--- title: Moving for a New Job: Timeline, Taxes, Housing url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-for-a-new-job/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving guides](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/) - Moving for a new job # Moving for a new job Work backward from your start date: book the mover, settle housing and confirm what your employer pays before you give notice. Under current IRS guidance the moving-expense deduction applies to military and certain intelligence community moves, so ask your employer's payroll how a relocation benefit will be reported. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) A job move has a deadline that a house move does not: the first day of work. That deadline pushes the timeline, and it makes the details of the relocation package matter. This guide is for someone moving to Reno or Sparks for a new role, and for the people who help them plan. ## Start with the offer letter Read what the employer will provide: lump sum, reimbursement, a direct-billed mover, temporary housing or none of these. Ask who chooses the mover, whether there is a cap, and when you must submit receipts. Written terms prevent surprises. ## Taxes on relocation The IRS explains that the moving-expense deduction and exclusion are limited to members of the Armed Forces moving under orders and, from 2026, to certain intelligence community employees. That means a relocation payment from a private employer is usually reported as pay. Payroll can tell you how your benefit is treated. Read [are moving expenses tax deductible](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-expenses-and-taxes/) for more detail, and consult a tax professional about your situation. ## Build a timeline from the start date - Eight to ten weeks out: get estimates, choose a mover and confirm your delivery window. - Six weeks out: choose housing or a temporary place, and give notice on your current home. - Four weeks out: start packing and arrange utilities and schooling. - Two weeks out: confirm dates, transfer records and set up mail forwarding. - Moving week: pack a first-night box and a work bag, and plan your drive. ## Housing and the gap A move date seldom matches the lease dates at both ends. If you arrive before the new home is ready, goods can wait in storage in transit or in short-term storage in Sparks, and you can stay in temporary housing. Vault storage starts from $40 per month, and goods ship with about 2 to 3 weeks of notice. See [what is storage in transit](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/what-is-storage-in-transit/) and [storage between moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/storage-between-moves/). ## If your employer is paying O'Brien's works with companies on [employee and corporate relocation](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/employee-relocation/). A free in-home estimate gives the employer a written number for the move. Ask whether your company's HR team wants a copy of the estimate, and keep the inventory and the bill of lading for your records. ## Learn the area Spend a weekend in Reno and Sparks before you decide. See [cost of living in Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/cost-of-living/), [jobs and the Reno economy](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/jobs-and-economy/) and [the new Nevada resident checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/new-resident-checklist/). USA.gov also keeps a moving checklist for the federal tasks. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [IRS, Tax Topic 455, Moving expenses](https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc455) - [USAGov, How to change your address](https://www.usa.gov/change-address) - [eCFR, 49 CFR Part 375 (household goods moves)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Employee and corporate relocation](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/employee-relocation/) - [Are moving expenses tax deductible? (IRS)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-expenses-and-taxes/) - [How far ahead to book movers](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-far-ahead-to-book-movers/) - [New Nevada resident checklist: first 30, 60, 90 days](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/new-resident-checklist/) Moving guides ## Read next - [Moving into your first apartment](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/first-apartment-move/) - [Getting furniture ready for home staging](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-and-home-staging/) - [What is FF&E?](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/what-is-ffe/) - [Hotel renovation FF&E logistics](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/hotel-renovation-ffe-logistics/) - [Planning a laboratory move](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/planning-a-lab-move/) - [Moving office IT and equipment](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/office-move-it-and-equipment/) - [Business records storage basics](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/records-retention-and-storage/) - [What white-glove delivery means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/white-glove-delivery-meaning/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### Can I deduct moving expenses for a new job? Under current IRS guidance the deduction is limited to military and certain intelligence community moves. Ask a tax professional about your situation. ### How early should I book movers for a job move? Eight weeks before the start date is a good target. Short-notice moves are possible, so call the office if your timeline is tight. ### What if my start date comes before my home is ready? Short-term storage and temporary housing bridge the gap. Ask the estimator about storage in transit. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) T Tommy B. August 21, 2026 Great local business. Very family oriented with highly knowledgeable staff with remarkable employees going the extra mile. If you need a moving service for any reason, go here. ### Owner's reply Thanks Tommy appreciate you giving us a review. R Robert B. June 22, 2026 The movers were very professional and took care of my stuff there were no worries and stress free amazing job. J Janet M. May 16, 2026 I was so impressed with the way the crew handled and packed each piece of furniture for short term storage. They were polite and professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a move. ### Owner's reply Janet we are so glad to hear that your move was a great success and we sincerely appreciate you providing us with this wonderful review. We will continue to provide you with the best service as we move forward. ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070