Can the cost of a Visa be a tax deduction?!?!?

[I Am Mello 0]

I think I already know the answer but I'm hopeing and crossing my fingers,.... can we deduct all or part of the cost of our Visa fees, traveling, moving, ect on our income taxes?

Thanks

I Am Mello

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

Under what theory?

BTW, I don't think this question belongs in the PH sub-forum...

[Krikit 1,164]

Moving to General Immigration Discussion.

[ScottThuy 140]

moving closer to work?

[Richard90027 1]

I think I already know the answer but I'm hopeing and crossing my fingers,.... can we deduct all or part of the cost of our Visa fees, traveling, moving, ect on our income taxes?

Thanks

I Am Mello

NO NO

NO

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Oh, if only! Alas, no. They are considered personal expenses the same as if you had chosen to marry the girl next door.

[KarimaG 2]

Under what theory?

BTW, I don't think this question belongs in the PH sub-forum...

hhhh... under moving expenses! lol

[BRB 6]

You can use money out of your HSA to pay for medical exam and medical expenses for your wife if you are married. If you are married you can file jointly which will also help on your taxes but the actual visa fees and travel? I would not try that.

Edited January 9, 2010 by BRB

[justashooter 430]

you can only deduct expenses related to a move if you are moving more than a certain distance to obtain a new employment, as the move is reasonably required for your employment. if you are moving to USA on an H1B to take a job that has already been arranged, and this is the only reason for your move, maybe. if you are moving to USA for any other reason, no.