Are Moving Expenses Tax Deductible? What the Federal Rules Say
Most people cannot deduct the cost of a move on a federal return, and a 2025 federal law made that permanent. Here are the exceptions for the military and the intelligence community, how employer relocation pay is taxed, and how states differ.
October 1, 2026 · 6 min read
Moving in Summer Heat: How to Protect Your Family, Your Crew, and Your Belongings
Summer is the busiest moving season and the hottest. These summer moving tips cover timing, heat-sensitive belongings, and how to keep everyone safe on a hot moving day.
July 2, 2025 · 6 min read
Moving in the Rain: A Pacific Northwest Survival Guide
In Seattle and Portland you cannot wait for a dry day, so you plan for a wet one. Here is how to keep boxes, furniture, floors, and people dry enough to get the job done.
February 1, 2021 · 6 min read
Moving During Hurricane Season in Florida and the Carolinas
You can move to or from the Southeast coast between June and November. You just need flexible dates, a forecast habit, and a plan for what happens if a storm heads your way.
March 14, 2018 · 6 min read
Moving in Winter: How to Handle Snow, Ice, and Cold on Moving Day
A winter move can be easier to schedule than a summer one, as long as you plan for snow, ice, short days, and cold. Here is how to get ready.
January 24, 2018 · 6 min read
Moving During Back-to-School Season: A Family Planning Guide
Late summer is when families most want to be settled and when movers are busiest. Here is how to time the move, handle enrollment, and get kids to the first day ready.
November 9, 2016 · 6 min read
Why the End of the Month Is the Busiest Time to Move
Leases and closings pile up in the last days of every month, and so do moving trucks. Here is why it happens, what it means for your move, and how to get a better date.
October 11, 2013 · 6 min read
Moving During the Holidays: How to Plan a Move Around Thanksgiving and Christmas
A move between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day can work in your favor if you plan around closures, travel, and family time. Here is how to schedule it and keep the season intact.
September 23, 2013 · 6 min readReady to plan your move?
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Can I deduct moving expenses if I moved for a new job?
Not on a federal return, unless you are an active-duty member of the Armed Forces moving under military orders or, for moves in 2026 or later, an intelligence community employee relocated for a new assignment. The deduction has been unavailable to other workers since the 2018 tax year, though some states still allow one on the state return. Read the full guide.
Is it cheaper to move in winter?
Demand is lower in winter, so you usually have more choice of dates and start times. Whether the price is lower depends on the mover, the date, and the job, so request a quote for your specific move. Read the full guide.
Why are movers so busy at the end of the month?
Many leases end on the last day of the month and start on the first, and many home closings are scheduled for the same week. That concentrates a large share of moves into a few days. Read the full guide.
What is the best time of day to move in summer?
As early in the morning as possible. An early start puts the heaviest lifting in the coolest part of the day, before the afternoon heat peaks. Read the full guide.