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Posted by: Brittany G.
I've noticed that a lot of you have questions about if your specific job search taxes are deductible. My advice would be to contact a tax specialist and they will be able to give you an exact answer. Good luck!
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Posted by: Wayne B
I read some of the comments posted by others and I have to say this article sounds outdated. By that I mean in this day and age everything is done using the internet when looking and submitting ones resume and even filling out an application. But the article does not address if one internet expense can be deductible. So far every job I have applied for was through the internet. Also in today age almost every one has a computer and can type up their own resume and print it out which helps the unemployed save some money when every penny counts. Can I deduct the cost of resume paper if I was to print out my resume myself? Also in this day and age if a person was let go due to downsizing and position eliminations and has to look for a job related to what they were doing in their field it is a very narrow field in some areas and one has to look outside their field to find a new job even closely related to their previous position.
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Posted by: Bill M.
I've been having to claim job search related expenses just about every other year. And once again I've been looking for the past 2+ years even though I to abondoned my house, my family, my gf, to work a year long temporary job several states away. I have several concerns; I don't drive anywhere except medical, groceries, or job search related errands. Is gas deductible ? I know it is if I travel for an interview, and the employer does not reimburse me. Also, shouldn't I be including part of my phone bills ? Internet ? Those alone have averaged $70 / month, even though I monitor my banks, pay bills, check news, weather n email daily. And I assume computer repairs can be deducted, but vehicle maintenance and repair cannot, unless you are an incorporated business.
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Posted by: Hector D
Thankyou so much juley for this information it was much needed.
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Posted by: Robert J
The reasons why so many are experiencing bias has a lot to do with WOTC- Work Opprotunity Tax Credit. Google this and you will see why we 50 somethings are having a hard time finding a job. Think about how an employer will abuse this Tax Credit at the cost of older employees.
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Posted by: Karen D
Is the cost of internet service deductible? One can not search for a job without it.
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Posted by: Shawn M
That sounds interesting but I don't any of those expenses.
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Posted by: Michael N
I have been permanently laid off since July 2012. I have submitted close to 100 applications and resumes ONLINE from my home PC since that time. Is there any way I could claim any expenses for all this online job search activity?
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Posted by: Max D
Thanks for the great, concise article. It let me know very quickly that I could not write off anything, as I did not meet the gross income criteria. If you had written this in a round-about manner, it would have been irritating. You have a great writing style for people who need to "get to the point" quickly.Blessings to you and your present and future endeavors!
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Posted by: Tallie B
..."in order to deduct these expenses the amount of deductions must be more than 2%" Is this for you or both if filing joint?
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Posted by: Jas B
I agree with Ted this would have been nice to know before do I would have been able to keep track of my mileage and keep receipts but since I didn't know and didn't do these things I couldn't claim this credit I otherwise would have qualified for and need the most as I am still searching after 5 months and they have cancelled the emergency tiers for unemployment which mean I will be ineligible for unemployment as well soon and will need every cent to prepare for when that day comes as there seems to be no jobs in my area and a lot of competition for a job through I have completed college courses in my field.
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Posted by: Ted L
This information would have been nice to have when I moved last year for a new job. As a result, I didn't save any receipts and have no record of expenses. This information needs to be put out much earlier before tax time.
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Posted by: Thomas R
Thanks for the valuable info.
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Posted by: Robert K
can the cost of internet be deducted
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Posted by: Leland S
It's nice to have a break for job seeking on taxes. But given that so many of us are changing careers at least once, it strikes me that the disqualifiers are unfair to a tremendous number of us, including me. I have transitioned from an academic path to private consulting and business. I already pay all of my Social Security and Medicare tax (employer and employee portions). As a microbusiness owner in a start-up position now, income is tight. The less I have to pay in taxes, the better I'll be able to pay taxes in a few years, knock on wood.
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Posted by: Marilyn W
Very informative!!!! Good information!
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Posted by: Roger w
I can use thus information, it's exactly what I've been doing all last year.
