I have been working in a company for a few years and I was offered a promotion that I have immediately started. I started commuting and then I was forced to move my family closer to this job. I was promised that all real estate fees and moving expenses will be paid to me after I move. Once I have sold my house and purchased another one, I got fired. As it usually takes a few months for the closing date to take place, the actual move-in date is after I got fired. Can I claim moving expenses in this case?
Yes, I have been earning income since the promotion and while I was commuting until I was let go.
I want to say yes because you moved there for work and if you can prove it then I can’t see why the CRA would reject it, but this will be determined by answering the question on the following link from the CRA https://bit.ly/2HuHeyT
Keep a detailed record of your time at the new location with income earned. There should be no issues with the expense being claimed.
Here is more information from TurboTax on how to enter your moving expenses https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/replies/2648075