My new employer is going to pay me $2500 based on actuals for relocation. I am moving from out of state, can I submit new furniture etc as relocation expense ?
2007-06-20 16:56:05 · 3 answers · asked by brazark 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
New furniture would not be a relocation expense, but if he's giving you a flat amount of $2500, you could spend it on whatever you want to. If you have to submit receipts for it and it's up to $2500 though, then the new furniture wouldn't qualify.
2007-06-20 17:04:49 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a bed and no living room instead of a futon or pullout sofa, you can get a cheap set of mattress/box springs from a manufacturer that has their own store, instead of looking at the double-padded mattress set that usually runs over $1000.00. You can pick up a mattress/box spring set for $200-$300, and they have the rail set with casters on the bottom if your studio has tile or hardwood, to make it easier to move and clean under. If you want a futon and no bedroom look in the studio, Walmart has one that's okay to sleep on and I think it's around $250 or so, but you have to really put extra padding (a blanket or two) under the futon mattress to not feel the framing for the bed. If you want a sofa and no bedroom (sometimes the couch ends up more comfortable to sleep on than the bed), try Big Lots if it's in your area. They have couches for $300.00, and they sit okay and are sturdy enough to last 10-15 years if needed. If you don't have a Big Lots, there must be another liquidator store that has furniture lines (most are either manufactured exclusively for the liquidator, or the liquidator assumes a deleted stock from an independent manufacturer). Jennifer Convertibles has a good price on their pullout sofas, but may not be in your area. For the best deal, though, you need to check the classifieds in the Sunday paper to look for furniture being sold by individuals. Sometimes they have the furniture for a year or so, and remodel or decide they just don't like what they've bought, and will get rid of it for almost nothing to make room for their next purchase. You can tell by the house of the seller, by the seller, and sometimes even by the neighborhood (depending on your situation) the quality of and care given to a used piece of furniture. Best of Luck!
2016-05-21 05:52:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New furniture normally wouldn't qualify as a relocation expense. If you could show the company that it would be cheaper to buy new furniture than moving your old stuff, they might approve it. Get a couple of moving estimates then ask.
2007-06-20 17:13:44 · answer #3 · answered by Brian G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