List Of Moving Expenses Eligible/ineligible For Reimbursement

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List of Moving Expenses Eligible/Ineligible for Reimbursement
Eligible Expenses:
Deductible (Non-Taxable)
Transportation of household goods
Transportation of automobile
One way trip by most direct route from old home to new home (must meet “50 mile standard” to
be deductible)
Packing supplies, including boxes, tape, paper, crating, etc.
Transportation of other members of household
Transportation of household pets
Temporary storage of household goods (only charges incurred within 30 days of move from
former home will be deductible)
Parking charges in route
Hotel charges in route (must be by most direct route – hotel stays outside most direct route may
not be reimbursed). Also includes one day on either side of the trip (upon arrival, or prior to
departure)
Connection or disconnection of utilities
Non-Deductible (Taxable)
“Reasonable” expenses related to house-hunting trips, such as airfare, hotel, rental car, gas (food
is not eligible). Reimbursement for hotel stay related to house-hunting is limited to three (3)
days.
Flight back for moving assistant.
Temporary storage of household goods outside 30 day IRS window, but not more than 90 days
following date of employment, if “reasonable”
Second roundtrip if related to unavoidable circumstance of move, if “reasonable”
Ineligible Expenses (include, but not limited to):
Food purchased in transit
Purchase of new furniture (even if replacing furniture disposed of at previous residence)
Purchase of new car (even if replacing car disposed of at previous residence)
Expenses related to travel that is outside the most direct route from previous residence
Expenses related to purchase of home (ie. closing costs, home inspection, etc.)
Deposit for new rental home
Any part of the purchase price of your new home
Car tags
Driver's license
Expenses of entering into or breaking a lease
Home improvements to help sell your home
Loss on the sale of your home
Losses from disposing of memberships in clubs
Mortgage penalties
Real estate taxes
Refitting of carpet and draperies
Security deposits (including any given up due to the move)
Storage charges except those incurred in transit and for foreign moves
Reviewed 6/10/11; Revised 7/1/11

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