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Old Jan 14, 2008, 10:24 AM
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Claiming moving expenses? Can I?
I moved from FL to TN in the last tax year. Someone has said that if I have receipts from my moving company I can "claim" these on my taxes. First of all, can I? Second, how do I do this??

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Old Jan 14, 2008, 10:26 AM   #2  
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If the move was because of a change in jobs, then yes you can.
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Yes, it was due to a work related relocation.

So, I can.

How do I do this??
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Here's the facts:

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p521.pdf

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You need to file Form 1040 and with it, claim your allowable moving expenses on Form 3903.

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HistorianChick agrees: Thank you. I did realize that I have to file a 1040 with it, but as to the specifics of the matter... I'm clueless. I'll probably end up taking my taxes to H&R this year, rather than e-filing. We'll see! Thansk for your help!
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E-filing can be done through H&R
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It can also be done FOR FREE if you qualify.

Check it out on Internal Revenue Service.
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