(CNN) – Good news for job seekers. You can deduct some expensive job hunting expenses, including employment and outplacement agency fees, travel costs and resume costs. Here's a list of what and who is eligible.
Tax Deductions for Job Seekers
- New interview suit (No)
- Employment agency fees (Yes)
- Travel expenses to interview (Yes)
- Resume expenses (Yes)
- New laptop to follow job boards (NO)
Are you eligible?
- New job in current field (Yes)
- Career changers (No)
- First-time job seekers (No)
- Long-term unemployed (No)