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Completing Form 3903 (Moving Expenses)

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📊 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Name multiple forms (if needed)

Use this when you need to mark the form correctly.

• If you are using more than one instance of Form 3903, enter a label for each form at the top of the form.
• Also notice the check box at the top of the form, to be used by military.

Step 2: Complete the lines on the form

• Fill in all the applicable lines.
• Moving-expense limitations are calculated for you.
• The allowable deduction for moving expenses is transferred to the Adjustments section of Form 1040.
• Taxable benefits are added to line 7 of Form 1040.

Step 3: Enter employer-paid expenses correctly

• Employer-paid expenses listed on lines 1 and 2 that are not included in the Wages box of Form W-2 and are identified with Code P in box 12 of the W-2 are entered on line 4.

Step 4: Indicate whether the expense is for the taxpayer or spouse

• On line 5, indicate whether the amount is attributable to the taxpayer or spouse.

Step 5: Respect electronic-filing limits

• For electronic-filing purposes, a tax return cannot contain more than two copies of Form 3903.

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