Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) Practice Exam

Which of the following best represents a deduction eligible during moving under U.S. tax law?

1. Housing costs for new residence

2. Storage fees during transition

3. Meals en route to the new location

4. Personal moving labor costs

The correct answer is: Storage fees during transition

Storage fees during a transition are indeed deductions that can be claimed under U.S. tax law, specifically when the storage is necessary due to the move and takes place within a certain timeframe related to relocating. The IRS allows taxpayers to deduct qualified moving expenses, and storage fees typically fall under these expenses if they are incurred to keep items safe while transitioning to a new job or residence, as long as they are necessary due to the move. In contrast, other options do not qualify for deductions under current tax regulations. Housing costs for a new residence are generally not deductible, as they are considered personal expenses. Meals incurred during the move also do not qualify for a deduction as they are treated as personal costs rather than necessary moving expenses. Lastly, personal moving labor costs are not deductible unless the labor is contracted through a professional moving service. Thus, the focus on storage fees as a valid deduction aligns perfectly with IRS guidelines for moving expenses, making it the best representation among the choices provided.