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

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

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.

Follow these instructions to access your Form W-2.... Read more about Access Form W-2

Effective 1/1/2018, as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, all permanent staff and faculty moving expenses are considered taxable.

• A commitment to pay for such expenses should not be made without first consulting the Dean, Vice President or Department Head for approval

• Recruitment, moving and related expenses for employees and non-employees are authorized at the School or Unit department level

A chart describing tax implications for moving, recruiting, visa and related expenses as...

Use these guidelines to better understand Harvard's tax obligation on alcohol.... Read more about Alcohol Tax

Use these guidelines to determine Harvard's tax obligation on charitable contributions to other organizations.... Read more about Charitable Contributions

The University is not exempt, in any case, from Massachusetts Room Tax charged by hotels, motels, and inns.... Read more about Hotel Tax

Use these guidelines to better understand items subject to Meals Tax.... Read more about Meals Tax Collection and Payment - Harvard as Seller

Use these guidelines to better understand Harvard's tax obligation as a purchaser.

• In Massachusetts, there is a 6.25% sales tax on meals
• Sales of meals to Harvard faculty and staff are taxable
• Sales of meals to Harvard students are tax-exempt if:
  • meals are sold by Harvard-operated dining facilities, and
  • students present a valid Harvard student ID

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General information on Harvard's tax obligations on goods and services.... Read more about Sales Tax

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...

What is UBI?... Read more about Unrelated Business Income Tax

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