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    Jan 10, 2009, 08:47 AM
    Eligibility for deduction Moving Expense - on H1B
    Hi,

    I am in depuation in USA on H1B and have the following scenario.

    I was working in Memphis till June 2008 and then went back to India for vacation . Mean while my employer changed my work location to New York city and I joined there in September. I was working for 2 months from India only.

    I had to move my stuff from Memphis to New York. Will this situation allow me to deduct the moving expenses. If yes, what all expenses can I deduct as relocation/Moving expense.

    Thanks,
    Mayank
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    Jan 10, 2009, 09:41 PM

    Yes, from Memphis to New York city. Read about requirements read: Your U.S. Tax Return: Moving Expenses
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