What Are Some Home Organization Ideas?

Photo of boxes for moving in Greensboro NCOrganizing your home can be life changing. Everyone loves to come home to a neat and tidy house, and it certainly is handy to know where everything is without having to sort through a pile of junk. But how do you go about getting organized if your home is currently not exactly the pinnacle of neatness? This article will dive into some key strategies that you can put to use.

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Remove the Junk

Everyone’s organization project should start with a review of what you need to keep and what should be tossed out. Of course, not everything in the “toss out” pile needs to go in the garbage – you could sell some of the items in a yard sale or donate them to charity, etc. It will be much easier to get organized if you are trying to find a place for fewer things to live with. Most people have plenty of stuff they never use and will never need, so this is an important place to start.

Also, note that you don’t have to wait until you are moved into a new place to go through your stuff and get rid of things. In fact, just before a move is perhaps the best time of all to get rid of things that are no longer of value in your life. This project will make it easier to get settled into your new place after the move, as you’ll have less junk to deal with. Also, it might even lower the cost of the move since you’ll have less stuff to transport from one place to the next.

Assign Everything a Home

Make sure that all your items have somewhere specific to live inside of your house. It doesn’t work to just set some things down on a table or in an extra room and figure out a spot for them later. That “later” tends not to come, and your house just stays cluttered. Everything should have its own spot, and those things should go back to those spots when they are not in use. Make sure everyone who lives in the home understands where things go and how important it is to put them back each time.

Containers are Your Friend

It makes it much easier to get organized if you can collect all your small items and store them together in bins, buckets, or baskets. Buying containers of various shapes and sizes will help you tidy up when you are trying to store things that don’t fit naturally on a shelf. For example, if you have a lot of small office supplies just sitting out on your desk, pick up a basket that can hold them all and be placed on a shelf. You will have quickly solved the clutter problem and you will easily be able to access those items any time you need to use them. Apply the container concept to as many areas of your home as possible and organization will be within reach.

Is Moving a Tax Deduction?

Given the cost of moving, both in terms of buying a new place and the actual act of moving your items, it’s understandable that you’ll want to save money wherever possible. One place you might look for savings is on your tax bill at the end of the year. For a better understanding of how moving impacts your tax situation, look at the content below.

 

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No Break Available

If you are in the military, some of your moving expenses may be tax deductible. For most of the rest of us there is not a tax deduction available for your moving expenses. The tax law was changed in 2017 which is why many still believe that moving expenses are tax deductible.  They aren’t, unfortunately.  That’s likely not what you wanted to hear, but it’s good to know what you can expect when tax season rolls around. Also, without the benefit of a tax deduction waiting in the wings, it’s even more important to work with Greensboro movers like Steele & Vaughn who will provide you with competitive rates for their services.

 

A Move Can Make Things Complicated

Aside from looking for a deduction, the other topic on your mind regarding taxes and your move is how you will file if you change states. For those who move within the same state, there is nothing to worry about – nothing about your tax situation will have been altered. However, if you move from one state to another, you’ll need to note that on your taxes and file them appropriately. This is particularly tricky if you move from a state that has a state income tax to one that doesn’t, or vice versa. Even if you don’t have to deal with this matter at the time of the move, it’s good to have it in mind so you aren’t surprised by a tax bill that you didn’t expect later.

 

Working with the Pros

Without a doubt, the best thing you can do to get your taxes just right for a year that you have moved is to hire a professional to help you with the process. Even if you typically do your taxes on your own, it might be worth bringing in a pro for this one year when things are a little bit more complicated. For most people, tax help is surprisingly affordable, and you will be able to get direct answers to all your questions. Just like the moving process is made significantly easier with the help of a team like Steele & Vaughn, so too is the process of filing your taxes made easier with the help of an accountant. Consult a pro regarding the tax implications of your move right away and rest easy knowing that this part of your move is well under control.

 

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