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Short-Term Assignments: Key Considerations and Essential Information

By Tracy Langlois, CRP, GMS

Short-term work assignments have been steadily increasing over the years and certain factors like the pandemic have shined a light on vulnerabilities within numerous industries. For instance, the demand for travel nurses has never been higher, as certain staffing agencies need to fill voids and provide additional support at hospitals all over the US. Other companies are asking employees to train new hires at different locations or attend workshop programs and conferences out of state. Those working in media may need to spend days, weeks, or months in different locations covering news stories. HR representatives are focusing on talent mobility, which may require employees to take on short-term work assignments for specialized training and upward growth within a company.

No matter the industry or reason, employers are recognizing the value of short-term assignments, as well as the logistical steps required to smoothly transition their employees from point A to B. With that in mind, CapRelo put together an overview of short-term assignments, so your company knows what is needed to assist your employee during the hectic transition of a short-term assignment.

What is a Short-Term Assignment?

A temporary assignment is defined as a work stint lasting for one year or less. A short-term assignment can be a series of shorter rotational assignments or an assignment that requires an employee to stay in one place for the entire duration. Similar to temporary duty assignments in the military, short-term assignments are not permanent and are meant to carry out a specific purpose. Companies may send one employee or a whole team out on temporary assignments, depending on the industry and work goal.

What is the Purpose of a Short-Term Assignment?

There are plenty of different reasons why companies would send their staff out on short-term assignments. For instance, an employee may need to assist a branch that’s struggling to perform and help them to increase their sales numbers. It’s also not uncommon for staff to oversee different departments during a company merger, requiring temporary assignments to ensure company policies are being carried out consistently across the board. Perhaps limited resources have prevented staff at different locations from being properly cross-trained, necessitating the need for temporary work trips.

Whether three weeks or three months long, short-term assignments typically require companies to cover lodging, food, transportation, and other travel-related expenses with stipends.

Benefits and Challenges of Short-Term Assignments

While short-term assignments sound like a breeze, they can pose some serious challenges for both the employee and the company itself. International short-term assignments can pose tax and immigration issues if companies don’t comply with the laws and regulations in each country. Secondly, some countries have turbulent landscapes, which could potentially put staff at risk. Employees may also get stranded in the assignment country due to canceled flights or COVID-related concerns, further implicating the company when temporary assignments do not go according to plan.

On the flip side, a company can create a robust talent mobility strategy with initiatives that reward current and new hires willing to take on short-term assignments. For instance, paying employees during travel time can lead to higher retention rates. Companies can also train staff across locations to improve their skills, eliminating any consistency errors. A change of scenery might help employees to improve productivity as well, especially in locations that offer plenty of sunshine and warm weather for post-work relaxation.

Short-Term Assignment FAQs

  • Are Short-Term Assignments International? Short-term assignments can be either domestic (within a country) or international (across country borders). Certain companies like Amazon, FedEx, and Apple are known for leading the way with the most corporate travel, requiring employees to rack up airline miles to fulfill their job duties.
  • How Does the IRS Define Short-Term Assignments? The IRS defines short-term assignments as work in one location that can be reasonably completed in one year or less (and is). Employees typically file taxes with their home state. If a work assignment lasts for longer than a year then it is considered an indefinite assignment, prompting an employee’s tax home to change.
  • What is Relocation Tax Assistance? Before 2018, any moving-related payments or reimbursements to employees were not included in their annual reportable wages. These expenses did not require withholding taxes and would have been paid by the employee and later deducted. The Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017 changed the way payroll handled relocation expenses. Nowadays, employers can offer relocation tax assistance or tax gross-ups. A tax gross-up simply means that a company provides a larger payment sum to the employee to compensate for the taxes that will be withheld from their payment if that employee is relocating somewhere new.
  • Do Family Members Join Employees on Short-Term Assignments? When it comes to temporary assignments, most companies do not assist families to join the employee in the new location if the assignment is expected to have a duration of six months or less. Assignments greater than six months may include company support for family accompaniment. Some companies will offer to pay for visits home after a certain amount of time has passed for employees who are not accompanied. This could be anywhere from 8 to 12 weeks after the start of the assignment but depends on the company’s unique policies.

How Can Companies Assist Employees?

Companies should have well-defined relocation policies in place before sending employees out on temporary assignments. The policy should include details on the relocation services and benefits which will be provided to employees and who will be assisting them with these services. It is important to note for international cases that proper immigration documentation is required before the start of the assignment. Letters of assignment (LOA)s should also be created for employee and company signature and should include specifics on the location and duration of the assignment and specific benefits. Companies should have a dedicated budget in place to assist with short-term assignment relocation expenditures; a comprehensive cost estimate including tax costs can be prepared in advance to ensure appropriate approvals can be obtained. A survey of HR professionals conducted in partnership with CapRelo found that 33% of participants stated their relocation policies have been updated to accommodate employees’ mental health and well-being, which is another factor that should be taken into consideration to help employees cope better with their new surroundings.

Do You Need a Relocation Program?

So, you’re ready to send your employees out on short-term assignments, but don’t know where to start? Whether you need help transferring one employee intra-country, or flying a whole team across the globe for specialized training, we can help.

At CapRelo , we provide relocation solutions for companies that need them, covering a host of services including cost estimate preparation, corporate housing, auto shipment, property management, travel services, immigration coordination, and much more.

Our team specializes in seamless transfer operations and sorts out all of the logistical steps before your employee’s short-term assignment so you can have peace of mind knowing that they are in the best of hands. Allow us to take one more thing off your plate and contact our highly qualified team at CapRelo today to get started.

