Can I apply moving expenses to my 2018 CA tax return for expenses I in incurred and paid for during 2018 if I moved in Jan 2019?

[rsmeyerson]

These expenses were not reimbursed and I moved across country for a work related transfer. 

[Leonard]

Yes, California allows you to deduct work-related moving expenses subject to distance and time requirements.

[rsmeyerson]

Thank you. So I should deduct expenses paid during 2018 on 2018 tax return even though the move didn’t occur until 2019?

[Leonard]

If the expenses were paid in 2018 you will deduct them on your 2018 tax return.