I went from active duty to military reserves in 2022, reserves is based in FL. Total expenses for travel to military reserve duty was $2239.98; Whether I am eligible to claim the moving expenses since I have moved from active duty to military reserves. kindly guide

As of my knowledge cutoff in early 2023, moving expenses for members of the Armed Forces are deductible if the move is due to a permanent change of station. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended the moving expense deduction for most taxpayers for tax years 2018 through 2025. However, active duty military members who move pursuant to a military order and incident to a permanent change of station can still claim this deduction. Since you transitioned from active duty to the reserves, the deductibility of your moving expenses depends on whether your move was due to a military order and incident to a permanent change of station. If your move meets these criteria, you may be eligible to deduct your moving expenses. Here's what you need to know: 1. **Eligibility:** To deduct moving expenses, you must have moved in connection with a permanent change of station, which includes moves from: - Your home to your first post of active duty, - One permanent post of duty to another, or - Your last post of duty to your home or a nearer point within one year of ending active duty. 2. **Qualified Expenses:** Deductible moving expenses include the reasonable costs of moving household goods and personal effects, as well as travel costs (including lodging but not meals) for you and members of your household. 3. **Form 3903:** If you are eligible, you would use IRS Form 3903 to calculate your moving expense deduction and

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