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Temporary assignments vs Fixed-term contracts when hiring Business Support staff

Permanent roles are straightforward to understand, but when it comes to temporary and contract recruitment , many find it difficult to distinguish the difference.

Temporary assignments.

A temporary assignment gives both employees and employers flexibility.

For instance, if an employer requires reception cover because their receptionist is out ill and they’re unsure as to how long they will be on leave for, a temp would be the best option.

Nobody is bound into a formal contract and both parties are aware of this, therefore the employer has the flexibility to keep the temp on for as long as needs be depending on their availability. This will be discussed ahead of the assignment.

Find out how we can help with your Business Support recruitment .

Why do professionals choose to temp over seeking permanent positions?

There are a number of reasons for this and we would be happy to talk through this with you ahead of confirming a candidate.

The main benefit of a temporary assignment is that there is no notice period for both the employer and employee up to 13 weeks of employment. One week's notice will be required by both parties thereafter

Fixed-term contracts (FTC).

Another great option with many benefits is a fixed-term contract (FTC) . 

FTCs give both the employer and employee more security. The reason for this is that they sign a contract and the employee feels like they are part of the company and team in comparison to just filling the gap for somebody who is off.

While some candidates love the idea of temping, as they have the ability to work around their schedule, others want a greater level of security. 

No candidate's situation is the same, so it’s important for us as recruitment consultants to find out exactly what each candidate is looking for and what their motivation is. 

FTCs provide employers with commitment from the employee, due to the contract, so if you are looking for a strong candidate to stay in a role for the required time I would highly recommend going with the option of offering a fixed-term contract. 

Working with Morgan McKinley will make both options extremely easy for the following reasons:

We meet and screen all of our candidates.

This includes talking through and reviewing their resume or CV , covering all aspects. For example; any lengthy career gaps, why they left previous employment, education, their current situation, why they are looking to temp, their personality and whether or not they would be a good fit for your company. 

For us to be able to fully gauge this, I would suggest organising a meeting with your recruitment consultant . This will allow us to get an idea of your company culture and would give you a chance to find out all you need to know about the process.

We would be more than happy to call out to your office at a time that is convenient to you to discuss possible roles, inform you of any stand-out market trends, talk in more depth about what positions we recruit for across the board and how we can help and provide the best service possible. 

We complete reference checks and all of the compliance required.

A majority of our temps and contractors have completed a number of assignments through Morgan McKinley, which means that we receive regular feedback from clients. This feedback allows us to confirm a candidate with confidence.

  • Our temporary and contract roles vary in length from a day to 11 months, which means that we can get a temp into your company at short notice.
  • If your colleague is out unexpectedly and you require cover or you need an extra bit of help, all you need to do is pick up the phone and we can confirm somebody with you.

When you hire Business Support contractors or temps through us , you benefit from our innovative Contractor Experience team. This takes a lot of work away from your teams , reduces your time to hire , and ultimately makes your life easier .

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So whether you require a temp, are recruiting for a maternity leave contract, or just want to organise a meeting with a recruitment consultant so you can discuss future needs within your organisation, please feel free to get in touch with us today .

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10 Tips for Successful Temporary Assignments

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Organizations use temporary assignments for a variety of reasons. These assignments are usually loosely controlled activities of convenience for the individual, the boss, the organization, the family, or all of the above. Sometimes temporary assignments are for a specific project, such as to serve on a transition or integration team during a merger or acquisition. Many of the most respected organizations use temporary assignments as a way to enhance the skills of an individual or to test the person in different ways prior to a promotion to a higher level. If a person is truly on a fast track and being seasoned by some temporary assignments, it is imperative that he or she be told this information. That will serve as a great source of motivation and fortitude to endure the hassles.

Temporary assignments can be delightful opportunities to pick up new knowledge and to shine in a different way that has more exposure than the status quo. As all businesses become more global, temporary assignments give rising executives a convenient way to become more sensitive to cultural differences. Not all temporary assignments involve relocation; they can be just a transient change in function.

In a merger or acquisition process, there are often numerous temporary assignments because, by definition, conditions are changing dramatically. It is important to have some people pulled out of the daily business decisions to focus on the integration effort. In the steady state, these design and policy-making positions will no longer exist, so during the transition there will be numerous people in temporary slots.

Note: I am not referring to “temporary” or “contract” jobs, which are often used by organizations to reduce costs due to lower benefit costs. I am focusing on permanently employed professionals who have a defined position but are given different duties for some short period of time, usually less than 2 years.

The science of making temporary assignments work well is rather eclectic, and the track record of success is spotty. This paper deals with some of the problems that can occur and several ideas that can help improve the probability of success.

