Moving Expenses

You may be able to deduct your moving expenses if all of the following apply:

• You are self-employed or an employee.
• You move to a new home because you have a new principal workplace.
• Your move is closely related in time and place to the start of work at your new job location.
• You meet both the distance and time tests.
  • For more information, see the instructions for Schedule M1MOVE, Moving Expenses.

Members of the armed forces

Do not deduct moving expenses on your Minnesota income tax return if your move was the result of a permanent change in station. You may deduct eligible expenses on your federal income tax return.

You can deduct the reasonable expenses of:

• Moving household goods and personal effects
• Traveling from your old home to your new home
• Lodging (but not meals) while traveling to your new home

1. Complete Schedule M1MOVE, Moving Expenses.
2. Report your amount from Schedule M1MOVE on Schedule M1NC, Federal Adjustments.
3. Include both schedules when you file your Minnesota income tax return.