Question

Fabian, a single, member of the military, was stationed at White Sands, New Mexico. On July 1, 2018, his army company transferred him to Florida as a permanent duty station. Fabian worked full time for the entire year. During 2018, he incurred and paid the following expenses related to the move:

Pre-move house hunting costs: $1,500

Lodging and travel expenses (not meals) while moving: $1,800

Cost of moving furniture and personal belongings: $2,700

He did not receive reimbursement for any of these expenses from the army; his AGI for the year was $35,500. What amount can Fabian deduct as moving expenses on his 2018 return?

Answer 1

To claim the deduction for moving, the new place of work has to be 50 miles away from our old place of work. Fabian qualifies this condition. Another condition is he needs to work for full time in the previous period for 39 weeks in 12 months to claim deduction. Any reimbursement from the employer, the person cannot claim his expenses under deductions.

While there is an exhaustive list of deductions that a person can claim from his Income. So its advisable to keep all the bills to claim the deduction.  

So as per the rule, Fabian is allowed to deduct Lodging and Travelling Expenses while moving (Not meals): 1800 and Cost of moving furniture and personal belongings: 2700

Total Deductions allowed: $4500 (1800 + 2700)