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How do I deduct job search expenses?
Posted by brian in Job Search HELP on Sep 16th, 2010 | 2 responses


I was laid off from my union job last year. I spent money to go to other union halls to sign up and see if i could get a job. I spent money on gas, food and lodging which I kept track up. Are these all deductible and if so do they have to go on that form 2106 or can I just list them and take the full amounts for a deduction?

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2 Responses to “How do I deduct job search expenses?”

  1. Amy says:
    September 16, 2010 at 6:21 am

    You would claim these on Schedule A. You would only be able to claim these if you are using Schedule A to itemize your deductions.

  2. Judy says:
    September 16, 2010 at 6:46 am

    You’d have to use form 2106, so can only deduct if you itemize, and even then only the portion that’s over 2% of your AGI