[diddlydudette1]

I was laid off work last July. I mass mailed resumes in the area so I believe I can take off my postage and paper expense. Where does this go on the Fed. Form?

Also can I deduct the milage I drove to another adjacent state? I drove there for the day because I was considering moving there to look for a job and I wanted to check out the area and get a feel of if this is a place I'd want to live.

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

Redundant posting.

The job hunting expenses (to include the mileage) are reported on Schedule A under Miscellaneous Expenses as employee business expenses, using Form 2106.

[diddlydudette1]

Thanks for the answer, but I only drove from SC to NC to visit Charlotte, NC to see if this is somewhere I might consider moving and looking for a job. At the time I was recently laid off and was considering a move. I didn't have a interview but just went for the day to check out the area. I can still deduct the mileage?

That would be great if true. I just want to make sure.

I so appreciate you answering my endless questions.

[IntlTax]

No you cannot deduct this mileage.

[diddlydudette1]

Thanks. Evidently I needed to meet a requirement to have over 719.00 in job search expenses before I could deduct. I didn't. Oh well.

Thanks

[diddlydudette1]

I'm in TaxAct and get this response:

Itemized Deductions - Job or Misc. Deductions

You may be able to deduct employee business expenses you paid but were not reimbursed (such as safety equipment, small tools, protective clothing, union dues, etc... ), tax preparation fees, or expenses you paid to produce or collect taxable income and manage or protect property held for earning income.

The total of these expenses exceeding $719 will be deductible.

Do you want to enter these expenses?

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

Sure! Just be sure you can prove these expenses should the IRS challenge them.