Relocation Tax Services
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Overview
Relocation tax specialists advise companies and employees on relocation tax implications, gross-up calculations, and tax compliance for moves and benefits.
With relocation benefits taxable and gross-up complex, consulting generates revenue of $130,000-$460,000 with 75-85% margins through tax consulting and preparation.
The business requires CPA or EA license, relocation tax expertise, tax software, corporate understanding, and compliance knowledge.
Services include relocation tax planning and advice, gross-up calculations for corporate moves, moving expense deduction guidance (limited after TCJA), international assignment tax equalization, employee tax return preparation, and corporate policy tax compliance.
Revenue through hourly consulting $150-$350 and tax preparation.
Success factors include CPA or Enrolled Agent license, understanding relocation tax law and deductibility, gross-up and tax equalization calculations, corporate relocation program tax implications, and serving both employers and relocating employees.
Marketing focuses on corporate HR, RMCs, employees, and CPA networks.
With relocation benefits taxable and tax law complex after TCJA 2017 in 2025, relocation tax consulting offers specialized tax opportunities serving corporate moves and international assignments with CPA license and relocation expertise required.
Required Skills
- CPA or EA license
- Relocation tax law expertise
- Gross-up calculations
- Tax equalization
- Tax software proficiency
- Corporate relocation programs
Pros and Cons
Pros
- High hourly consulting rates
- CPA license barrier
- Tax complexity value
- Corporate and individual clients
- Recurring annual tax returns
Cons
- CPA or EA license required
- Complex tax law changes
- Liability and compliance risk
- Tax season workload
- Specialized relocation knowledge
How to Get Started
- Obtain CPA or EA license
- Study relocation tax law
- Learn gross-up calculations
- Develop corporate relationships
- Market to HR and RMCs
- Offer employee tax prep
- Stay current with tax changes
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