You may be able to take a tax deduction. See the “rules” below.

1. Expenses must be spent on a job search in your current occupation.
2. You can deduct employment and outplacement agency fees.
3. You can deduct amounts spent to prepare your resume.
4. You can deduct travel expenses to and from the area, if the purpose is to look for a job.
5. You cannot deduct job search expenses if you are looking for a job for the first time.

Source: IRS Publication 529

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