Obtain an IRS Change of Address form, call 1-800-829-1040 and ask
for Form 3903 to help deduct Moving Expenses.
Gather moving supplies, boxes, tape, rope.
If moving far away, make any necessary travel arrangements like airline,
hotel, and rental car reservations. Or plan your travel route if driving.
Call a moving company or make truck rental reservations to move yourself.
Finalize real estate and apartment rental needs.
Place legal, medical, and insurance records in a safe and accessible
place.
Obtain a Change of Address formto tell the Post Office of your
move.
Give your mailers your new address:
Friends and family members
Banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions
Charge card and credit card companies
Doctors, dentists, and other service providers
State and Federal Tax authorities and any other government agencies as needed.
IRS--Complete the proper change of address form for your tax files.
You can do this by sending them Address Change Notification Cards or, for magazine
publishers and business mailers, by following their change-of-address instructions.
Most magazines can also be notified on-line for quicker results!
Save moving receipts (many moving expenses are tax deductible).
Make maps of your new neighborhood to familiarize yourself and your family
with your new area.
Plan your moving budget
Two Weeks Before Moving
Inform gas, electric, water, cable, local telephone and trash removal
services of your move. Sign up for services at your new address.
Line up new cable service for your new home.
Inform long distance phone company of your move. Sign up for long distance
service at your new address.
Recruit moving-day help.
Confirm travel reservation.
Arrange to close or transfer your bank account, if appropriate.
The Day Before Moving
Set aside moving materials like a tape measure, pocket knife, packing
boxes, tape and markers.
Pick up rental truck.
Check oil and gas in your car.
If traveling, make sure you have tickets, charge cards, and other
essentials.
