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Yes, you have met the distance test, now you will need to meet the time test to qualify to claim your moving expenses.
You must work full-time for a minimum of 39 weeks during the initial 12-month period that starts on the day you arrive in the new location.
You can still satisfy this requirement when the 39 weeks are not consecutive and even when it's for multiple employers. The IRS does not specify the number of days or hours you must work each week to be a full-time employee; instead, it defers to your industry’s commonly-accepted standard.
See IRS Moving Expense Deductions
To enter your moving expenses:
Type in moving expenses the search box, top right of your screen, then click the magnifying glass
Click the jump to moving expenses link in the search results
Follow to prompts and online instructions
Yes, you have met the distance test, now you will need to meet the time test to qualify to claim your moving expenses.
You must work full-time for a minimum of 39 weeks during the initial 12-month period that starts on the day you arrive in the new location.
You can still satisfy this requirement when the 39 weeks are not consecutive and even when it's for multiple employers. The IRS does not specify the number of days or hours you must work each week to be a full-time employee; instead, it defers to your industry’s commonly-accepted standard.
See IRS Moving Expense Deductions
To enter your moving expenses:
Type in moving expenses the search box, top right of your screen, then click the magnifying glass
Click the jump to moving expenses link in the search results
Follow to prompts and online instructions
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