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    Mar 26, 2006, 09:15 AM
    Moving Expense Deduction Help !
    Hi,

    I got married in May 2005 and got my Wife with me to Virginia. Then I changed my job and moved to Florida (1000 miles) relocation.

    1) So can I deduct my Wife's air-ticket expense from India to USA ? I heard from my friend that a CPA told him we could deduct moving expenses "IF YOU OR YOUR FAMILY ENTERED THE USA WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS…"! Is that true ? So can I deduct my Wife's Air-ticket since she entered US last summer ?

    2) Also What's the exact amout I can deduct for Moving using Car.. is it 22cents / mile or 48.5 cents / mile ? I moved to Florida on September 5th.

    3) How much would you charge me for filing my returns through you ?
    - I have (2) W-2 forms
    - One (1) state tax return (hoping that Florida return is not needed)
    - Need to file W-7 for getting ITIN #.
    -I have stock transactions last yr & some dividends & interests
    -I have wife's Education expenses to be deducted .
    - Moving Expenses

    Looking forward to hear from you!

    Thanks..

    Sunil
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    Mar 26, 2006, 09:23 PM
    Sunil:

    1) Only if your wife was working in India and has started working in the USA.

    2) 22 cents a mile.

    3) Email me at [email protected] so we can exchange phone numbers. I do not quote rates on this forum, but will give you a quote via e-mail once we discuss your situation over the phone.
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