Are all expenses deductible?

No. Only certain types of expenses qualify, and the deduction is limited to income earned at the new location. The form and its official page explain the rules.

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)TaxGuide

T1-M — Moving Expenses Deduction

To calculate eligible moving expenses when you move for work or studies.

Open the official source

The form is downloaded and submitted on the authority's website.

What this form is for

Calculate your moving expense deduction when the move brings you closer to a new place of work or study, under the distance conditions set by the CRA.

Documents to have ready

Receipts for expenses incurred (transport, storage, selling or buying costs, temporary lodging)

Where to send it

Follow the form's instructions: depending on them, it is filed with your return or kept in case the CRA asks for it.

Our tips

Always download the latest version from the official page: tax forms often change from year to year.
Keep a copy of everything you send, with the date you sent it.

Frequently asked questions

Are all expenses deductible?: No. Only certain types of expenses qualify, and the deduction is limited to income earned at the new location. The form and its official page explain the rules.

The information on this page is general. If in doubt, the official source prevails.

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