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Publication 521 2008 Tax Year

2008 Form 3903 Moving Expenses

Summary: This is an example of the 2008 Form 3903 with items included as described in the text. Additionally, the following line items are completed:

Name(s) shown on Form 1040” field contains Tom and Peggy Smith
Your social security number” field contains 325-00-6437
Under “5. Is line 3 more than line 4?”:
Yes” checkbox checked--“Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter the result here and on Form 1040, line 26, or Form 1040NR, line 26. This is your moving expense deduction” field contains 1,354
Under “Distance Test Worksheet”:
1. Number of miles from your old home to your new workplace” field contains 2,200 miles
2. Number of miles from your old home to your old workplace” field contains 5 miles
3. Subtract line 2 from line 1. If zero or less, enter 0” field contains 2,195 miles
Under “Is line 3 at least 50 miles?
Yes” checkbox checked. You meet this test.
No”You do not meet this test. You cannot deduct your moving expenses. Do not complete Form 3903.

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