When the university covers the cost of a spouse, partner, or guest to accompany an employee at an event, the amount applicable to the spouse, partner, or guest to attend may be taxable income to the employee depending on value and frequency. The taxable income will be recorded through payroll and the applicable taxes will be withheld from the employee’s pay.
Any questions can be addressed to the Travel and Expense Processing team at
TravelandExpense@syr.edu.