Basic tax question

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Check out IRS Pub. 521 linked above. All depends on the circumstances (accountable or nonaccountable plan; date you received the reimbursement; etc). The publication is pretty easy to read and doesn't require a ton of tax knowledge.

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I haven't received a W2 for that moving allowance. Am I supposed to file taxes on that moving pay or will that be next year?

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Expenses for thing like this are often nontaxable. However, they should be reported. I would keep good documentation on your moving expenses (as they are deductible, if you pay out of pocket) to at least offset or negate any tax liability for the moving allowance. Check with your payroll people to see if they're bringing it forward or if it is an oversight.

You can always file and amended return, of course, but you've got 5 weeks until tax day - that's enough time to get it right.

Pub 521 will be your guide here.

So you passed the tests in 2014? If so it's definetly not a 2013 income. It could be income in 2014 depending upon how the money was paid and used etc. The IRS pub listed above will help you figure that out. Plus if the company is big enough the HR and payroll people may be able to help.