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    Mar 24, 2014, 05:54 PM
    Which Moving Expense I should deduct. Please help
    Hi,
    I was in F1-OPT (till Sep-2013) and H1B (from Oct-Dec2013) and I am an non-Resident alien (Student from India).
    This is my moving scenario.
    I moved from NY to India (during Dec 2012) and stayed there for sometimes (vacation) and Moved again From India to Seattle (during Feb-2013) for my Job in Seattle. My employer reimbursed this amount as Wages and not as W2 12 p.
    Now my question is which expenses I can deduct ?
    1. NY- Seattle - In this case, the move started in 2012 itself. Will that be fine ? Can I remove my expenses for India trip and deduct only the amounts which would have cost me if I directly move from Ny to Seattle ?
    2. India - Seattle - In this case, am I allowed to deduct this moving ? As I am moving from outside of United States ?
    Kindly let me know .
    Thanks
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    Mar 25, 2014, 07:15 PM
    You will have to deduct for the move from NY to Seattle; leave India OUT of the scenario as that is considered to be a personal trip.

    Determine what the airfare from NY to Seattle would be and claim that as your airfare.
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    Mar 25, 2014, 09:18 PM
    Thank you so much :)
    I really appreciate your help.

    Quote Originally Posted by AtlantaTaxExpert View Post
    You will have to deduct for the move from NY to Seattle; leave India OUT of the scenario as that is considered to be a personal trip.

    Determine what the airfare from NY to Seattle would be and claim that as your airfare.
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    Mar 25, 2014, 11:38 PM
    Glad to help!
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