University Payroll & Benefits (UPB) ensures that taxes are withheld in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. This includes payment to nonresident aliens, student Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) exceptions, and fringe benefits such as tuition waivers.
Foreign nationals should complete a Tax Status Review to ensure correct taxation for payments issued by the university. See Payments to Foreign Nationals for more information.
Learn about tax forms, when they are issued, and how they are distributed. You can also find information on reissuing forms and verifying W-2 totals.
To ensure proper income tax withholding, all employees are required to complete a withholding certificate for federal and state taxes. Learn how tax is calculated and how to update your withholding certificate.
View information for student employees enrolled in institutions of higher education who may qualify for the student FICA exception on their earnings.
Find information about the taxability of assistantship, tuition, and service fee waivers as well as employer provided graduate level tuition and fee benefits.
University of Illinois System offices cannot give you tax advice or recommendations for how to complete your withholding allowance forms. Contact the Federal or State Internal Revenue Service or your tax counselor for advice.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 1-800-829-1040
Illinois Department of Revenue
Questions about withholding or tax forms may be directed to the University Payroll & Benefits Service Portal.
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