  • Poorly defined position – This often occurs when the reason for the temporary assignment is done for convenience. The person needs to be moved in order to eliminate some issue or to provide a slot for another individual. The assignment is drawn up hastily, often without much documentation of what this person will actually do. The focus is on getting the person moved quickly. The cure is to take the time to consider at least a partial list of duties that will be transferred with the individual. Make the assignment one that includes a real challenge, along with the authority to make professional decisions that help the organization.
  • Inadequate facilities – Many temporary assignments require people to perform in ad hoc or formal project teams. Finding a central location with the proper facilities in which to do the work is a typical challenge. For some period of time, individuals will have to work out of hotel rooms or sparsely-equipped community gathering places. One obvious alternative is to rent fully equipped and furnished office space from a real estate vendor whose business is providing flexible and convenient housing for professionals on the move. Another potential source of facilities is the real estate listings. Often there are buildings that are being underutilized due to bankruptcies or other discontinuities. The owner may be happy to make some low cost office space available rather than have a location atrophy while waiting for a buyer.
  • Inconvenient location – In most cases, people chose their domicile location to allow a reasonable balance of work function and lost time due to the daily commute. If a temporary assignment changes the pattern significantly, it can present a real hardship. Since, by definition, a temporary assignment has an end point, it is not likely the individual will go through a change of residence, and instead will choose to endure the hassle of a much longer commute. Often the need requires an individual to live in a different city and fly home on weekends for months on end. Sometimes it is possible to arrange temporary housing for the person in a convenient location to the job that allows the entire family to move in yet still maintain the original residence for the return path. This is a typical scenario for expatriates. The downside is that the vacant home needs to be made secure while unused, which can get expensive.
  • Lack of Authority – Since the roles of a temporary assignment are transitory by definition, individuals often feel a lack of authority at a time when they are forced to assume greater responsibility. They can see all the work and the confusion of carving out a niche of credibility, but they have little formal purchasing power to make their decisions stick. If individuals do not like or are threatened by the changes represented by the person in a temporary assignment (which is often the case), then it is possible to make the assigned person miserable through any number of ploys. Some people will get cynical and drag their feet, others will take a passive aggressive attitude, still others will undermine the individual through rumor or other hostile means. All of these methods can be like a Chinese water torture for an executive who is already under immense pressure. The antidote here is to give decision rights to the individual on the assignment and back up this person’s decisions and actions publicly.
  • Bad Personal Chemistry – An individual doing a temporary assignment is often entering a society with little knowledge of the people, customs, and culture. The reason for this person coming in may not have been well explained, and the individual is forced to establish new relationships from a position of distrust. That may get things off to a rocky start and require extra effort to achieve a good social balance. The antidote here is simple. The person arranging for a temporary assignment owes the person being moved a good introduction to the new group that includes an adequate rationale and an expectation of fair play.
  • Sense of futility – A person in a temporary assignment can become depressed simply due to a lack of foundation. The work being performed is difficult and seemingly unappreciated. Not having daily interface with former peers at the central office gives one a lonely feeling of isolation. If the assignment is working on a merger transition team, there is the constant pressure of who will be the survivors on the ultimate team. Not being in close physical proximity to the top decision makers on a daily basis can lead to additional anxiety that the person might be overlooked. In this situation, top managers need to assure the individual that it is precisely due to this person’s worth to the organization that he or she was picked to help design the integration process. There will be a good job at the end of the ordeal. Actually, people on the integration team have a natural advantage because they help invent the structure and rules for the merged entity. It is the people left behind to run the ongoing business who have the greater jeopardy once the musical chairs game comes to an end.
  • Burn out – When temporary assignments are for the purpose of designing details of a merger or acquisition, the technical detail and amount of work can be overwhelming. Transition teams are usually kept lean because, during the integration, both of the former businesses need to keep operating at top efficiency as well. There are just not enough resources to cover everything, so both the ongoing business resources and the integration team are forced to stretch to the limit. It is easier for the ongoing business to stretch because some people from lower levels can step up to temporary management positions to cover. For the transition team, life is more difficult. There are literally thousands of details to consider, and many mutual processes that need to be invented. The work is endless, critical, urgent, and highly emotional in nature. That, coupled with the individual living or working out of temporary housing, causes many people in these assignments to burn out, have health problems, or get fed up and leave. For this reason, senior managers need to provide some modicum of work-life balance or “R&R breaks.” One observation is that people on the edge of total burn out often do not realize their peril. One must consider the ongoing health and welfare of each person serving on a transition team.
  • Guilt or sense of punishment – Some individuals will over-analyze the nature of a temporary move. They may feel a sense of failure; after all, other people were not moved out. They wonder if this is a signal from top management that there is a serious issue or some chemistry problem with the senior people. The individual may feel he or she is being punished for being too aggressive, outspoken, or some other interpersonal skill shortage. If there is a suspicion of this flavor in the body language, it will seriously undermine the motivation of the moved individual to do a good job. To prevent unwarranted worry, top managers need to be transparent and share the true reason for a temporary assignment. If there are issues, then the individual is due an explanation and a chance to mitigate the damage to his or her reputation before being moved out.
  • Squishy Return Arrangements – It is common for a person on a temporary assignment to have no visibility to his or her return path. Will there be a good job at the end of the assignment? When will the assignment end? Was this little adventure good or bad for the person’s ultimate career? It can be a lonely and scary situation for a good performer to find him or herself in a remote site with little connection to the home office and no concrete way back home. A simple fix is to have frequent communications with the remote individual to assure him or her that the temporary service is appreciated and a return path is not going to be forgotten. It is easy for managers to get embroiled in the urgent matters of daily decisions and neglect individuals in remote areas who may be feeling insecure about their future.
  • The pasture – Unfortunately, some groups use a series of temporary assignments to encourage an under-performing individual to leave the organization. The jobs have marginal value, yet keeping the person on organizational life support seems kinder than pulling the plug. People who are being led out to pasture are usually well aware of the intent. Many upper managers hope it will cause the person to quit and leave, unfortunately in a lot of cases it causes the person to quit and stay. Here again, the antidote is candor and transparency. Let the individual know the truth so he or she can make appropriate choices rather than guess.

These are just 10 of the common issues with temporary assignments and how upper management can reduce the stress and pain having to do with them. Properly managed, temporary assignments can be invigorating and helpful to both the individual and the organization. If done poorly or without care for the individual, they can be a real problem.

