I am resident of NC but rent a place in VA for my job How do I deduct these expenses?

[KarenJ]

If you are an employee, due to the new tax law for 2018, unreimbursed job expenses and other miscellaneous deductions subject to the 2% rule have been suspended (eliminated) through tax year 2025.

If you have your own business, and are self-employed, you can deduct your travel expenses on Schedule C.