Is paying for a resume writing service tax deductible?

Question:

Can you deduct the expense of paying a professional resume service to write your resume?

Answer:

While we suggest you consult a tax professional as we cannot provide individual tax advice, in the United States (in most cases) it is possible to deduct job-seeking expenses on your income tax return  (resume printing services, resume paper, postage for mailing your resume, resume writing services, etc.)

You can also review tax laws at IRS.gov, the IRS has a section specifically on this at: Tax Benefits for Job Seekers. 

If you choose to use a professional resume writing service to write your resume, we do offer suggested 3rd party resume writing services based upon our user feedback at:  resume writing services.  For a less expensive option, consider using an online resume builder to get started.

Now What?  Please check our resume writing tips and free resume examples for additional information.