I'm a CA homeowner. I'm considering a F/T employment opportunity with a major retailer over 100 miles from my home. Too far to commute. Therefore, taking this job would require that I live there 4 or 5 days per week and come home on my days off. The cost of doing this will take a big chunk out of my paycheck ( room rent, food, transportation, etc. ). Do the current Federal and / or CA state income tax laws provide any means by which I can deduct any of these work-related expenses ? Thanks much for any input.

