Jay Obtains a New Job in Boston and Moves from Reno

question 55

Multiple Choice

Jay obtains a new job in Boston and moves from Reno during the current year.He incurs the following moving expenses:
$\begin{array}{lr} \text {Transportation of household goods } &\$ 5,700 \\ \text { House-hunting trips to Boston } &600 \\ \text {Cost of transporting Jay's family } &2,300 \\ \text {Meals incurred while moving the family } &200 \\ \text {Temporary living expenses while waiting for the new residence to be ready } &1,000\end{array}$
What is Jay's moving expense deduction?

• A)$ - 0 -
• B)$ 5,700
• C)$ 8,000
• D)$ 9,700
• E)$ 9,800

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