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posted Oct 31, 2019 2:33:32 AM

Can both of a married couple claim moving expenses?

My daughter and her husband moved two times in the year. They each moved at separate times. Can they both claim moving expenses? And can both moves be claimed?

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Level 13
Oct 31, 2019 2:33:33 AM

  • Yes, you can split legitimate moving expenses with your spouse if that will maximize your deduction or have the spouse with the higher marginal tax rate claim the whole amount.
  • And yes you can claim more than one move.

More here from TurboTax Tips : Moving Tax Deductions in Canada https://bit.ly/2ICz1s6

Also from TurboTax Tips : When and How You Can Claim Moving Expenses in Canada https://bit.ly/2OFu7eT

Below is how do I claim moving expenses in TurboTax?https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/replies/2648075

TIP: Please ensure you keep all receipts to any expenses claimed in both moves in case the CRA requests them later.

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Level 13
Oct 31, 2019 2:33:33 AM

  • Yes, you can split legitimate moving expenses with your spouse if that will maximize your deduction or have the spouse with the higher marginal tax rate claim the whole amount.
  • And yes you can claim more than one move.

More here from TurboTax Tips : Moving Tax Deductions in Canada https://bit.ly/2ICz1s6

Also from TurboTax Tips : When and How You Can Claim Moving Expenses in Canada https://bit.ly/2OFu7eT

Below is how do I claim moving expenses in TurboTax?https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/replies/2648075

TIP: Please ensure you keep all receipts to any expenses claimed in both moves in case the CRA requests them later.

Intuit Alumni
Apr 29, 2020 1:15:00 PM

The claim has to be because you moved 40km closer to a NEW job or to attend full-time school. So only the person who got a new job can claim the expenses against the income from the new job. If one f you didn't change his/her job then you won't be qualified for the deduction anyway. Only those who got a new job can claim the moving expenses. 

Please review the conditions:https://turbotax.intuit.ca/tips/moving-tax-deductions-in-canada-481

 

 

I hope this was helpful

Intuit Alumni
Apr 29, 2020 2:38:29 PM

Yes,  because at that time you were still in the common-law relationship > you can claim the full amount of moving expenses regardless of who paid it > because if it wasn't for your new job, you and your partner wouldn't have moved. 

 

Splitting the proceeds because of a breakdown in the relationship will not affect your claim for the moving expenses. On papers, make sure that the date of the breakdown of the relationship occurred after the date of the actual move. 

 

I hope this was helpful

New Member
Apr 24, 2022 3:33:47 PM

What if we both got new jobs since we moved countries.  Can we both choose how much we each claim from the total to optimize the marginal savings?

Moderator
Apr 29, 2022 6:19:09 AM

Yes, you can both claim moving expenses but if you each claim them, please make sure you are not claiming the same expenses twice. Keep all information and receipts for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to review if needed.

 

For more information please see the CRA Moving expenses: Expenses you can deduct.

 

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