Originally Posted by
xooz
I'd want to understand the tax implications of the $5K lump sum. Unless it is somehow treated as non-taxed, you would end up with much less than $5K after Fed/State/Soc Sec etc taxes. Moving expenses can be written off but that would depend on the totality of your tax situation.
His employer will gross-up the $5K. His employer will increase the payment to include the OP's incurred tax liability.