Noah Moved from Delaware to Arizona to Accept a Better

question 165

Essay

Noah moved from Delaware to Arizona to accept a better job.He incurred the following unreimbursed moving expenses:
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Transportation
$3,000
Lodging
400
Meals in route
500
Penalty for breaking apartment lease
1,000
Forfeiture of athletic club membership
500
Moving company cost
7,000
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What is Noah's moving expense deduction?

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