House hunting trips
Varies
Can You Write Off House Hunting Trips?
Short answer: No: trips to look for a new home aren't deductible, since the moving expense deduction is suspended for everyone except active-duty military.
Employer-paid house hunting trips are taxable wages unless you're in the military.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements, and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint) before you claim.
House hunting trips
Varies
Individuals / Personal Taxes
No: trips to look for a new home aren't deductible, since the moving expense deduction is suspended for everyone except active-duty military.
Business justification
No: trips to look for a new home aren't deductible, since the moving expense deduction is suspended for everyone except active-duty military. Employer-paid house hunting trips are taxable wages unless you're in the military.
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions