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Gifts to Employees and Affiliates

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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.

Fellowships, Scholarships, and Grants

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Frequently Asked Question Will I receive a tax reporting form from the University showing fellowship amounts? The answer depends on your tax classification in the U. S. The University is not required to report fellowship amounts on a Form 1099 or other...

US Citizens and Permanent Residents working overseas moving and relocating expenses tax treatment

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

Are there IRS publications, which can help me to prepare my personal income tax return, showing fellowship income?

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In preparing your personal income tax return, please consult with your own tax advisor, because University Financial Services is not authorized to provide individual tax advice. You may, however, find it helpful to read the IRS publication relevant to...

Calculate Tax Withholdings

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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...

Central Payroll

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Spring 2025 Monthly-to-Biweekly Payroll Transition (Rev 03/13/2025) On April 1, 2025, the University will transition from a monthly pay cycle to a biweekly pay cycle for faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and other academic employees. Employment / Payroll...

Moving, Recruiting, and Related Expenses

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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...

I-9 Reverifications FAQ

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I-9 Reverifications Process As of now, all I-9 reverifications must be completed in person. Remote reverifications are not allowed. If this policy changes in the future, we will provide updated guidance. Instructions for Centralized Departments: Please...

Services

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Interim Payrolling Guidance COVID-19 FAQs

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Interim Payrolling Guidance COVID-19 FAQs - April 8, 2020 PDF - Interim Payrolling Guidance COVID-19 FAQs How much advance notice does Global Support Services (GSS) need to set someone up in another country? Schools and units should allow 6-8 weeks to set...

Payroll and Travel Resources for Faculty and Staff

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Policies pull in Payroll Policies pull in Travel and business expense Policies Related Resources Link to travel resources (portal, eugencia, Strategic Procurement) pull in Central Payroll how to, faqs: popular resources, list supplemental life page on...

Central Payroll - Who to Call

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Note: For Central Payroll to best serve the nearly 20,000 employees of the University, only local HR/Payroll reps should call Central Payroll directly. Check with your Supervisor regarding your local contact persons if not available on the attached links...