Question

Fabian, a single, member of the military, was stationed at White Sands, New Mexico. On July 1, 2018, his army company transferred him to Florida as a permanent duty station. Fabian worked full time for the entire year. During 2018, he incurred and paid the following expenses related to the move:

Pre-move house hunting costs	$	1,425
Lodging and travel expenses (not meals) while moving		2,400
Cost of moving furniture and personal belongings		3,325

He did not receive reimbursement for any of these expenses from the army; his AGI for the year was $83,500. What amount can Fabian deduct as moving expenses on his 2018 return?

Answer 1

Answer Allowable moving epenses deduction:

Pre move house hunting cost Not Allowed

Lodging And Travel expenses $2400

Cost of Moving Furniture & beelongings $3325

Total Deduction Allowed $5,725