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mckinly16
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Occupation

On our 2023 return, TurboTax asks about occupations. My wife is now a full time student as of August 2024 but wasn’t a student in 2023. Should I list her as a student or enter in her occupation in 2023?

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Occupation

The IRS only uses "occupation" for statistical purposes;   the occupation you enter has no effect at all on your refund or tax due.  Since you are preparing a 2023 return, it would make sense to use the occupation she had in 2023, but it will not really matter.

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