Will seek work for a deduction: tax websites for job hunters

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Expenses incurred while seeking a new job may be deductible on your taxes. But do you know which ones?

Several websites highlight the criteria for taking a job-search tax deduction. Here's a sampling of sites:

AARP: Lists seven tips for taking a job-search tax deduction. www.aarp.org/money/taxes

Bankrate.com: Covers write-offs that individuals can take and tax deduction rules. www.bankrate.com, search for "job hunt"

EFile.com: Provides information about specific job hunt tax deductions. www.efile.com/tax-deduction

Moving.com: Sheds light on four key job-hunting deduction areas. www.moving.com/articles/job-hunting.asp

Taxmama.com: Spotlights the seven criteria for job search tax deductions. www.taxmama.com/asktaxmama

-- McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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