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Moving back to Canada - Are moving expenses tax deductible?

canuknz

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Jul 8, 2013
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I'm a Canadian citizen, but have not lived in Canada, nor been a Canadian tax resident for 10 years. I moved back to Canada permanently last year with my non-Canadian husband (who became a PR last year). We both also started new jobs when we moved back to Canada. Can we claim our moving expenses?
 

scylla

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It sounds like you are starting new jobs in Canada rather than being relocated by your company. If that's the case, then no.

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