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Tax tips for the unemployed

It’s no secret the tax code can be a riddle, and that goes for people who are out of work too.SimplyBlog, which is put together by the folks at the job search site Simply Hired, has compiled a list of tips and tricks for people who are dealing with tax time and a job search.Among the quirks to keep in mind, according to the post:You can’t deduct the cost of your job interview haircut, but you

It’s no secret the tax code can be a riddle, and that goes for people who are out of work too.

SimplyBlog, which is put together by the folks at the job search site Simply Hired, has compiled a list of tips and tricks for people who are dealing with tax time and a job search.

Among the quirks to keep in mind, according to the post:

  • You can’t deduct the cost of your job interview haircut, but you can deduct the mileage for your trip to the interview.
  • Your unemployment benefits are most likely taxable.
  • You cannot generally deduct expenses if you are looking for a job in a new field or for the first time.

Thoroughly confused? This information straight from the IRS also may help.

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