Can't claim moving expenses in first year?

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January 25, 2025
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The time test states we have to work full-time for 39 weeks. So since my wife has been working since we moved in June, we can't deduct our moving expenses this year?

xmasbaby0

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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.

Go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Other Deductions and Credits>Moving Expenses

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Commakazi2Author

Thanks and yes, since I moved to Arizona, I can deduct moving expenses. But that is NOT the point of my question. Does my wife have to work 39 weeks full-time before we can take the deduction? If so, we won't be able to deduct moving expenses incurred in the summer of 2024 until I do our taxes for 2025. Is that correct?

xmasbaby0

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Sorry----your original question seemed to be asking about moving expenses in general, and did not refer to a specific state. Now you say you are in AZ. I am not familiar with the specific tax laws in AZ for this. You may need to post another question in the forum that specifically refers to AZ.