GTN Mobility Tax Blog

Global mobility is constantly evolving, and HR and mobility leaders often find themselves balancing competing priorities all at once. Tax compliance, payroll coordination, executive travel, equity issues, and remote work oversight all demand attention. And each comes with its own layer of complexity. Amid all the chaos, certain questions consistently rise to the surface as teams look for clarity, alignment, and practical direction.

In this article, we’ve highlighted the top 10 questions HR and mobility professionals asked most often in 2025, along with clear explanations and resources to help guide your planning for the year ahead.

Compensation collection for international assignments comes with many moving parts, and payroll and mobility teams often run into the same core questions. From coordinating global data to navigating split payroll, per diems, and year-end reporting, each step has its own requirements and potential pitfalls.

For most mobility program managers, year-end is a time to have calls with various mobility vendors to discuss the past year and plan for the next. These year-end discussions are crucial to the efficient functioning of your mobility program, as they keep you informed about the evolving landscape of global mobility and the associated tax implications.

The ever-changing nature of international business, along with emerging work trends and technological advancements, has created complex tax scenarios that require careful consideration as companies handle year-end payroll reporting and decide on services and support for their employees.