Answered by Michael E Fromm
September 27, 2018
Up until recently, if you moved for a new job, you were able to deduct some of the moving costs from your taxes. However, that has since changed, albeit a few exceptions.
The Tax Cuts and Job Act
Passed in December 2017, the
Tax Cuts and Job Act eliminated a number of deductions many people were eligible for, including moving expenses. The TCJA is effective from tax year 2018 through tax year 2025, and is scheduled to come back at that time, unless Congress intervenes.
Active-duty military
The only exception to the TCJA is if you move due to a job in the military.
If you're an active member of the military, you can also qualify for the exemption, and you don't have to meet the time and distance tests. The move must be defined as a "permanent change of station,” meaning it's:
- A move to your first active duty post
- A move from one permanent duty post to another
- A move within one year from your last post of duty to home, or to somewhere nearer in the United States
More on tax deductions
Read these guides to learn more about tax deductible expenses: