Moving and Relocation Policy Change

Effective January 1, 2019, the University is moving away from providing Moving and Relocation assistance to new employees on a reimbursement basis as detailed in Procedure 5010 of the Financial Procedures Manual.

Going forward, Moving and Relocation assistance will be provided via a taxable stipend amount paid through the Payroll Services office. Stipends will be taxed at the supplemental rate of approximately 35%. The new policy/procedure is detailed in section 5020 of the Financial Procedures Manual.

Any questions regarding the policy change or transition process can be directed to Jesse Horneber, Associate Controller, Accounting Operations and Disbursements (hornebjl@jmu.edu, x8-5135).