Reference no: EM132600222
Question - Diane Weber is employed as Personnel Director of B Ltd., an international corporation. Diane was living in Vancouver at the beginning of last year, but B. Ltd. moved her to Hamilton effective December 1st. Diane rented a three-bedroom townhouse in Vancouver but purchased a two-bedroom house in Hamilton on December 20th. Diane has supplied you with the following information concerning her moving costs:
Air transportation for Diane $3,000
Moving costs $3,100
Temporary living expenses (hotels and meals) in Hamilton for 20 days $2,500
Storage $1,250
Lease cancellation fee paid to Vancouver landlord $1,200
Legal fees to purchase new home $3,600
Property taxes paid from December 21st to 31st $400
Moving allowance paid by B. Ltd $4,000
Diane's net employment income in Hamilton from December 1st to 31st $5,600
What is the deductible amount of moving expenses that Diane can claim in her personl income tax return for the year of the move?