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posted Oct 30, 2019 8:48:16 PM

Got married and moved. started a new job in the new place. Can I claim moving expenses

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Oct 30, 2019 8:48:18 PM

You can only claim moving expenses if you specifically moved because of a new job or to go to school. If you moved for a personal reason like marriage and then found a job afterwards, you can't make a claim.

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-re...

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Moderator
Oct 30, 2019 8:48:18 PM

You can only claim moving expenses if you specifically moved because of a new job or to go to school. If you moved for a personal reason like marriage and then found a job afterwards, you can't make a claim.

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-re...