Expenses incurred while seeking a new job may be deductible on your taxes. But do you know which ones?
A number of websites highlight the criteria for taking a job-search tax deduction. Here’s a sampling of sites:
AARP: Lists seven tips for taking a job-search tax deduction:
aarp.org/money/taxes/info-07-2010/tax-tips-for-job-seekers.html
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Bankrate.com: Covers write-offs individuals can take and tax-deduction rules related to looking for work:
bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/deducting-job-search-costs.aspx
EFile.com: Provides information about specific job-hunt tax deductions:
efile.com/tax-deduction/employee-expense-deduction/job-search-expenses.asp
Moving.com: Sheds light on four key job-hunting deduction areas:
moving.com/articles/job-hunting.asp
Taxmama.com: Spotlights the seven criteria for job-search tax deductions:
taxmama.com/asktaxmama/job-search-expenses-can-be-tax-deductible