Can you deduct
job hunting expenses from your taxes this year?
Not exact matches
These deductions can come
from work - related travel, accommodations, debt - interest, charitable donations and moving charges, costs related to
job hunting, and home office
expenses for those who are self - employed.
Even if they qualify to put their
job hunting expenses on their tax returns,
job seekers can only benefit
from it if they itemize their deductions on Schedule A of the 1040.
Qualifying
expenses include the cost of want - ads, employment agency fees, printing and mailing resumes, and travel
expenses such as transportation, lodging and 50 % of food if your
job hunting takes you away
from home overnight.