I have a tax related question for you CPA types...

[SKKY]

...The question is about a deductions. I currently renting a car due to my vehicle being shipped to my next duty station overseas. Can I claim this as a deduction associated with a move since I'm not being reimbursed by the Navy for this? It seems valid to me. Thanks much.

[aQuArius]

1. Job realated, non-reimbursed moving expense....

YUP! If it smells like a tax deduction it probably is. You have a bona-fide deduction, just keep your records of the expense. Tax season is almost upon us, hoorah!

[SKKY]

2. Thanks much aQuArius!

You just made my day! I was hoping this would be the case, considering it's costing me about $1,100.00 dollars to rent a car until I transfer.

[ajacobson]

3. IMHO, yes

see IRS Publication 3, Armed Forces' Tax Guide, page 6

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3.pdf

Claim those expenses on Form 3903. Note that probably only a rental equivalent to your shipped vehicle would be deemed a reasonable expense. If you regularly drive a beater but rent an Escalade, that might not considered to be eligible for full deduction if audited.

(Full disclosure: I'm not a CPA but I am an accounting student, so seek advice from a licensed professional for absolute assurance.)

[SKKY]

4. I drive a 2002 Mazda Protege5, and that's the vehicle I shippped...

...and although I only paid for a Compact (Chevy Cavalier equivalent), they gave me a Malibu for the same price.

[SKKY]

5. I would like to apologize to everyone who read this...

...and had to decipher what I was trying to say. After reading my own post, I can see that I should never be allowed on DU while suffering sleep deprivation.