Spouse / partner career assistance
IMPACT Group and TRC Global publish service scope but not retail unit pricing. ~50% of companies use professional career-placement for spouses.
1.Gross-up math at this component
For the typical $$5,000 cost at this line item, OBBBA-permanent tax treatment requires gross-up:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net benefit to employee (typical) | $3,521 |
| Gross-up multiplier (federal combined) | ×1.42x |
| Total cost to employer | $5,000 |
2.When this component applies
Spouse / partner career assistance typically appears in Tier 1-2 (full-service packages) relocation packages. Reserved for domestic moves; international versions are typically 2-3x cost.
3.How to budget
Conservative budget: use the high-end figure ($8,000) 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://impactgrouphr.com/services/employee-relocation/spousal-assistance/ · Verified 2026-06-03 · quote only
Other components
Household goods move (domestic full-service) · Household goods move (international US to EU/APAC) · Temporary housing (corporate furnished apartment) · Home-finding / orientation trip · Pet relocation (domestic) · Pet relocation (international) · Storage in transit (SIT) · Closing-cost assistance (home purchase) · Loss-on-sale protection (BVO/GBO buyout)