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Moving Expense Tax Deductions

You may be able to deduct moving expenses on your tax return, if you move to a new home because of a change in your principle workplace. You can deduct expenses when moving outside the U.S. for work, as long as you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien. Use IRS form 3903 to calculate moving expense deductions such as:

• Cost of moving household goods
• Packing and crating
• Mileage to your destination
• Insurance
• Cost of lodging (not including meals)

Employees and self-employed workers are eligible for the moving deduction, as long as your moving expenses meet these criteria:

1. Your move must be closely related in both time and place to the start of work at your new job location.
2. Your new principle workplace much be at least 50 miles farther from your old home than your old workplace.
3. If you are an employee, you must work full time in the general area of your new workplace for at least 39 weeks during the 12 months after you move. Self-employed taxpayers should consult a tax advisor for deduction details.