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Temporary Job Changes

Incumbents may be eligible for additional compensation when  higher level  duties or  significantly different  duties are temporarily assigned. Typically the higher level duties must account for a substantial amount of the incumbent’s workload for a period of more than 30 working days and less than one year (different collective bargaining agreements may vary on this definition). Extensions beyond one year require approval by the compensation analyst. For instructions on how to submit a request for temporary stipend see Procedures for a Temporary Stipend. Updates to temporary stipends or requests for extensions must be submitted in Job Builder using the “Extend, Inactivate or Update Temporary Reclass/Stipend” action.

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Temporary Stipend (for Policy-Covered Staff)

A temporary administrative stipend may be paid to an employee who is temporarily assigned significant responsibilities of a higher level position or significantly different duties (25%+) not normally a part of the employee’s regular position ( see PPSM 30.III.B.9 ). Assignment of temporary responsibilities at a lower level does not warrant a stipend. Temporary Stipends are typically effective the date an employee begins performing the higher level duties at a significant portion of time (approx 25-30% or greater). They end when the higher level duties are no longer assigned. Stipends for employees are appropriate when increased responsibility lasts for at least 30 working days or longer. Temporary stipends may be approved by HR for up to one year. Stipends beyond one year require approval of Human Resources via an on-line request in Job Builder, but in no case may a temporary stipend extend beyond two years.

In recommending the stipend amount, managers should consider various criteria including the length of the assignment, position of employee in the salary range, complexity and scope of temporary duties, and comparisons with the salaries of others in the department.  The sum of the stipend and the base salary shall not exceed the maximum salary of the range into which the combination of permanent and temporary duties would be classified. 

Temporary Stipend (for Represented Employees)

An employee in a bargaining unit may be eligible to receive a temporary stipend when they are assigned  substantially all of the duties of a higher classification  for a significant portion of their time (usually 50% or greater), commonly referred to as an  "out-of-classification assignment" . Temporary stipends are typically effective the date an employee begins performing the higher level duties at a significant portion of time and they typically end when the higher level duties are no longer assigned by management. These appointments must be for a minimum of 2 weeks (longer for some bargaining units) up to a maximum of one year. Stipends beyond one year require approval of Human Resources via an online request in Job Builder, but in no case may a temporary stipend extend beyond two years. Please refer to the appropriate  collective bargaining unit agreement  for the policy on temporary out-of-classification assignments.

Procedures for a Temporary Stipend

To initiate a temporary stipend, the Department Head or Business Manager submits an online request by going into Job Builder, completing a "Temporary assignment (stipend)" action, and submitting it to Compensation for review. The online request must include all of the required pieces of information (see below) or it will be returned to the department with a request for additional information. Requests should be submitted as close to the begin date of the temporary assignment as is reasonably possible.

Process for an Online Submission:

  • Review the eligibility criteria for the employee. (For non-represented employees refer to PPSM.  For represented employees refer to the applicable collective bargaining unit contract.) 
  • Obtain needed departmental and / or Control Point approvals (as set by each department and division).
  • In Job Builder, select the employee's current job description, and begin a "Revise Job Description" action. Once you have begun the workflow, choose the "Temp Assignment (Stipend)" action type..
  • Complete the "Temp Assignment (Stipend)", Comp Information, and Action Justification tabs.  No changes are made to the content of the job description apart from completing any required fields that are new to the job description since the transition to Job Builder. 
  • On the Action Justification tab, attach an Organizational Chart and complete the Department Head and/or Control Point Approvals.
  • Submit the action to your Compensation Analyst for review and approval.
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Temporary Work Assignments

Extend the time limit for temporary work assignments in construction, background:.

  • The IRS “temporary work assignment” definition for construction is 12 months and the construction industry commonly requires its employees to travel to out of town job sites. In recent years construction contracts have become increasingly larger and complex.

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  • Extend “Temporary Work Assignment” Definition to 24 Months.  AGC supports increasing the “temporary work assignment” IRS definition for construction workers from the present limitation of 12 months to a new limitation of 24 months. Many jobs now require more than 12 months but less than 24 months to complete.
  • Construction Has A Mobile Workforce.  The extension of the temporary assignment period from 12 months to 24 months merely recognizes the mobile nature of the construction work force, the modern complexity and size of contracts, as well as reasonable delays outside the control of the contractor. For example, a highway construction contract in Florida that can be completed in 12 months may require up to 24 months to complete in Alaska due to weather and other on-site delays.
  • Reimbursement and Necessary Living Expenses Are Not Subject to Taxation.  Ordinary and necessary living expenses paid on behalf of or reimbursed to an employee when working away from home on temporary assignments are not subject to taxation to the employee and are deductible business expenses. Existing tax law requires reimbursements to employees be treated as additional compensation when the work assignment time becomes expected to exceed 12 months. Typically, the employer “grosses up” (includes in gross income) the reimbursement so that the employee is receiving a tax neutral benefit to the expense of the employer and the contracting customer. This gross-up effectively doubles the cost of the employee to the employer.

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Temporary Assignment of Duties

For classification purposes, temporary assignment is defined as the assignment of new duties within the same departmental unit to an incumbent’s position for a short duration to meet temporary organizational needs. This commonly is done when another position is vacant, for example, as a result of a Leave of Absence or retirement, and duties assigned to that position require coverage.

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Chapter 334. 4 temporary assignments under the intergovernmental personnel act (ipa), section 1. temporary assignments under the intergovernmental personnel act (ipa), 6.334.1 temporary assignments under the intergovernmental personnel act (ipa), overview of temporary assignments under the intergovernmental personnel act (ipa).

