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In June 2020, Mr. Smith moved from Calgary to Vancouver to start a new job. In his 2020 fiscal year, he earned employment income of

In June 2020, Mr. Smith moved from Calgary to Vancouver to start a new job.  In his 2020 fiscal year, he earned employment income of $50,000 in his new job. He was not reimbursed by his employer for any of the moving costs. Mr. Smith incurred the following costs of moving:

a.    Transport of household effects                                                            $5,000
b.    Travel - self, spouse, and three children                                                2,000
c.    Legal fees - house purchase in Vancouver                                               900
d.    Cancellation of the lease on a condo in Calgary                                               750
e.    Temporary accommodation while waiting for a new house
        at $70 per day for 30 days                                                                       2,100
f.    House-hunting trip to Vancouver in May 2020                                           500

What is the maximum amount that Mr. Smith may deduct for moving expenses in his 2020 personal income tax return?

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