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by TAHOEKID77 on August 16th, 2009

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Confusing IRS rules regarding moving expenses. According to the rules I read, you have to stay in new residence for 39 weeks. However, they also talk about taking the deduction in the same year as the move, which contradicts the 39 week rule.

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  • by Sherri on August 16th, 2009

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    You have to be in the new JOB for 39 weeks, not the residence! So you move in December and start work in January, you can still claim the move on your 2009 tax return, assuming you will be employed for the 39 weeks. If you end up getting pregnant and have to quit work after 20 weeks, technically you should go back and amend your moving expenses to disallow.

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    • Actually, I moved in October 2008, and filed for extension, so am filing now for 2008.

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      by TAHOEKID77 on August 17th, 2009

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