Can I deduct rent and moving expenses if I live in FL and moved to TX for a temporary job (4-6 months)? I received a W2 from the hiring agency in TX. Can I deduct rent?

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

No.   Moving expenses are not deductible on a federal return except for certain active duty members of the military. You do not have a state return to file for either FL or TX since neither state has a state income tax.

And job-related expenses are not deductible for W-2 employees on a federal return.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4482873-which-federal-tax-deductions-have-been-suspended-by-tax-re...

RENT

There is not a rent deduction or credit on your Federal return.  If your state has anything for renters you will be prompted to enter your rent info when you complete your state return.  As far as I know, the states that have anything for rent are Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington DC, and Wisconsin.

https://www.rent.com/blog/states-with-a-renters-tax-credit/