Can I claim my moving expenses if I moved after ending a seasonal job to find full time work?

[laura_lo2]

I was let go from a seasonal employment job in BC.  I then moved to Alberta to find full time work.  I did not have a job already before I moved but moved to find non-seasonal work.  Can I claim my moving expenses?

[TurboTaxMary-Ann · Accepted solution]

In order to claim moving expenses, you must have already established the new job before you moved. 

If you have moved and established a new home to be employed or run a business at a new location, you can deduct eligible moving expenses from the employment or self-employment income you earned at your new location.