Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Moving Can Be Tax Deductible

According to online the IRS website, if you are moving due to a change of job or business location, or because you’re starting a new job you might be able to deduct your moving expenses. To qualify, your new job must be at least 50 miles farther from your old home than your old job location was from your old home. Also, if you’re an employee, you must work at least 39 weeks during the first year right after you arrive in the general area of your job. If you qualify, you’ll be able to deduct the travel costs for yourself and other family members that you accumulated while getting to your new location and the actual moving costs of your personal belongings. If you have record of car expenses while making the trip to your new home, you can also deduct that. You can include parking fees, tolls, fuel charges and repairs.
If you’re in the process of moving, don’t forget to give the Austin, Texas local movers a call. All My Sons of Austin is a licensed and insured company with a great reputation and affordable prices. The Austin movers are professionals and have numerous years of moving experience under their belt. Give us a call when you’re ready, 512-443-3700.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Do-It-Yourself Moves Aren’t As Easy As You think

A lot of people, especially in an economic downturn, figure that moving by themselves is easy. They don’t take into consideration all the hard work and expertise it requires. People figure a few boxes here and there, a little furniture, put it all on a truck and that’s it. They’re not realizing how much stuff they actually have and that it’s a lot more than boxes an d a couch. And, of course, depending on the size of the home, the load gets bigger and bigger. Boxes, appliances, fitness equipment, libraries, dressers, computers, televisions, lamps, ceiling fans, art, mirrors, dining tables, chairs, beds and do much more to move. Plus, there are certain and specific ways to move this stuff. From making sure it fits in the door way to padding corners for less damage, not to mention how hard it is to lift that type of weight. And the last thing you’ll want to do after you’ve been cleaning, sorting and packing for a few weeks, is actually lifting and transporting that load. When you’re moving, it’s truly best to leave it to the pros, like All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin. The Austin local moving company is reputable and is backed by four generations of moving experience, servicing locations like Salado, New Braunfels, Waco, Temple, Seguin and Lampasas. Trust the Austin movers to do the job right and you can relax and direct them while they set up your personal belongings in your new home.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

You Can Count On The Austin Movers

Whether you’re moving across the street, to another town or another state, moving can be hard. You need to be prepared for weeks in advance, organized, and thorough about choosing the right moving company. There are many complaints out there with the moving industry, disputes between customers and movers, scams and other problems. From being overcharges to billing ‘errors’ to unprofessional moving companies, bad estimates, unreliable contracts, large deposits demands and more. All My Sons of Austin, a local Austin moving company with numerous years of moving experience is here to remind you that you should really be careful and do the research in finding a trustworthy moving company that will have your best interest in mind. Local movers that will give you a fair moving estimate, movers that will safely transport your goods to your new location and above all, a moving crew that is professional and efficient. If you’re in the Austin area, you can truly trust the All My Sons Austin movers to do the job right. We’re a local moving company, licensed and insured with a solid reputation. We’re upfront and disclose all the information right from the start. So you’ll be in good hands. Give the Austin local movers a call at 512-443-3700 and make moving easier on yourself.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Great Service From the All My Sons of Austin Movers

I don’t get overwhelmed easily, with a fulltime job, three little children and a household to take care of, being overwhelmed is just not part of the daily routine. But, when it came time to choosing a moving company, that’s exactly how I felt. My husband and I did some research online but there were so many moving companies with glossy and fancy websites promising they were the best. How would I ever find the right one for me? Feeling frustrated, I talked about it to a close colleague of mine during our lunch break one day. She said she had the solution: All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin. She said they did an impeccable job moving her entire family to a new house in Temple. So that night, I went back to the internet and researched some more. I found the All My Sons of Austin website and really liked what I saw. They were licensed, insured and most importantly, experienced. I called their offices and asked a few questions and by the end of the phone call, I booked the Austin movers for the following week. Sure enough, the Austin moving specialists were on my front porch seven days later. Their service was professional and amicable. They all worked well together and didn’t need me there to supervise the whole thing. I trusted they would do a good job, and that’s exactly what they did. If anyone lives around the Austin area and is looking to move to a new address, hire the All My Sons of Austin movers, you won’t regret it. This moving testimonial was by Delia Hirsh, Austin TX.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Moving An Office

If you’re in the process of changing the location of your business, from one address to another, think of All My Sons of Austin as your moving partners. Our moving specialists service all of the Austin metropolitan area plus Salado, New Braunfels, Waco, Temple, Seguin and Lampasas. Our Austin movers have many years of experience in helping move businesses, from small mom and pop shops to medium-sized companies to large corporations. All My Sons of Austin can help you not only transport your goods from one place to another, we can also help pack your equipment properly. If you’d like to do it on your own though, just make sure you are organized and careful with all of your business equipment. Make sure your files stay intact and organized, that the cables, plugs, nails, and everything else that can be lost easily is properly packed with its matching machine or equipment. Pack in boxes that are very sturdy, the last you think you want is a box to fall apart, you risk damaging your equipment. Back up all your electronic files, so nothing is lost. Make sure confidential files are kept confidential. Pack all of the office supplies separately so there’s no risk of ink or toner leaking on important documents. Also, don’t forget to forward your mail. Overall, just take your time and be careful with the entire project and don’t forget to call All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin for a hassle-free, easy move.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Condo Living in Austin

According to VipRealtyInfo.com, the appeal of condo living in Austin has become more and more popular in the last few years, with new communities popping up fast. Condo living offers residents great amenities and luxurious surroundings. The article goes on to describe a few of the new communities. For one, Alicante Townhomes which is a gated community with two-and three-bedroom townhomes in Northwest Austin, next to Lake Travis. Some of the amenities include a spa, a pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a clubhouse and garages. And the prices are affordable, ranging between $165,900 and $215,900. Belterra is another community located minutes away from downtown Austin and has luxurious amenities like recreation center, parks, a pool and more. The Vistas at Lakeway community features condominiums with views of the Texas Hills Country. Most condos have two and three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. There are many more condominium communities in and around Austin. For more information, contact a realtor.

When you find you’re the condo of your dreams, let All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin help you move. Our experienced and professional Austin movers will take care of all your moving needs, loading up their truck with your personal belongings, transporting everything to your new place and help you set up in your new home. Call All My Sons of Austin for a great, easy, stress-free move.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Great Job From AMS of Dallas

All My Sons of Dallas are once again showing their commitment to their community. We’re so proud of our friends All My Sons of Dallas for the charitable contribution they just recently made. All My Sons Moving and Storage of Dallas kicked off a toy drive in the week of Sept 28th, 2009 to help replenish the toys at the Dallas Children’s Medical Center, a children hospital dedicated to making life better for sick children with serious illnesses. The toy chest is there to help distract patients and divert their attention away from their treatments and other medical procedures they have to undergo while in the hospital. All My Sons Moving Charity initiative is always looking to give back to the communities we serve. For more information, go to AllMySonsMovingCharities.com.

And if you’re looking for a good, reliable and professional moving company is the Austin area, All My Sons of Austin can help. Our Austin movers are friendly and experienced, they’re always careful with customers’ belongings and always help set up once the load is transported back to the new location. Trust All My Sons of Austin for your residential as well as corporate moves.