topic Can I deduct moving expenses? in Deductions & credits

Can I deduct moving expenses?

mizmint — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:26:06 GMT

Can I deduct moving expenses because of flooding in CA?

Re: Can I deduct moving expenses?

Mike9241 — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:26:11 GMT

probably not

You can deduct moving expenses only if you are a Member of the Armed Forces on active duty and, due to a
military order, you, your spouse, or your dependents move because of a permanent change of station.

Re: Can I deduct moving expenses?

Cynthiad66 — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:38:49 GMT

No.

For most taxpayers, moving expenses are no longer deductible, meaning you can no longer claim this deduction on your federal return. This change is set to stay in place for tax years 2018-2025.

Current law states "To claim these expenses as a deduction on your tax return as an active member of the Armed Forces, your move must result from a military order and permanent change of station. You can deduct your unreimbursed moving expenses for you, your spouse, and your dependents."

You may have a deduction as part of a Federally declared Disaster Loss.

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