Can I claim Moving Expenses?

[Vidyanand]

Hello Everyone

In August 2022, I moved my family from Manitoba to British Columbia so that my wife and I can be with our daughter who joined UBC as an undergraduate student. My wife and I work remotely. Can I claim moving expenses? If so, how?

Appreciate your input.

Sincerely

Vidyanand

[Geo123]

Hello Vidyanand,

You should check with the CRA.  I could not find anything that would confirm your expenses are permitted as the parent of a student (and not a student) and given that you are not moving for your employment.

Line 21900 – Moving expenses: Are you a full-time student?
Note: Line 21900 was line 219 before tax year 2019.
You can claim eligible moving expenses if you moved to be a student in full-time attendance in a post-secondary program at a university, college or other educational institution
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/line-21900-moving-expenses/line-21900-you-a-full-time-student.html

To contact the CRA :

1-800-959-8281 for inquiries related to individuals.

Telephone numbers – Canada Revenue Agency / CRA wait times:

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/corporate/contact-information/telephone-numbers.html

 

[Vidyanand]

Thanks for your reply. Can my daughter claim any of the expenses? She has moved to be a student in full-time attendance in a post-secondary program.