Hi
My employer granted me a $20,000 allowance to use as I wish to relocate with my new job. I stayed in hotel every week for 7 months until I found new home. Every week I drove 3 hours to new job and drove back home on Friday, I turned in expense report for hotel, gas (drive back home) and meals, Employer reimbursed me on my check but was not taxed.
Now 7 months later after I moved, employer is wanting to charge me payroll tax or give me 1099 for the reimbursed money.
Breakdown:
3,000 meals
9,500 hotel
1,300 gas
1,000 Uhaul/mover expense
total reimbursed $14,800

Is it best this is reported on my W-2 or pay the taxes now? Also is all of the reimbursement considered taxable?

Appreciate any help!