- Parker and Charlotte lived in Tucson, Arizona, where Parker was stationed with the Air
Force for two years. He received new orders to move to Oklahoma City. This is a permanent
change of station (PCS).
- They decided to make a Do It Yourself (DITY) move and save money.
- Charlotte spent a weekend in May in Oklahoma City looking for a house they could rent.
She spent $850 on round-trip airfare, hotel and a rental car.
- On June 4, 2015, Parker and Charlotte packed all their belongings and began driving from
Tucson to Oklahoma City. On the way, they made a side trip to Dallas to visit Charlotte's
parents. Their trip took a total of five days and four nights instead of the authorized two
days and one night.
- Their move was estimated to cost $4,700, and the Air Force provided $4,465 in advance.
- The Mitchells drove their family car a total of 1,147 miles. The shortest, most direct route
from Tucson to Oklahoma City i - ANSWER 1-5
1. How much can Parker and Charlotte claim as qualified lodging expenses? -
ANSWER C.$83
2. How many miles can Parker and Charlotte claim as qualified moving expense? _____ -
ANSWER 926
3. How much of their food expenses can Parker and Charlotte claim as qualified moving
expenses - ANSWER A. $0
4. Charlotte's May trip to locate a rental house is not a qualified moving expense. -
ANSWER True
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Force for two years. He received new orders to move to Oklahoma City. This is a permanent
change of station (PCS).
- They decided to make a Do It Yourself (DITY) move and save money.
- Charlotte spent a weekend in May in Oklahoma City looking for a house they could rent.
She spent $850 on round-trip airfare, hotel and a rental car.
- On June 4, 2015, Parker and Charlotte packed all their belongings and began driving from
Tucson to Oklahoma City. On the way, they made a side trip to Dallas to visit Charlotte's
parents. Their trip took a total of five days and four nights instead of the authorized two
days and one night.
- Their move was estimated to cost $4,700, and the Air Force provided $4,465 in advance.
- The Mitchells drove their family car a total of 1,147 miles. The shortest, most direct route
from Tucson to Oklahoma City i - ANSWER 1-5
1. How much can Parker and Charlotte claim as qualified lodging expenses? -
ANSWER C.$83
2. How many miles can Parker and Charlotte claim as qualified moving expense? _____ -
ANSWER 926
3. How much of their food expenses can Parker and Charlotte claim as qualified moving
expenses - ANSWER A. $0
4. Charlotte's May trip to locate a rental house is not a qualified moving expense. -
ANSWER True
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