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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS for CONTRACT EMPLOYEES
The Payroll Office is pleased to provide you with answers to questions that are frequently asked by persons employed at the University. It is the goal of the Payroll Office to assist you and ensure the timely and accurate payment of wages.
When is payday?
Faculty are paid on the 25th of each
month unless that day falls on a non university workday, then you will
be paid on the preceding workday.
How do I know what to claim on my W-4 for
federal Income tax withholding?
The amount of federal income tax
deducted depends on the amount of gross wages, pretax deductions and
retirement contributions. The W-4 form
includes questions that will assist you in
determining how many exemptions you should claim. Another
reference is the Withholding Calculator
available at
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96196,00.html.
Payroll staff will be happy to provide you with an estimate of your
monthly
pay based upon the withholding options you
are considering, however, we are not trained tax professionals and
cannot provide tax advice.
Can I obtain a copy of my W-2?
Yes, please complete the Request for
Duplicate W-2 form and return it to Payroll. You will be
contacted when the copy is ready to be picked up.
My letter of appointment includes a special
condition for reimbursement of moving expenses. What expenses
are considered taxable
and non-taxable?
Expense related to the packing and
transportation of household goods, and expenses of traveling from the
old home to the new home are
non-taxable. Reimbursement for meals
while traveling to the new home and any pre-move house hunting
expenses are taxable.
I received my pay stub and have a few
questions about the information included on it.]
Understanding Your Pay Check
is a good place to start. If you still have questions, contact
Payroll at Ext. 7302 or email us at
payroll@trinity.edu.
Why was I taxed on my life insurance
coverage?
Life insurance coverage in excess of
$50,000 is considered a taxable fringe benefit by the IRS. The
amount of coverage that is taxed is based upon
your age and the amount of your premium that
is after-taxed, if any. The taxable amount is subject to social
security, medicare and federal
withholding.
What is direct deposit and how
do I enroll?
Direct deposit is a secure and convenient
method of depositing your pay directly to your bank account. To
enroll, complete an
Application for
Direct Deposit form available from Payroll.
You will be asked to provide your bank's name, routing number, account
number and a blank check
with the word "VOID" written across
the front.
If I terminate employment, will I get paid
for my vacation and sick hours that I have not used?
Eligible employees who have a remaining
vacation balance upon termination will be paid for those hours.
Sick hours are not paid at the end of
employment.
What should I do if I have a
permanent change of address?
Inform Human Resources in Northrup
Hall, room 108, or call Human Resources at Ext. 7507. Advise
them to change your permanent address.
This insures that you will receive your W-2
form in a timely manner for tax purposes.
For further information, please call (210) 999-7306, or write to:
Trinity University
Office of Fiscal Affairs
One Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX 78212-7200
This page is provided to you for informational purposes. Trinity University does not assume liability for omissions, typographical errors, or policy changes that are not updated immediately on this or other official university web pages.
This page was last modified on May 23, 2007.