DaveF1006
Employee Tax Expert

Deductions & credits

No unfortunately, relocation expenses from another country to the US are not deductible on your federal return.

 

You may however may claim a deduction your Massachusetts state return but only up to the reimbursement amount your employer included in the W2.  Here is how to report your relocation/moving expenses in your federal return.

 

  1. Go to federal>deductions and credits>
  2. Go to Other Deductions and Credits>moving expenses
  3. Once you report the expenses, the data should populate into your Massachusetts State return once complete. 

Please read this document issued by the State of Massachusetts for further information.

 

 

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