, Stay at Home Parent.  What you put doesn't effect your tax return.

Level 15
Apr 15, 2025 6:30:07 PM

The IRS only uses "occupation" for statistical purposes.  You can put whatever you want--like "domestic goddess."   But -----if you are a stay at home parent---do you have taxable income to enter?