Get IRS 3903 2022-2024

The timing of your move must be closely related to the start of your new employment to qualify for the tax deduction. To meet this standard, you'll have to start your new job and work full time for at least 39 weeks within the first 12 months after your move.

Use Form 3903 to figure your moving expense deduction if you are a member of the Armed Forces on active duty and, due to a military order, you move because of a permanent change of station.

The distance between your new job and your former home must be at least 50 miles farther than your previous employer is from that home. For example, if your previous commute to work was five miles each way, then the distance from your new job location to your old home must be at least 55 miles.

Purpose of Form Use Form 3903 to figure your moving expense deduction if you are a member of the Armed Forces on active duty and, due to a military order, you move because of a permanent change of station.

Use Form 3903 to figure your moving expense deduction for a move related to the start of work at a new principal place of work (workplace). If the new workplace is outside the United States or its possessions, you must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien to deduct your expenses.

Moving expenses tax deduction – current requirements Active-duty military member, and you permanently move to a new base pursuant to a military order. The dependent or spouse of a military member who moves to a new base. The spouse or dependent of a military member that died, was imprisoned or deserted.

Military personnel should use Form 3903 to report their moving expenses: Shipping and storage costs for packing and moving your household goods and personal effects go on line 1 of Form 3903. Travel, lodging, and gas costs go on line 2. Reimbursements from your employer for any moving expenses are reported on line 4.

A moving expense that qualifies as tax-deductible must be purchased during the moving process. Examples of such expenses include storage units, lodging, gas and other expenses that might arise while packing your personal belongings and moving them to a new location.