Personally Procured Move Calculator

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Military PPM (DITY) Move Incentive Calculator

Estimated Move Summary

Net Household Goods Weight: 0 lbs

Gross Government Payment (95% GCC): $0.00

Estimated Taxable Profit: $0.00

*This is an estimate based on average Government Constructive Cost (GCC) rates. Actual payouts are determined by DFAS/Finance based on weight tickets and actual line-haul rates.

Understanding the Personally Procured Move (PPM)

A Personally Procured Move (PPM), formerly known as a Do-It-Yourself (DITY) move, is a program offered by the Department of Defense that allows military members to transport their household goods (HHG) themselves instead of having the government arrange a commercial moving company.

How the PPM Incentive is Calculated

The military calculates your payment based on 95% of what it would have cost the government to move you (the Government Constructive Cost). This calculation is primarily driven by three factors:

  • Net Weight: The difference between your vehicle/trailer weight when fully loaded with your goods and the weight when empty.
  • Distance: The official mileage between your old duty station and your new permanent duty station (PDS).
  • Current Rates: The General Services Administration (GSA) line-haul rates which fluctuate based on fuel costs and market demand.

Weight Tickets: The Most Critical Step

To receive payment, you must provide certified weight tickets. You need two tickets for every vehicle or trailer used:

  1. Empty Weight: The vehicle with a full tank of gas but no household goods or passengers inside.
  2. Full Weight: The vehicle loaded with all your household goods and a full tank of gas.

Example Calculation

If you are moving from Fort Bragg to Fort Hood (approx. 1,200 miles) with a net weight of 8,000 lbs:

  • Gross Incentive: Using an estimated GCC rate of $1.10 per pound for that distance, your 95% incentive might be approximately $8,800.
  • Expenses: If you spend $2,000 on a truck rental and fuel, your taxable income is $6,800.
  • Final Payout: You keep the difference between the incentive and your actual moving costs.

Maximizing Your Profit

The goal of a PPM is often to perform the labor yourself to keep the excess incentive. To maximize your profit, keep detailed records of all "Qualified Moving Expenses" (packing tape, boxes, rental fees, fuel, tolls). These expenses are deducted from your gross incentive before taxes are calculated, significantly reducing your tax liability.

function calculatePPM() { var fullWeight = parseFloat(document.getElementById('fullWeight').value); var emptyWeight = parseFloat(document.getElementById('emptyWeight').value); var distance = parseFloat(document.getElementById('moveDistance').value); var expenses = parseFloat(document.getElementById('movingExpenses').value) || 0; if (isNaN(fullWeight) || isNaN(emptyWeight) || isNaN(distance)) { alert("Please enter valid numbers for weight and distance."); return; } if (fullWeight <= emptyWeight) { alert("Full weight must be greater than empty weight."); return; } var netWeight = fullWeight – emptyWeight; // Estimate GCC Rate // Average GCC is roughly $0.70 to $1.20 per lb depending on distance. // Logic: Base rate + small distance multiplier var estimatedRatePerLb = 0.65 + (distance * 0.0003); // Total Incentive is 95% of GCC var grossIncentive = netWeight * estimatedRatePerLb * 0.95; // Profit calculation var profit = grossIncentive – expenses; if (profit < 0) profit = 0; document.getElementById('resNetWeight').innerText = netWeight.toLocaleString(); document.getElementById('resGross').innerText = grossIncentive.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('resProfit').innerText = profit.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('ppm-results').style.display = 'block'; // Scroll to results document.getElementById('ppm-results').scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'nearest' }); }

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