This IRM provides guidance and requirements for temporary assignments under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) in the IRS. The legal authority for assignments under the IPA is 5 USC § 3371 through 3376; the regulation is in 5 CFR Part 334. Additional information can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website at: http://www.opm.gov/ .

One of many employment programs used by the IRS to achieve its mission within and outside the Service is the IPA Mobility Program assignment. The Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 authorized this temporary assignment through the Federal system to strengthen the personnel resources of state and local governments and others and to enhance intergovernmental cooperation in the administration of programs of mutual interest.

The IRS provides technical advice and assistance in tax administration or areas of mutual concern and benefit to states, local governments, commonwealths, territories, U.S. possessions, institutions of higher education, and other organizations in accordance with the IPA of 1970, Title IV (Pub. L. No. 91-648, dated January 5, 1971), commonly referred to as IPA, and IRC § 7516 of 1954, as amended. Technical advice and assistance to IRS from the above entities may also be provided under IPA regulations. Assignments may vary from a few weeks to a period of two years.

The IPA provides for the temporary assignment of personnel between the Federal government and state and local governments for work of mutual concern and benefit. Delegation Order No. 122 outlines the approving officials ( IRM 1.2.45, Delegation of Authority for Human Resource Management Actions).

The IPA provides that cost-sharing arrangements for mobility assignments are negotiable between the participating governments or organizations. To ensure that Federal and non-Federal organizations share equitably in the costs associated with assignments, OPM guidelines state that cost-sharing arrangements should be based on the extent to which the participating organizations benefit from the assignment. Rare exceptions might occur when an organization’s resources do not permit costs to be shared on a relative benefit basis.

Definitions and IRS Support for the IPA

The phrase "state and local government" in this IRM will be treated as including commonwealths, territories, U.S. possessions, institutions of higher education and other organizations certified by OPM as eligible to participate in the mobility program.

The term "advisor" used herein refers to an IRS employee assigned to a state or local government under the IPA program.

The term "host agency" refers to the governmental or other organization that gains an employee for the duration of the IPA assignment.

IRS will cooperate with requesting organizations and will be responsive to requests for assistance under the Act to the extent feasible.

Except for Tax Practitioner Institute (TPI) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) assignments, the Directors, Embedded Human Resources, are responsible for determining that requests for IPA assistance are consistent with the intent of the Act and that the "mutual concern and benefit" test required by the Act is met.

The best qualified employee, whose assignment is otherwise consistent with ongoing Service program requirements, will be selected. Efforts will be made to minimize the impact on IRS operations through loss of personnel.

Following are the Servicewide guidelines for administering the provisions of the IPA. Questions on the applicability of the IPA relative to requests from state and local governments for technical assistance involving the assignment of IRS personnel should immediately be forwarded to:

Small Business/Self Employed (SB/SE) Area and Field Director’s for Tax Practitioner Institute IPA assignments

Chief, EEO and Diversity for HBCU IPA assignments

Directors, Embedded Human Resources for all other IPA assignments

To assure a Servicewide viewpoint on the mutual benefits to be derived from IPA assignments, all inquiries or requests for assistance not involving Tax Practitioner Institutes or HBCUs should be referred to the Human Capital Office (HCO), Employment, Talent and Security (ETS), Policy and Programs Office. Prior to referral, no action should be taken that could be interpreted as a tentative agreement or commitment.

The assignment should meet the "mutual concern and benefit " test of the Act. That is, the assignment should be of mutual concern and benefit to the IRS, and the State or local government in terms of improved tax administration. For example:

A request that an examination training course be organized and conducted by an IRS employee within a state or local tax agency for state or local employees;

Requests for on-site advice or special training courses in taxpayer assistance, receipts and processing, returns compliance, examinations, appeals, criminal investigations, delinquent accounts, master files; and/or

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) applications for tax administration.

Tax Practitioner Institute and HBCU IPA assignments have already been determined to be of mutual benefit to the IRS and the non-Federal organization.

Assignment Procedures

All assignments under the IPA are made pursuant to individual agreements between the IRS, the appropriate state or local government, and the employee. The specific content of the agreement may vary according to the assignment. The agreement should provide, at a minimum, the following information:

Name, last four digits of the social security number, current job title, salary, classification, and address of the employee;

Parties to the agreement (both Federal and non-Federal organizations);

Position information, including organizational location of both the original position and the position entered into under the agreement;

Type of assignment (e.g., detail or leave without pay; non-Federal to Federal; Federal to non-Federal), and period covered by the assignment agreement;

Goals of the assignment and a brief statement of how the goals are to be achieved;

Relative benefits accruing to each organization and the cost-sharing arrangement based on these benefits;

How increased knowledge, skills and abilities gained by the employee during the assignment will be utilized at the completion of the assignment;

Applicability of Federal conflict-of interest laws;

Decisions of the Federal agency and the non-Federal organization concerning the employee's salary, supervision, payment of travel and transportation expenses, supplemental pay, entitlement to leave and holidays, provisions for reimbursement and the method of reimbursement;

Arrangements for maintaining leave records;

Employee benefits that will be retained; and

Privacy Act Statement (e.g., release of taxpayer information and other disclosure regulations under IRC § 6103).

The agreement should also make clear that if an employee is paid allowable travel, relocation, and per diem expenses, he or she must complete the entire period of the assignment or one year, whichever is shorter, or reimburse the Government for those expenses.

Assignments are temporary in nature and may initially be made for a period of up to two years. Special arrangements may be made to extend the period of assignment for not more than two additional years. OPM places limitations on accepting successive IPA assignments (See 5 CFR § 334.104).