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Posted by: Margaret M
I found this article to be very helpful. One question...can you still deduct these expenses if you are still employed but looking for another job? I am trying to relocate from one area of the country to the other and have made several trips at my own expense.
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Posted by: Linda T
Very clear and informative article. It would be very beneficial to all readers to see replies to the comments posted. This way, the frequently asked questions need not be repeated or pondered.Thanks for the article.
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Posted by: Carol R
I was not aware that I could use job hunting as a tax deduction. I learned alot from this one article.I do have one concern: in today's job market, it isn't going to be easy to find another job, which leads me to my next question: What if there is a substantial break between the ending of one job and finding another? I started searching the week after I lost my last job.
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Posted by: C-Note
Is it possible to deduct training or other career enhancing activities such as attending a seminar? I broke open my piggy bank to attend a one-day symposium in my field that will look good on my resume and also keep my skills fresh. It would seem fair to deduct this expense if unemployed.
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Posted by: Hank P.
thanks information helpful
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Posted by: Wayne L.
Age bias here as well. Printing plate maker for 25 years and have had one job offer in a year plus. My expenses have been traveling to Toronto but have not kept any receipts but will from here on in.
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Posted by: Charles M.
One thing that has resently dawned on me is this ,I am 60 years of age still fexiable and sometimes of sound mind. The thing is "Why does your former boss opinion about a perspective new employee matter"? just becase he/she happened to be the boss Did not make him/her a better person or honest person.Really should he/she be given any more credibiliy than the person who is looking.There are a magnitude of reasons out there that your fomer boss and you parted ways .If the perspective employer gives any attention to the opion of the perspective new employee they are totally in trouble all ready .
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Posted by: Campbell R.
Thanks to all the women who commented on the article. I also am feeling gender, age bias! I've been looking for approx. 2 years now for a job position that is traditionally male, a construction project manager. I have the experience, am also a young 52, changed my first name to my maiden name so that it appears male, have had a couple calls from resume.....gender bias......it really hasn't changed much over the years.
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Posted by: Rhonda W.
I have worked as a dental hygienist with a BS degree for 20+ years, full time. I am totally BURNED OUT with clinical practice and have been trying to find a job in a field I can use my degree in. They are few and far inbetween. I have been looking for a year and a half with no luck. Any suggestions on which career directon to take ?
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Posted by: bj
is two years too long to claim these expences if you have been looking for the job in the same field ever since you lost your job 9 years ago?
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Posted by: Helen R.
So if I've been looking for a job in the same field I was let go from for one and one/half yrs , and still haven't been hired , how can I even substantiate a claim . Have mot kept track of the stamps or the gas used to go to interviews . Is there a percentage one can use ?
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Posted by: Cheryl W.
I agree with the age bias. I am a 52y/o female with a master's degree in nursing and I have been searching for a job since Jan. 2010. I have been on several interviews in the past months, but no luck. I am a very youthful 52 and very healthy. I plan on working for several more years, if I ever get another job! So what can we do?
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Posted by: Al
I too have experienced what I consider as bias. In my Job searching,going on a year and a half now,95%-98% of companies out there are doing what amounts to Race and Gender profiling.Asking you to provide Self ID,EEOC, or Diversity information. Some in so far are even asking for birthdates, and asking when did you graduate from High School- Age profiling. Quite evident of discrimimatory practices going on with employers.
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Posted by: James Bryan Jr
Excellant article, very helpful.
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Posted by: Tom Rothrock
It's very hard to come up with expenses which exceed 2% of AGI. I've been out of work and looking since August 1 and have been keeping detailed records and won't come close.
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Posted by: Eunice White
I believe that I'm facing age bias.Up to the past 9 months, I've always found a job.Is it discrimotory for applications now to have birth dates? Why do employers hire divorcees with children,college students and others with high pay and offer seniors with experience, dependability,nothing.
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Posted by: Katherine Hart
This information is very interesting. I haven't been keeping my expenses, but I will from now on. I hope this works.
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