Moving Expense Deduction California

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1. I moved to and from California in 2024 for a 3-month paid summer internship.
2. I was supposed to receive moving compensation from my employer and know the amount they would have paid me. However, I never followed through with the process, so I didn't receive any compensation for my moving expenses.
3. I also combined the move with some personal travel. My employer informed me of the prorated amount they would have paid using their formula.

Can I claim the moving expense deduction based on the amount they would have paid me?

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

MOVING

Per the tax laws that changed for 2018 and beyond, moving expenses are not deductible on a federal return except for certain active duty members of the military.

There are several states that allow a deduction for moving expenses on the state return:  AZ, AR, CA, HI, IA, MA, MN, NJ, NY, PA and VA  You can enter your moving expenses in the federal software and the information will flow to your state return.

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