Expert Lump Sum Relocation Management and Support

A lump sum relocation package is a pre-specified amount of money provided by an employer to cover expenses incurred during a move. These packages help with moving costs, travel, and temporary living expenses. They are common for individuals relocating for corporate jobs and offer the employee flexibility in how they spend the funds.

A Direct Lump Sum is a cash payment given to the employee. It is typically treated as taxable earnings. The employee is responsible for booking all services. A Managed Lump Sum involves a moving partner (like Hollander) administering the funds. Expenses are paid directly to vendors via invoices, which can allow the payments to be excluded from the employee’s taxable income.

Generally, yes. Direct lump sum payments are considered taxable earnings. However, under a Managed Lump Sum program, Qualified Moving Expenses reimbursed through direct vendor payments may be excluded from income, minimizing tax withholding. We recommend consulting with a tax professional to understand your specific situation.

Absolutely. We provide move estimates in competitive bid situations. Our move managers are experts at helping you stretch your allowance. We can suggest cost-saving alternatives, such as self-packing certain items or flexible delivery dates, to keep your costs down.

Yes. When you work with Hollander, you benefit from our standing as a United Van Lines agent. We offer preferred contract pricing for moving services and access to mortgage channels and settling services that are otherwise unavailable to the general public.

Our concierge services are designed to reduce stress. While the specific offerings vary, they typically include assistance with connecting utilities, finding temporary housing, and navigating local amenities in your new city. These services are often low or no-cost additions to our moving packages.

Simply give us a call or fill out our online quote form. Let us know you are working with a relocation allowance. One of our trained move consultants will guide you through the next steps, helping you understand your benefits and creating a plan that works for you.

Yes. We are a full-service relocation partner. We can arrange for the transport of your vehicles and pets as part of your moving plan. These are common expenses covered by lump sum allowances, and we can coordinate these logistics for you.

This depends on your company’s policy. With a direct lump sum, you typically keep the difference. With a managed program, the funds are often “use it or lose it,” or the remainder might be paid out as taxable income. We can help you review your policy to understand these details.