I know that there is a time requirement to claim moving expenses: "work full-time for at least 39 weeks during the first 12 months immediately following your arrival in the general area of your new job location."
If I move from State A to State B for a new job but I stay only a couple months in the State B and move again to a new State C for another job, can I deduct the move from State A to State B?
If you are an employee, you must work full time for at least 39 weeks during the first 12 months after you arrive in the general area of your new job location (39-week test). Full-time employment depends on what is usual for your type of work in your area.
For purposes of this test, the following four rules apply.
1. You count only your full-time work as an employee, not any work you do as a self-employed person.
2. You don't have to work for the same employer for all 39 weeks.
3. You don't have to work 39 weeks in a row.
4. You must work full time within the same general commuting area for all 39 weeks.
If you are an employee, you must work full time for at least 39 weeks during the first 12 months after you arrive in the general area of your new job location (39-week test). Full-time employment depends on what is usual for your type of work in your area.
For purposes of this test, the following four rules apply.
1. You count only your full-time work as an employee, not any work you do as a self-employed person.
2. You don't have to work for the same employer for all 39 weeks.
3. You don't have to work 39 weeks in a row.
4. You must work full time within the same general commuting area for all 39 weeks.