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wj_vanitha
Mar 16, 2009, 12:49 AM
Hi,

Can I include the expense of transporting my Car from MA to WA and WA to CT in the Form 3903? I have the following expense for example :

Car transport
Transport cost from MA to WA : 1275
Transport cost from WA to CT : 1100

Flight Expense
MA to WA : 100
WA to CT : 180

Temp Accommodation : 100

Can I take these above mentioned expenses in the form 3903?

Regards,
Vanitha

AtlantaTaxExpert
May 7, 2009, 10:27 AM
Yes, you can, IF you met the time conditions for claiming moving expenses.

IntlTax
May 7, 2009, 02:00 PM
Why did you go all the way across the country from MA to WA and then from WA to CT?

wj_vanitha
May 7, 2009, 02:12 PM
Thank you Atlanta Tax Expert

As for your questions Intl Tax : I got a project in WA hence move from MA to WA but after 2 months, the project was closed and I got another project in CT. Hence all these moves.

Thanks
Vanitha

MukatA
May 8, 2009, 12:32 AM
You do not qualify for moving expenses from MA to WA. You may be able to claim travel expenses, which includes lodging and 1/2 of meals.
You may qualify for moving expenses from WA to CT if you plan to work for 39 weeks.

wj_vanitha
May 8, 2009, 07:55 AM
Mukta,

I remember reading that if the move is for the convenience of the employer, the move with less days can be deducted. Please note that I am a consultant and the projects were placed by the employer, with no travelling or moving expenses allocated.

Regards
Vanitha

AtlantaTaxExpert
May 8, 2009, 12:15 PM
Vanitha:

I agree with your assessment; the moving expenses will be allowed because the moves were for the convenience of the employer.