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Q. Which form do I need to fill out to have my mail
forwarded?
A. The Change of Address Order form supplied at any United
States Post Office or the one in this moving guide.
Q. Does
each person in the household have to have a form filled
out?
A. If each member has the same last name and
they are all moving to the same address, only one Change
of Address form needs to be filled out. However, if this
is not the case, each individual must complete his own Change
of Address form.
Q. When does the Change of Address form need
to be sent in?
A. To insure that there is no unnecessary
delay, the
Change
of Address form should be completed at least 30 days before
you move or at least as soon as you know the date of your
move and the new address. The "Start Date" will
determine when the post office will forward your mail to
the new address.
Q. How long will it take to forward the mail
from one address to the other?
A. It will take approximately
three to five
days for your mail to be forwarded from your old address
to the new address depending on how far away they are from
each other.
Q. Who else should be notified of my change
of address?
A. Everyone who sends you mail should be
notified of your
change
of address. This includes family, friends, credit cards,
banks, insurance companies, doctors, dentists, professionals,
magazines, and others. You can get notification postcards
from the post office.
Q. How long will the Post Office
continue to forward my mail?
A. For most mail, it will
be forwarded for twelve
months
and there is no charge for this service. Third class
mail
will not be forwarded unless the sender requests it
specifically.
Q. What are the requirements for qualifying
for a Moving Expense deduction on my federal tax
return?
A. There
are two tests, the employment test and the distance
test, that
determine a taxpayer's eligibility. For more information,
you can call 1-800-829-1040 and ask for a publication
on moving expenses or you can call your personal
tax advisor.
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