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