Comments on: Did You Move For A Job In 2006? You May Be Eligible For a Tax Deduction

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:57:40 +0000

Joyce, I don’t know with certainty, but I believe that if you relocate for a job, whether you had a job before or not, you’re eligible. Of course, it would be best to double check with a tax professional to make sure.

By: Joyce

Joyce — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:51:50 +0000

After a divorce, I had to get a job and found one but had to re-locate for it. Do I still qualify since I wasn’t in a paid job before moving? I read the form and it really doesn’t address it. I’m thinking yes. Anyone else?

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 18:20:14 +0000

dimes, it is on page 8 of pub 521 under moving within the US. It states:

“You can deduct any costs of connecting or disconnecting utilities required because you are moving your household goods, appliances, or personal effects.”

By: dimes

dimes — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 01:48:53 +0000

Military can benefit from this too, and they don’t have to meet the 50 mile and 39 week tests, provided they have an actual PCS move. HOWEVER, the military provides a dislocation allowance and moves a lot of your junk for you, which is why military personnel almost never file a form 3903.

Where do you see that utility connection is a deductible expense? I’m looking at Pub 521 and not seeing it anywhere at all.

By: Trixie Belden

Trixie Belden — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 22:16:28 +0000

I think moving for grad school should also be tax deductible. Just one random girl’s opinion.