CRP Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. A new hire relocates and starts work. By when must the employer finish Section 2 of Form I-9? → Within three business days after the first day of employment
2. What is the purpose of a duplicate housing benefit? → Reimburse the cost of maintaining two residences for a limited time during the transition
3. Which relocation industry organization provides quality-certification programs for RMCs and their service networks? → Worldwide ERC
4. Which department typically helps draft relocation policies? → Human Resources
5. Under the Section 121 home sale exclusion, how much gain can a married couple filing jointly exclude if they meet the ownership and use tests? → $500,000
6. Which home sale program offers the employee a guaranteed purchase price based on an appraised value? → Guaranteed Buyout (GBO)
7. Which relocation cost component is typically the LARGEST single expense for a homeowner relocation? → Home sale assistance (BVO or GBO programs)
8. Which document formally defines service standards, turnaround times, and remedies for a vendor in a relocation program? → Service Level Agreement (SLA)
9. A transferee needs housing for 30 days while awaiting a permanent home. Which service best fits? → Temporary living arrangement
10. What is temporary living assistance commonly used for? → Short-term housing at the destination while the employee finds permanent housing
11. What is the purpose of a household goods move in relocation? → To move personal household items
12. What is a hypothetical tax in an expatriate policy? → An estimate of home-country tax withheld from pay and used to settle actual taxes
13. Which of the following best describes spousal support in destination services? → Career & settlement support
14. What is the role of a move coordinator? → Oversees shipment logistics
15. A house-hunting trip benefit generally helps the employee to: → Visit the destination to choose a home or rental before moving
16. A pre-move in-home survey is valuable chiefly because it: → Allows an accurate estimate of volume and special handling needs
17. What is a typical purpose of a destination services 'welcome kit'? → Providing local information, resources, and contacts for settling in
18. Which transferee survey metric is most commonly used as a top-level indicator of relocation service quality? → Net Promoter Score (NPS)
19. Which professional does a relocation company typically assign to list an employee's home under a corporate home sale program? → A pre-approved real estate broker or agent from the relocation company's network
20. Why is cost containment important in relocation policies? → To ensure budget efficiency & value
21. Which law sets the liability of interstate motor carriers for loss of or damage to household goods? → Carmack Amendment
22. Why is tax compliance critical in relocation programs? → To ensure correct tax reporting
23. In a tiered relocation policy, what generally determines which tier an employee receives? → Employee level, move type, or business need such as new hire versus transfer
24. Full value protection (FVP) generally obligates the carrier to: → Repair, replace or pay replacement value for lost or damaged items
25. An employer pays a relocating employee a $15,000 lump sum with no accounting required. How is it treated for tax purposes? → Taxable wages, subject to income tax and FICA withholding
26. What does FCL stand for in international ocean shipping of household goods? → Full Container Load
27. Which item is typically excluded from household goods shipment? → Gasoline containers
28. Which item should a relocation professional advise the transferee to carry personally rather than ship with the movers? → Valuable jewelry and important documents
29. Why is area orientation important for transferees? → To inform about local amenities & services
30. Which type of international assignment typically lasts one to three years? → Long-term assignment