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EvanSTaylor91
January 21, 2022
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My wife moved with me in 2021 for a military PCS. At the time of the move, we were dating (March '21), but got married in November '21. Can we deduct her moving expenses?

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AmyC
AmyC
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January 21, 2022

Maybe. Your wife is definitely on your tax return, that is the first hurdle. Here are the rules to the second:

 

The IRS Armed Forces Tax Guide states on page 13:

A member of your household is anyone who has both your former home and your new home as his or her main home. It doesn't include a tenant or employee unless you can claim that person as a dependent on your tax return.

 

Clearly, your new home is the same, together at your new station. 

 

Thank you for your service and congratulations on the marriage.

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