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Household goods move (domestic full-service)

2026 cost range
$5,000 - $25,000Typical: $11,000

Cross-country full-service (~3,000 mi, 7,400 lb): Allied Van Lines quote $12,329-$13,640; corporate-rate accounts run 15-25% below retail.

1.Gross-up math at this component

For the typical $$11,000 cost at this line item, OBBBA-permanent tax treatment requires gross-up:

ItemAmount
Net benefit to employee (typical)$7,746
Gross-up multiplier (federal combined)×1.42x
Total cost to employer$11,000

2.When this component applies

Household goods move (domestic full-service) typically appears in Tier 1-3 (core relocation policies) relocation packages. Reserved for domestic moves; international versions are typically 2-3x cost.

3.How to budget

Conservative budget: use the high-end figure ($25,000) plus the 1.42x gross-up multiplier where applicable. Optimistic budget: typical figure. For pre-deal due diligence, always model the high-end.

Source: https://realestate.usnews.com/home-services/moving/best-moving-companies · Verified 2026-06-03 · verified primary

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