topic In 2020 I had a work-related move from Missouri to Massachusetts. I did not claim moving expenses. Should I refile my 2020? Took standard deduction, not active military. in Deductions & credits

In 2020 I had a work-related move from Missouri to Massachusetts. I did not claim moving expenses. Should I refile my 2020? Took standard deduction, not active military.

dlsl1978 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:12:02 GMT

My moving expenses were around $10,000.

Re: In 2020 I had a work-related move from Missouri to Massachusetts. I did not claim moving expenses. Should I refile my 2020? Took standard deduction, not active military.

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 22:50:20 GMT

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

Per the tax laws that changed for 2018 and beyond, moving expenses are not deductible on a federal return except for certain active duty members of the military.

There are several states that allow a deduction for moving expenses on the state return: AZ, AR, CA, HI, IA, MA, MN, NJ, NY, PA and VA You can enter your moving expenses in the federal software and the information will flow to your state return.

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ErnieS0 — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 23:06:26 GMT

Yes you can filed an amended 2020 Massachusetts income tax return to claim moving expenses on your state return.

As awesome champ @xmasbaby0 said, moving expenses are no longer deductible on your federal return, but you have to enter those expenses in Deductions & Credits in order to get them to flow into state.

For instructions on amending state returns see I need to amend my state return.

For information about deducting moving expenses in Massachusetts see Moving Expense Deduction.

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dlsl1978 — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:26:18 GMT

Thank you Ernie. Your help is very much appreciated.

Re: In 2020 I had a work-related move from Missouri to Massachusetts. I did not claim moving expenses. Should I refile my 2020? Took standard deduction, not active military.

dlsl1978 — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:26:45 GMT

Thank you Xmasbaby!