Instructions for IRS Form 3903 Moving Expenses

IRS Form 3903 Moving Expenses

This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 3903 , Moving Expenses - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form 3903 is available for download through this link.

FAQ

Q: What is IRS Form 3903?
A: IRS Form 3903 is used to claim moving expenses on your federal tax return.

Q: Who can use IRS Form 3903?
A: Individuals who have moved due to a change in their job or business location and meet certain distance and time requirements can use IRS Form 3903.

Q: What expenses can be claimed on IRS Form 3903?
A: Qualified moving expenses such as transportation, lodging, and storage costs can be claimed on IRS Form 3903.

Q: What distance requirement must be met to claim moving expenses?
A: Your new job location must be at least 50 miles farther from your old home than your old job location was.

Q: What time requirement must be met to claim moving expenses?
A: You must work full-time in the general vicinity of your new job location for at least 39 weeks during the 12 months following your move.

Q: Can moving expenses be deducted if reimbursed by your employer?
A: If your employer reimbursed you for your moving expenses, you can still deduct them on your tax return, but you must report the reimbursement as income.