Hiring Local Movers? You Could Qualify for Tax Deductions

local moversIf you’re hiring the local movers at Atlantic Relocation Systems to handle a home or business relocation, you may be eligible to qualify for tax deductions that can help you receive a little more money when you get your next tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service has certain criteria that you must meet to earn these tax deductions when using a local mover, and we are glad to provide information that can help you determine if you qualify. Below are some of the requirements that must be met to claim tax deductions for the relocation services provided by our local movers.

  • You move due to a change in the location of your job or business
    • Your new job must be at least 50 miles further away from your old home than your old job location was from your previous home.
    • You must work full-time for at least 39 weeks during the 12 months following your relocation to the area of the new job; if you’re self-employed, you need to work full-time for 78 weeks during the 24 months immediately following your relocation.
    • You’re in the military and moving due to an order and are permanently being restationed. *In which case, there are no time or distance requirements to meet.

*Exceptions to the above rules are made in the cases of death, injury or illness, and other circumstances.

Whether you meet these requirements or not, when you choose the local movers at Atlantic Relocation Systems, you’ll still be getting the best deal for your money because our moving quotes are highly competitive, and we offer outstanding service. We will provide you a personal moving coordinator to serve as your single, convenient point of contact, and you’ll receive our special pre-move survey to ensure our local movers better understand your unique needs. Our commitment to offering the finest service and the most skilled local movers has helped us to earn and maintain an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a ProMover designation from the American Moving and Storage Association.

Contact us today for moving quotes and more information about the many outstanding services our local movers provide. Our local movers proudly serve residents and businesses in Atlanta, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Tampa, and other cities from coast to coast.

*This information should not replace guidance from a professional tax preparer. Tax codes change, and you may qualify for other deductions based on personal circumstances. Before claiming any deductions, be sure to consult your financial advisor.