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Obtain an IRS Change of Address form, call 1-800-829-1040. |
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Gather moving supplies, boxes, tape, rope. |
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If moving far away, make any necessary travel
arrangements like airline, hotel, and rental car reservations, or
plan your travel route if driving. |
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Call a moving company or make truck rental reservations
to move yourself. |
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Finalize real estate and apartment rental needs. |
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Place legal, medical, and insurance records in
a safe and accessible place. |
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Give your mailers your new address (using Address
Change Notification Cards): |
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- 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.
- Internal Revenue Service
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Save moving receipts (many moving expenses are
tax deductible). |
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Make maps of your new neighborhood to familiarize
yourself and your family with your new area. |
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Plan your moving budget |
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Inform gas, electric, water, cable, local telephone
and trash removal services of your move. Sign up for services at
your new address. |
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Get new cable service for your new home. |
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Inform long distance phone company of your move.
Sign up for long distance service at your new address. |
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Recruit moving day help. |
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Confirm travel reservation. |
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Arrange to close or transfer your bank account,
if appropriate. |
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Set aside moving materials like a tape measure,
pocket knife, packing boxes, tape and markers. |
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Pick up rental truck. |
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Check oil and gas in your car. |
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If traveling, make sure you have tickets, charge
cards, and other essentials. |
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Keep the following supplies and accessories on
hand. |
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- Boxes, all sizes
- Bubble wrap or other cushioning material
- Marking pens
- Tape measure
- Furniture pads or old blankets as needed
- Packing tape and scissors
- Money and credit cards
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Label each box with the room in the new home
to which it should be delivered. |
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Number the boxes and keep a list of what is in
each box. |
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Clearly mark fragile items. |
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Pack a bag of personal items you'll need during
the move (change of clothes, toiletries, medicine, maps, food, and
drinks). Keep it in an easy to find place when you pack. |
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Keep a medical kit accessible. |
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If you have children, pack a bag of games and
activities for the trip. |
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