"rsantuc" <rsantuc[at]yahoo.com> wrote:

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This depends. How long is the transfer for? 365 days or
more expected?

If so you now have a new tax home in Cincinnati and your
rent is personal in nature and not deductible.

This is a very difficult issue and very subjective because
it is based on the anticipated length of stay and that may
change at any time.

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Regards,

Mark Rigotti

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"rsantuc" <rsantuc[at]yahoo.com> wrote:

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How long is the job in Cincinnati "expected" to last? If it
for less than 1 year, then your rent could be deductible.
If it is expected to last for more than 1 year then your
rent is NOT deductible and you just changed "tax homes".

I would advise you consult with a local tax pro.

Gene E. Utterback, EA

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"rsantuc" <rsantuc[at]yahoo.com> wrote

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If the job in Cincinnati is temporary (less than a year)
then yes, it would be deductible as an unreimbursed employee
business expense on Form 2106, that goes to Schedule A and
is subject to a floor of 2% of AGI.

If Cincinnati is your regular, permanent place of employment
then you don't get any deduction.

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Paul A. Thomas, CPA
Athens, Georgia
taxman at negia.net

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I own a home with my wife in Chicago, however I will have to
transfer to Cincinnati for a job. My wife will stay in
Chicago and I will rent. Is my rent tax deductible in any
way?

Thank:
rsantuc

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