GTN Mobility Tax Blog

When an employee accepts a long-term international assignment or permanent relocation, one of the biggest personal and financial decisions involves their housing considerations. Should they sell their home? Rent it out? Leave it vacant?

For HR and mobility professionals, these decisions go beyond the employee’s personal situation. They affect tax exposure, policy design, and program costs. A well-structured global mobility housing policy that outlines housing responsibilities can reduce employee stress, improve compliance, and support a smoother assignment experience.

Below are key policy considerations and practical guidance to address housing in today’s global mobility programs.

Global mobility programs are a win-win solution for both your company and your mobile employees.

In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, technology has made it easier to work across different time zones and borders. This connectivity allows seamless collaboration with colleagues worldwide. However, it also means that tax and immigration authorities can more effectively monitor and enforce compliance.

Over 55 years ago, scientists introduced the “greenhouse effect.” In November 1965, the Environmental Pollution Panel along with the President’s Science Advisory Committee issued a report called, “Restoring the Quality of Our Environment,” that pointed out how increasing temperatures in the atmosphere was occurring due to the buildup of carbon dioxide. The phrase “global warming” (i.e., climate change) was coined a decade later when the issue of a warming climate began to reach a larger audience.

Now, as the effects of climate change are felt by more than just the scientists, individuals around the world are urging corporations to step in. Workforces yearn for their employers to be environmentally, socially, and culturally thoughtful. In this article, we will explore the principle of sustainability and how the global mobility department can not only participate but take the lead in creating change within their corporation. Below we highlight both short- and long-term goals you can create for your global mobility program along with potential resources to help make these goals a reality.