Whether you're planning a move across town or across the country,
making the move hassle-free is what it is all about. Besides the traditional
garage sale and packing of boxes, there are a few details you won't want to
forget before you begin loading the truck:
Plan Ahead
Experts recommend scheduling moves at least one month in advance,
especially during the peak-moving season between May and September. Some
estimates indicate 80 percent of all moving and storage business is done when
schools are out. That's when employees are most likely to be transferred.
Ask Questions
Take the time to get as much information as possible from moving
companies before selecting one. Check on truck size and availability. Ask about
moving supplies, such as boxes, dollies and furniture pads. Find out about
protection plans for your possessions. Ask about lost or damaged property claim
procedures. Determine price differences in packing the truck yourself or having
it professionally packed. Get estimates.
Save Your Receipts
Many of your moving expenses are tax deductible, so hang onto your
receipts. Consult with your tax advisor to find out what is deductible, or call
the Internal Revenue Service and request Publication 521: "Tax Information On
Moving Expenses" to find out which moving expenses are deductible.
Collect Documents
If you're moving out of the area, you'll need to gather your
family's personal records. Remember to get your medical and dental records,
school transcripts, legal documents, titles, bank records, tax returns, stocks
and bonds certificates, birth certificates, passports and insurance documents.
Be sure to empty your safe deposit box.
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