As a condition of accepting an IPA assignment, an IRS employee must agree in writing to serve with the Federal government on completion of the assignment for a period equal to the length of the assignment.

IRS advisors will be assigned to a state or local government either on a detail or leave without pay (LWOP) basis depending on various factors such as the position and duties assigned to the advisor and IRS decisions concerning payment and expenses.

Whether an employee is assigned on detail or LWOP, he/she remains an employee of IRS and retains the rights and benefits attached to that status. The IRS employing office is responsible for documenting the LWOP or detail in accordance with established procedures.

An advisor on leave without pay to a state or local government is given an appointment in accordance with the terms of the written agreement and the personnel policies of the state or local government. The advisor is paid by the state or local government and will be entitled to supplemental pay from IRS if, the state salary is less than the rate of basic pay the employee would have received in his or her IRS position. The advisor is entitled to annual and sick leave to the same extent as if he/she had continued in the regular IRS position. The advisor is also entitled to receive full service credit for retirement purposes while on LWOP and is entitled to continuation of life insurance and health benefits coverage for the duration of the assignment so long as he/she makes the required employee contributions to the appropriate funds.

The advisor will be accountable to the host agency for the working details of the assignment.

State and local employees may receive IPA assignments to IRS on either a detail or excepted appointment basis. An appointment to IRS may be made without regard to the provisions governing appointment in the competitive service; IRS temporary funds may be required for these assignments.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will provide guidance on the establishment of reimbursable projects, reporting reimbursable earnings, and billing procedures, as necessary.

Each servicing HCO, ETS, Employment Office (EO) is responsible for obtaining pertinent processing information and preparing IPA assignment packages before submitting them for approval by the Directors, Embedded Human Resources (5 CFR § 334.103(b)). IPA mobility assignments for HBCUs and the TPI will be approved by the Chief, EEO and Diversity and Area and Field Directors, respectively.

Servicing HCO, ETS, EOs are required to forward a copy of the assignment agreement to the HCO, ETS, Policy and Programs Office, after the agreement is signed by all parties.

Functions and Responsibilities of Advisors

The function of advisors assigned under IPA is to help the host agency improve its tax administration or, in the case of assignments to institutions of higher education, to help the institution improve its tax educational program. The responsibilities of each participating employee will be set forth in the Assignment Agreement. Generally, they will operate in an advisory role, similar to management consultants. However, there may be instances where the employee serves in a managerial capacity, organizing and directing a new program and training a local understudy, or in an instructor capacity.

The duties and responsibilities must be clearly defined in the Agreement between the IRS, the state or local government, and the advisor before they are undertaken. If at any time during the temporary assignment there are significant changes in the employee’s duties, responsibilities, salary, work assignment location or supervisory relationships, the appropriate official(s) should be notified by the advisor and the agreement modified before such duties and/or responsibilities are undertaken.

When two or more IRS advisors are assigned to work in closely related fields together, the appropriate official(s) will designate one advisor as team leader.

In addition to his/her role as an advisor, the responsibilities of the IRS team leader are to:

Plan and execute the tax administration improvement program in collaboration with host agency officials;

Supervise and assign projects to advisors and evaluate their performance;

Coordinate projects;

Provide monthly narrative reports to the Director; and

Upon completion of the assignment, prepare a completion of assignment report indicating the impact and accomplishments of the assignment.

IRS advisors on IPA assignments to state and local governments will be subject to IRS rules and policies, including security and disclosure rules and regulations, conflicts of interest, and employee conduct, as well as the rules and policies of the state or local agency to which they are assigned. Exceptions to the above should be covered in the Assignment Agreement.

IRS advisors should avoid personal publicity, referring the news media to the host tax agency, and should especially avoid becoming publicly identified with any policy or sensitive tax issues or cases of the host government.

IRS advisors should avoid direct involvement in the selection and recommendation of individuals for key positions in the host tax agency, even if they are specifically invited to offer recommendations.

Reporting Requirements

Federal agencies which assign an employee to a state, local, institution of higher education, or other eligible organization in accordance with this part must document all IPA assignments and report to OPM upon request.

OPM requires that all details under the authority of the IPA be documented on an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.

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Military TDY: Temporary Duty Assignment Explained

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The U.S. Armed Forces issue different types of military travel orders to personnel.

Your military travel orders pertain to changes in your duty location and the duration, and may also impact your military pay.

Military TDY (Temporary Duty) is one common type of military travel order .

Get all your questions answered about Temporary Duty (TDY) status and what you can expect to experience with this type of order.

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What is TDY?

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The U.S. Military has three primary types of military travel orders:

  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
  • Temporary Duty (TDY)
  • Deployments Orders

It is important to keep in mind that the three types of military assignment orders are not the same and each has its own characteristics.

Your military orders may affect how long you serve at the post, the specific location, and special duty pay.

Temporary Duty (TDY) is defined by the Department of Defense as:

Duty at one or more locations, away from the permanent duty station (PDS), under an order, providing for further assignment or pending further assignment, to return to the old PDS or to proceed to a new PDS.

Military branches under the U.S. Armed Forces have different references for Military TDY, like TAD (temporary additional duty) or TCS (temporary change of station).

However, they all mean basically the same thing that your military orders are temporary.

The primary difference between Military TDY and other orders is that it grants authorization for a service member to perform work away from the permanent duty station.

The Department of Defense requires the label Military TDY (or one of its variants) to approve travel pay, per diem, and coverage of other expenses to assist the soldier.

Since the assignment is temporary, the service member can expect a shorter stay than a permanent station assignment, however, the length of the orders may vary.

