Deduction for rent paid after early termination
I had a 6 month lease extending from Jan07-Jun07. I terminated the lease early and had to move out of state starting Feb07. The landlord asked me to pay March and Apr rent which I agreed to. My workplace on the other hand, gave me a relocation package amounting to $5k but again, the "bonus" added to my pay check was taxed. Is it possible for me to get deduction on March and April rent paid to the landlord since I wasn't there?
If not, can I somehow get the taxed $ amount on the 5K bonus given to me by the employer?
I am confused here, since the amount paid as bonus after taxed actually did not help me pay off all the things back in my old base.