Transferring Timeline

[Zachtt92]

I am curious as to how long it takes to transfer to a new station after signing the offer letter?
And if the station is out of state, do they give you extra time to move??

Thanks

 

[Operational needs]

You are usually given 30 days. Your old station can't keep you longer than 30 days.

 

[overflowed]

You don't get extra time to move the way you are asking. The times I've moved state to state I usually ask to take a vacation week early or ask to take LWOP.

 

[Code 82 Approved]

They ship you Ground. Best of luck!

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Since transfers are voluntary, are those who transfer able to write off the expenses for the move on their tax return?

 

[Operational needs]

Since transfers are voluntary, are those who transfer able to write off the expenses for the move on their tax return?

Yes, but the move has to be over a certain number of miles. I can't remember what they are. I've claimed it multiple times.

 

[Operational needs]

I am curious as to how long it takes to transfer to a new station after signing the offer letter?
And if the station is out of state, do they give you extra time to move??

Thanks

@UpstateNYUPSer brought up a good point. Make sure you keep your moving receipts for tax purposes and find out what the magic mileage number is.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Yes, but the move has to be over a certain number of miles. I can't remember what they are. I've claimed it multiple times.

It's 50 miles but that is for either a new job or relocation dictated by your employer. Transfers would be voluntary and may/may not qualify for the tax write off.

 

[Operational needs]

It's 50 miles but that is for either a new job or relocation dictated by your employer. Transfers would be voluntary and may/may not qualify for the tax write off.

According to multiple accountants I've used, it is.

 

[!Retired!]

IRS rules are not 100% clear Tax Topics - Topic 455 Moving Expenses
Some more detail Publication 521 (2015), Moving Expenses