The individual details of TDY orders are fleshed out with each commitment.

The specifics of your Military TDY outline expected duration, amount of travel pay, coverage of expenses, housing and food support, transportation, and other forms of assistance.

How long is a TDY?

Military TDY is temporary for military orders, so the length is generally not longer than 180 days.

Temporary duty orders may range anywhere from a few days to a half year.

Long-term TDY is any orders which specify longer than 30 days.

TDY per diem rates depend on the location you have orders for. It will also include reimbursement for lodging, meals, and incidentals. 

Use this calculator to determine how much you can expect to receive. 

Military TDY is a stark contrast from Permanent Duty Assignments and Deployments, which have commitments of several months or years.

The Department of Defense authorizes TDY through Joint Travel Regulations.

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Is TDY considered a deployment?

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Technically there is a difference between a temporary duty assignment (TDY) and Deployment, even though they are both military orders.

Deployments are similar to military TDY, except that the service member is assigned to a specific operation.

Therefore, deployments usually reference combat operations that take place overseas.

When most civilians think of military orders, they commonly associate everything with being deployed, though that’s not always the case based on the actual military definition.

Deployment refers to assigning military personnel from a home station to somewhere outside the continental United States.

Mobilizations are also classified as deployments under the Department of Defense guidelines.

How does a TDY differ from a deployment?

The biggest difference between deployments and temporary duty assignments is the length of the orders.

Military TDY is short-term, with even longer stints requiring less than a half year of commitment.

On the other hand, deployments are typically longer and involve assignments outside the United States.

Additionally, deployments involve assignments to specific operations and usually in combat situations.

However, both types of military orders have similarities.

For example, military personnel must leave their home station for a different location under each type of order.

Military TDY is not always as serious as deployments.

For instance, a temporary duty assignment could mean nothing more than attending school, conferences, or a military-sponsored event.

Or it could pertain to a regular part of military duty where frequent travel is mandatory and the service member hopes to receive some form of compensation for their travel exs.

There are cases where military personnel earn TDY status even when working in the same geographic area as the home base to justify lodging and meal expenses associated with the duty.

Soldiers also rely on military TDY for house hunting and other searches when considering a new permanent change of station or out-processing from military service.

Can I go with my husband/wife on a TDY?

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One of the many perks of temporary duty assignments is that you can occasionally bring along the family.

The same is not true of deployments where it would put your spouse or other family members in danger.

If given the chance to bring along a spouse for your temporary duty assignment, you should welcome the opportunity, but keep in mind that pier diem rates are only calculated for the service member.

Military personnel often spend months away from family and friends, so having a unique opportunity like this to spend with a loved one is rare and special.

MilitaryShoppers.com put together a great resource on the topic.

It explains the pros and cons of tagging along with a significant other while he or she is on TDY.

The most important thing to keep in mind is that while you can live with your spouse while on temporary duty assignment, his or her time is still limited and it might drain your budget quickly.

Other than that, it’s an enticing opportunity to catch up after potentially months of separation.

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Will I get paid extra during a TDY?

Despite having to leave your home station, there is nothing more rewarding than a little extra pay in freedom.

It is exactly what temporary duty assignments provide to service members.

In fact, the reason that military personnel may request or seek TDY is the opportunity to put more in their wallet.

Military TDY usually grants per diem pay, which helps cover lodging, meals, and incidental expenses.

You get a set per diem pay regardless of what you actually spend each day on daily expenses.

As a result, if you budget accordingly, you can earn extra cash by pocketing whatever per diem you don’t spend on daily living expenses.

What kind of accommodations can I expect during a TDY?

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The accommodations of temporary duty assignments are nothing to brag about yet offer incentives that most military personnel don’t get to enjoy.

For example, the potential opportunity to take your significant other along with you when TDY is a major advantage for some.

Military personnel may get the opportunity to stay at furnished apartments or long-term stay hotels.

Long-term stays help save you money on your per diem since you can cook your own meals as opposed to dining out all of the time.

Furnished apartments may also include laundry and other housing services to save even more money.

Service members on TDY may also request a cash advance of 60-80% of the total value.

It helps cover move-in costs as opposed to spending out of their own pocket.

Some military organizations deem anything over 30 consecutive calendar days. 

For this reason, it allows partial reimbursement of living expenses prior to concluding the assignment.

Military TDY, or temporary duty assignments, refer to relatively short-term military travel orders away from a home station.

Temporary duty assignments range from a couple of days to under six months.

Military TDY is a good thing for soldiers despite the travel arrangements, as it helps cover lodging, food, and transportation regarding the orders.

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Temporary Duty Assignments – Understanding Your Pay & Benefits While on TDY Orders

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TDY is the three-letter acronym that often leaves servicemembers and families confused. Get to know the various types of Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) or Temporary Assignment Duty (TAD) to keep your finances and sanity from teetering into the red when you are on TDY orders.

Fully  understanding your military assignments and benefits is the benchmark of a seasoned servicemember. Pay increases or decreases, what per diem covers, and whether or not family members could or should accompany are all factors to fully grasp before going TDY.

Understanding TDY Orders

Three Types of Military Orders

There are three primary types of military orders:

  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
  • Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY)

Of the three, TDY orders are likely the most complex, as they can be issued as an add-on to additional orders like a PCS. In addition to complexity, TDY orders also offer the most flexibility for servicemembers and their dependents to determine how they will handle assignments, placing them in a location anywhere from just a few days to six months.

There are likely dozens of situations where TDY may be issued. Some examples include additional schooling, career specialties that require frequent travel, or completing special assignments for the military. In nature, the assignments are meant to be short in duration and non-permanent.

