Michael graduates from New York University and on February 1, 2017, accepts a position with a public accounting firm in Chicago. Michael is a resident of New York. In March, Michael travels to Chicago to locate a house and starts to work in June. He incurs the following expenses, none of which are reimbursed by the public accounting firm:

a. What is Michael's moving expense deduction for 2017? How would your answers change if the tax year were 2018 rather than 2017?

b. Ho,v are the deductible expenses classified on Michael's tax return?

c. Ho,v would your answer co Part a change if all of Michael's expenses were reimbursed by his employer and he received a check for $11,040?

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Automobile expense enroute (1,000 miles at 17 cents per mile-standard mileage rate) Cost of meals en route $ 170 100 Househunting trip travel expenses Moving van expenses Commission on the sale of Michael's New York condominium Points paid to acquire a mortgage on Michael's new residence in Chicago Temporary living expenses for one week in Chicago (hotel and $100 in meals) Temporary storage of furniture and household goods in Chicago for 10 days until his house is ready Total expenses 1,400 3,970 3,500 1,000 400 500 $11,040