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Whether
your moves takes you across town or across the country, making the move as
smooth as possible will be your goal. The following tips will assist you in
accomplishing this:
Give
yourself enough time
It is
recommended you schedule your move at least one month in advance. Eighty
percent of all moving is done between May and September, so plan ahead and
schedule accordingly.
Keep
those receipts
Many
moving expenses are tax deductible, so keep your receipts in a safe, easy to
access place. You'll want to consult with your tax advisor, or you can call the
IRS and request publication 521: Tax Information On Moving Expenses.
Change
of address
Your
local post office offers free change of address kits. The packet includes
change-of-address cards to notify magazine publishers, creditors,
organizations, insurance and medical companies, etc. You also will find an
address forwarding card so the post office will have instructions on where to
forward your mail.
Cancel
your utilities
Be sure
and cancel your telephone, water, sewer, garbage, electric and any other
utilities. Call the same day to order your new service for your new location.
Be sure your utilities are turned on before you move in, as you will want to
use your vacuum, dishwasher, etc. as soon as you begin moving in your
belongings.
Leaving
the area?
You'll
want to gather all your family's personal records. Call ahead and ask for your
medical records, dental records, school transcripts, legal documents, etc.
Don't forget to empty your safety deposit box.
Many thanks for William M. Cross Realty for this handy checklist. If you're ever moving out the the New York area, and are searching for Syracuse real estate, you better take a look at what they have to offer!