Financial Considerations of TDY Orders

The financial characteristics of TDY are perhaps the most important piece to understand. Consider TDY orders to be similar to travel for professional civilian jobs (like conferences). The organization, in this case, the military, will authorize a certain dollar amount per day called “per diem” for everyday expenses such as food, lodging, and transportation. Essentially, additional TDY pay on top of your regular pay is an additional fixed budget given to you per day. It is the servicemember’s responsibility to budget adequately.

You may be eligible for per diem even if you are temporarily assigned in the same state as your current duty station depending on the situation.

While on assignment, it is critical to keep the following receipts so you can have them validated for reimbursement upon return.

  • Meal receipts
  • Taxi/Uber/shuttle expenses
  • Any travel costs like flights, subway, etc.
  • Daily mileage totals (if you are traveling in your own vehicle)
  • Incidental expenses or any unexpected costs directly related to daily operations

According to the Department of Defense , “A Service member ordered to a U.S. installation must use adequate and available Government quarters.” This means that if lodging is available, you will likely be required to stay in military housing, such as the barracks, or in installation hotels or accommodations. While exceptions to policy (ETP) do happen, it is largely dependent on a host of factors.

Exceptions to Policy (ETP)

Let’s say, for example, that following his commission , a soldier receives TDY orders to Basic Officer Leaders Course (BOLC) which requires a six-month stay. The soldier has a family and would prefer they accompany him to the training and he requests to stay in off-installation accommodations for the duration of the training course.

While it is not guaranteed, this is a strong case for ETP to be considered. Off installation accommodations would offer greater flexibility to find budget-friendly options within per diem that also include benefits such as on-site laundry and kitchenettes.

When overages or excessive fees are incurred or circumstances constitute an exception to policy, the Authorizing Official (AO) will need to pre-approve the charges before they will be reimbursed. You may not be reimbursed if you are not given pre-authorization, so it is essential to communicate prior to making decisions that will incur costs.

Per Diem – What is Covered on TDY Orders?

Knowing what is not covered in per diem is just as important as knowing what is.

The military will not cover alcohol purchases in stores or in restaurant establishments. If a servicemember chooses to consume alcohol with their meal, a separate receipt would likely be the best choice, additionally, any charges will be the full responsibility of the individual. Additionally, when deciding to consume alcohol, a full understanding of what hours are considered on and off duty is the responsibility of the servicemember.

Family Separation Allowance (FSA) is an additional benefit offered to servicemembers when they are on assignment away from their family greater than 30 days. It is important to note that if a servicemember’s family accompanies the active duty member for the entire duration of the TDY, FSA would not be considered. However, FSA benefits do apply when dependents visit the servicemember for less than 30 consecutive days.

The eligibility for FSA may be extended to National Guard and wounded warriors, depending on the type, length, and restrictions of the TDY assignment.

Meal rates are based upon location, just like in the civilian world. Speaking with the Authorizing Official (AO) before going TDY to get a precise dollar amount for per diem is highly recommended. A portion, but not always the full amount of gratuity is also included in travel-related expenses.

An often-forgotten component of TDY rates includes factoring in “included” meals provided by the conference or government in your stay. If two out of three meals will be provided, rates may be reduced per day as well as any additional meals. Religious or dietary requirements are an exception to the policy if the traveler meets all requirements. All servicemembers should speak with their local Authorizing Official, command, and financial office to ensure they are fully up to speed.

Going TDY can provide an interesting change of pace and has the potential to put some extra cash in your pocket depending on your budget and personal preferences. If you are someone who likes to cook for yourself in a kitchenette you can save some money. But if you are expected to attend formal functions, eating out often, TDY can get expensive. With a little planning, your TDY experience can be a good one.

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Temporary job assignment vs. indefinite assignment

By tracy bunner, talkin taxes - | jul 6, 2015.

There are job expenses that can be deducted for job assignments that are temporary assignments that take the taxpayer away from the taxpayer’s home.

However, in order for job expenses such as housing, food and travel to be taken as a deduction, the taxpayer must determine whether the assignment is truly temporary.

A temporary assignment in a single location is one that is realistically expected to last (and does in fact last) for one year or less.

If the job assignment meets the criteria then the taxpayer’s home does not change in relationship to job expenses. The taxpayer is considered to be away from home for the whole period he/she is away from the main place of work.

If the job is initially temporary and then becomes indefinite due to a change in the circumstances, the taxpayer may no longer deduct job related expenses.

A misconception is that the taxpayer can take a break or leave for a period of time to keep the job assignment under the one year mark. The IRS considers a series of assignments to the same location, all for short periods but that together cover a long period to be considered an indefinite assignment. If the assignment is considered indefinite the location is considered to be the taxpayer’s new home and expenses cannot be taken.

Temporary job assignments often occur with traveling nurses and construction workers. Amounts paid for food, lodging, mileage, and other expenses necessary to maintain a temporary home may be deductible.

A taxpayer must be able to show that the assignment is indeed temporary and was not expected to turn into an indefinite assignment.

If the taxpayer receives an allowance for living expenses and the assignment becomes indefinite, the taxpayer must include in income any amounts received from the employer for living expenses. This is true even if the amounts are called travel allowances and the taxpayer accounts to the employer for them.

The taxpayer may be able to deduct the cost of relocating to the new tax home as a moving expense. Expenses for moving have some limitation to what is deductible.

Tracy Bunner is an enrolled agent and tax preparer with an office in Harrisville. She can be reached at 801-686-1995 or at [email protected].

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