I know that job-hunting expenses are no longer deductible. I was unemployed all of 2019 (and my unemployment claim balance had exhausted in late 2018).
(1) There were a lot of expenses such as sudden repair/replacement of a laptop to paid membership in forums like Linked-In were essential in my job search. Is there any other way to claim a deduction for these?
(2) I attended some online training for advanced computer certification exams (like AWS). Can I deduct this? IRS says tuition is allowed, tutoring is not. Will this qualify?
(3)I would take my former colleagues and associates for lunch to network, typically 2 or 3 of us at a time. Sometimes, I would pick up the tab for a casual lunch. Any deduction allowed for this?
Any other suggestions?
Thanks very much for your assistance,
