how much of the indirect expenses can be deducted by putney as moving expenses 624545

Richard Putney, who lived in Idaho for five years, moved to Texas in 2007 to accept a new position. His employer reimbursed him in full for all direct moving costs, but did not pay for any part of the following indirect moving expenses incurred by Putney:

Househunting trips to Texas

$800

Temporary housing in Texas

900

How much of the indirect expenses can be deducted by Putney as moving expenses?

  1. $0
  2. $ 900
  3. $1,500
  4. $1,700