Employee/Contractor Tax Issues

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.

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...

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...

Learn more about Harvard's policies and procedures or payment processing requirements for Independent Contractors/Consultants. Note to users: This policy is being revised now. Until the revised policy is ready, the existing version is still in effect. You...

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.

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...

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...