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