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

esliej25 · ‎April 15, 2025

SharonD007

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

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xmasbaby0

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?

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