#  Central Payroll 

 



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  [### Direct Deposit

 ](/how-to/direct-deposit) To enroll in or change your payroll direct deposit through PeopleSoft self-service, login to Peoplesoft, follow these step-by-step self-service instructions. Topics covered: View Direct Deposit Edit Direct Deposit Add Direct Deposit To enroll in or change... 

 

 

   [### Employment / Payroll Policy and Resources

 ](/employees-working-outside-of-massachusetts) 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). Such... 

 

 

   [### Earning or Job Codes

 ](/how-to/earning-or-job-codes) For the most up-to-date listing of earning or job codes, please see the PeopleSoft Earning Codes matrix on the Harard Training Portal. Note: The most recent files for codes are listed in the "PeopleSoft 9.1 Tools" sidebar. 

 

 

   [### Change PeopleSoft Data

 ](/how-to/changing-peoplesoft-data) What HR/Payroll Administrators should know before changing data in PeopleSoft: Object codes, chart of accounts, effective dating. Understanding Object Code Defaults in PeopleSoft: Object Codes are numeric accounting labels that describe the nature of the... 

 

 

   [### PeopleSoft Self-Service

 ](/peoplesoft-self-service) Follow these work guides to learn more about PeopleSoft self-service options. Reprinting Your W-2 View Paycheck View / Edit Direct Deposit View / Edit W-4 View Voluntary Deductions View Compensation History Update Personal Information Benefits Goal... 

 

 

   [### PeopleSoft Transactions

 ](/peoplesoft-transactions) For payroll and compensation PeopleSoft work instructions, including how to process a PeopleSoft transaction, visit the PeopleSoft job aids available on the Harvard Training Portal. Additional information for the following is also available on the Harvard... 

 

 

   [### Change Benefits, Tax Withholdings, Voluntary Deductions

 ](/change-benefits-tax-withholdings-voluntary-deductions) 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. In addition, because the... 

 

 

   [### Calculate Tax Withholdings

 ](/calculate-tax-withholdings) 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. For assistance... 

 

 

   [### Access Form W-2

 ](/how-to/central-payroll/order-copy-your-w-2) Please note, for security reasons W-2 forms are no longer available with your full Social Security number. Paper copies of 2025 Form W-2 will be mailed by January 31. To receive an email notification as soon as your W-2 is available for viewing, register... 

 

 

   [### Receiving Your W-2 Electronically

 ](/receiving-your-w-2-electronically) To receive your W-2 electronically, you must make the election before December 31. Your election will remain in effect for future years until you opt out. 

 

 

   [### Understand Your W2 Wages

 ](/how-to/understanding-your-w2-wages) Payroll receives many questions about the W-2. Most of these questions focus on understanding the amounts in the numbered boxes on the W-2. The most common questions relate to why W-2 Wages differ from your final pay stub for the year, and why Federal and...