Are moving expenses deductible at the state level, CA, if all three requirements are met?

[stevenni]

I'm seeing mixed messages on the board about what is deductible. I moved for a job that meets the distance requirement, I've been here for a year, and while I received a sign-on bonus, it was part of my income and receipts were not required by my company.

[ToddL99 · Accepted solution]

Yes, moving expenses are deductible on your CA tax return.  You will have to complete the Moving Expenses interview under Deductions and Credits > Other Deductions and credits. This will generate a Form 3903 that should transfer to your CA state tax interview.

From 2020 Instructions for Schedule CA (540) California Adjustments - Residents

Line 13 Moving Expenses – California does not conform to federal law regarding the suspension of the deduction for moving expenses, except for members of the Armed Forces on active duty. Non-military taxpayers prepare federal Form 3903, Moving Expenses, using California amounts. If you have excess moving expense reimbursements, enter the amount of moving expenses from line 3 of federal Form 3903 on Schedule CA (540), line 13, column C. If your reimbursements are less than your moving expenses, enter the amount of moving expenses from line 5 of federal Form 3903 on Schedule CA (540), line 13, column C.