When considering hiring individuals outside of Massachusetts (domestic or internationally), schools and units must comply with the Employment Outside of Massachusetts (Domestic and International) Policy (formerly titled the Interim Payroll Policy).

To view the Object Code Master List and other helpful Chart of Account information, please visit the Client Services page below. 
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All AP forms have been moved to the B2P website.

VAT information for Harvard as a purchaser and as a supplier... Read more about Value Added Tax

Employees are typically reimbursed through Concur, Harvard's Travel and Expense Reimbursement System. Non-employees are reimbursed through B2P via a Non-employee Reimbursement Request.

The IRS provides tools to help you determine the right amount of tax withholdings.  Click on the following link for Federal Taxes. Then click on the IRS Withholding Calculator to determine if you can benefit by changing your withholdings.... Read more about Calculate Tax Withholdings

Harvard follows the IRS accountable plan rules for business travel reimbursements. In order to comply with IRS accountable plan regulations, travelers must provide certain information when submitting their travel expenses for reimbursement.... Read more about Get Reimbursed for Travel Expenses

Answering payroll related questions often involves local payroll representatives or other administrative groups such as Benefits, HR, or Tax Services. Click here to identify who to call for assistance with your specific questions.... Read more about Change Benefits, Tax Withholdings, Voluntary Deductions

Cross-validation rules (CVRs) are used within the Oracle financial systems to prevent the creation of invalid 33-digit account strings (CCIDs).... Read more about Cross Validation Rules

Harvard's chart of accounts provides the organizing framework for budgeting, recording, and reporting on all University financial transactions.... Read more about Chart of Accounts

Resources to better understand education tax credits, deductions and credits.

• You, or the person who may claim you as a dependent, may be able to take either the tuition and fees deduction or claim a Hope and/or Lifetime Learning credit on your federal tax return for qualified tuition and related expenses that were actually paid in a given year
• For more information about the deduction or credits, see IRS Publication 970 

Education Tax Credits

To claim the credits for tuition...

Learn more about Harvard's policies and procedures or payment processing requirements for Independent Contractors/Consultants.... Read more about Independent Contractor Payments

Tax rules apply to gifts given to U.S. citizens, residents, and nonresident aliens.

See the official Harvard policy governing Gifts and Celebratory Events for Employees and Nonemployees.