Are Moving Expenses Tax Deductible? As of the tax changes that took effect in 2017, moving expenses are no longer deductible for most taxpayers. Before the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) became law, ...

Moving expenses used to be a common tax write-off — but that’s no longer the case for most people. Since 2018, only active-duty military members can deduct these costs on their federal tax return.

Moving can be very expensive. From packing materials to renting a truck to professional mover costs, you could spend thousands just to move. While these expenses used to be tax-deductible, the rules ...