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    Oct 26, 2012, 08:39 AM
    Can I get my H1B processing fee back in tax return?
    Hi I'm a foreign national working in H1B visa since July 2012. My wife is in H4 Visa.
    Unlike most employers, my employer didn't pay the sum for visa processing. So, I paid the whole amount that was $3,325 including lawyers fee. Can I file for a tax return so that I can receive that money back?
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    Oct 26, 2012, 08:57 AM
    What country did you move to to work? US or Canada ?
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    Oct 26, 2012, 09:06 AM
    The home country does not matter.

    The IRS considers all visa costs a personal expense which is NOT deductible on your tax return.
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    Oct 26, 2012, 11:41 AM
    Thank u very much.. But, u really made me very sad :(
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    Oct 26, 2012, 11:48 AM
    I was asking the OP WHAT country he moved to, US or Canada. Not his home country. How do you know Atlanta, if it does make a difference in Canada, or possibly the UK. You are only replying for US.

    So I ask OP again what country did you move to ?
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    Oct 26, 2012, 11:49 AM
    I moved to US.
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    Oct 26, 2012, 12:02 PM
    Point taken, tickle, but it turns out my answer is accurate.
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    Oct 26, 2012, 12:23 PM
    Yes, so it is, well, have found out you always have good answers. I still think if it could have been Canada he could have recouped part of the expense, if there had been any living expenses incurred while travelling along the way, that is.
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    Oct 26, 2012, 12:55 PM
    He CAN claim moving expenses for himself and his family, but the employer normally covers those expenses.
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    Oct 26, 2012, 02:27 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by AtlantaTaxExpert View Post
    He CAN claim moving expenses for himself and his family, but the employer normally covers those expenses.
    When you say moving expense, what does it include? Do you mean including plane ticket?
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    Oct 26, 2012, 04:01 PM
    Yes, it does include the plane ticket.

    It also includes extra baggage fees, and mailing costs if you mailed personal effects, shipping costs for household goods and/or car, and hotel costs enroute, to include the FIRST night at your destination.
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    Oct 26, 2012, 04:54 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by AtlantaTaxExpert View Post
    Yes, it does include the plane ticket.

    It also includes extra baggage fees, and mailing costs if you mailed personal effects, shipping costs for household goods and/or car, and hotel costs enroute, to include the FIRST night at your destination.
    Thank you AtlantaTaxExpert!
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    Oct 26, 2012, 04:57 PM
    Glad to help!
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