Will I be able to deduct interview travel costs for a new job? and add it to the total travel moving expenses?

[corner510]

All criteria has been met in terms of distance and time for the new job

[MargaretL · Accepted solution]

You can deduct interview travel expenses but cannot add it to the moving expenses. They are separate expenses requiring two separate data entries, as there is a separate "tax treatment" for each.

To enter interview travel costs:

a.      Wages &Income tab (Personal Income in Home &Business)

b.      Deductions and Credits

c.      Employment Expenses, select “Job-Related Expenses”

To enter moving expenses:

a.      Wages &Income tab (Personal Income in Home &Business)

b.      Deductions and Credits

c.      Other Deductions and Credits, select “Moving Expenses”

You can deduct certain expenses you have paid in looking for a new job in your present occupation, even if you do not get a new job. You cannot deduct the job search expenses if you are looking for a job in a new occupation, there was a substantial break between the ending of your last job and you are looking for a new one, or you are looking for a job for the first time.

The expense include:

a. Employment and outplacement agency fees.

b. Amounts you spend for preparation and mailing copies of a resume.

c. Travel expenses if the trip is primarily to look for a new job.

For more information, please refer to the IRS publication 529.

To learn about moving expenses, please refer to link below:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901337-form-3903-moving-expenses

[SweetieJean]

Also see this:
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