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    Feb 8, 2007, 08:09 AM
    Writing off a cross country move
    I apologize if this has been asked before, but I couldn't seem to find a similar question.

    This year, my husband and I moved from Texas to Minnesota. The move cost us roughly $5000.00, and I have kept every receipt involved in the move (Uhaul, gas, lodgings, etc). In past cross-country moves, we've been able to deduct the move due to it being work-related (my husband was transferred). This time, however, we moved to be closer to family due to health issues with both his parents and mine (nothing TOO serious; we just wanted to be closer in case something happened, as they are getting older).

    My question is: Is a move like that deductible on our taxes even if it is not work-related? We are looking at paying quite a bit of money in taxes this year, and being able to (legally, obviously) write off the move would make that more manageable.

    Thanks!
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    Feb 8, 2007, 02:37 PM
    Did either of you change jobs?

    If so, the move is work-related and therefore deductible.
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    Feb 8, 2007, 02:47 PM
    Thank you very much
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    Feb 8, 2007, 03:06 PM
    Glad to help!
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