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I can't find my W-2 or 1042-S. How do I get another copy?

FAQ, Payroll, Human Resources, Northwestern University
Call the payroll office at 847-491-7362 (Evanston campus) or 312-503-9700 (Chicago campus) or email us at payroll@northwestern.edu. To receive a refund of Social Security and Medicare tax taken from your monthly check due to late enrollment, you must send the payroll office a copy of both your check stub showing the tax was withheld and also a copy of your schedule or other proof of full-time student status.

How do I get a copy of my W-2?

FAQs
Upon availability, TAMUK employees will be able to access and print W-2 forms through HRConnect, which can be accessed thru Single Sign On (SSO). Scroll to the bottom half of the page and choose "Show W2 Form"--click the drop-down menu to check for multiple W2s. If you experience difficulty logging into SSO, follow the on-screen help or contact your Central Administrator (361-593-3706) to have your password reset.

What is the difference between forms W-2 and 1042-S?

Payroll Related
The IRS form W-2 is used to report annual taxable federal and state wages. Treaties for non-resident aliens (NRA) may exempt the employee from federal taxes but not from Maryland state taxes so a W-2 is used for annual state income tax filing.If you are a NRA and are exempt from federal taxes, then you will receive a form 1042-S. Both forms are used to complete the annual 1040NR. For additional information- click here for IRS Publication 519- U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens (2001).

Will the Tuition Benefit be reported on my W-2 Form, 1042-S Form or 1098-T Form?

Tuition Benefit FAQs
The Tuition Benefit payment is considered wages and will be reported on the W-2 Form and/or the 1042-S Form if the student is also a nonresident employee claiming a tax treaty exemption. The Tuition Benefit will not be reported on Form 1098-T.

How do I get a copy of my W-2 forms?

Office of Payroll Administration
You can request a duplicate W-2 from your agency payroll office or from OPA. For tax year 2003, most agencies can print replacement W-2s for their employees. OPA will continue to provide duplicate W-2s for prior years. Download the W-2 Duplicate Request form below, or call OPA at (212) 669-8555 to have it faxed to you. You may mail or fax your request to OPA as noted on the form. A fee of $5 will be charged for each W-2 duplicate more than three years old. Payments may be made by:

How can I obtain a copy of my W-2 form?

Reserve FAQ Page
You need to contact the Defense Finance and Accounting Service for assistance. The web address is https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx. ACAP On-Line provides users access to the ACAP Job Listings database as well as access to a large number of public and private websites on the Links page. In addition, the website provides job search tutorials on a variety of subjects including writing effective resumes and interviewing. There is a myriad of Internet sites that would be useful to you.

How long should I keep a copy of my W-2?

Office of Payroll Administration
You should keep a copy of your W-2 for at least three years after the due date for filing your income tax return. The SSA suggests you keep copies until you begin receiving your Social Security benefits, just in case there is a question about your work record or earnings in a particular year.

Will I be receiving a 1042-S Form?

FAQs
If you received wages/compensation from TAMUK and all or part of these wages were exempt from Federal Income Tax because of a tax treaty you should receive a 1042-S Form. If you are a Nonresident for tax purposes and were billed International Withholding Tax on your student fee account, you should receive a 1042-S Form.

When and where will I be able to get my 1042-S Form?

FAQs
Payroll Services reports all 1042-S Forms through the GLACIER online tax system and the forms should be ready for distribution by the first week of February. Individuals who had completed a GLACIER tax record during the previous calendar year and selected to receive their 1042-S form electronically will be able to access their GLACIER record and print their 1042-S form(s) for Wage/Compensation payments, Non-service Scholarship/Fellowship type payments, and Prize or Award payments.

What is a W-2?

FAQ's for Payroll, Payroll Policy & Procedures Manual, O...
Form W-2 is a statement that summarizes an employee’s annual taxable wages and related compensation, income taxes, and certain payroll deductions in a calendar year. Return

Can you fax me a copy of my W-2?

Arizona State University - Human Resources
No. Privacy legislation prohibits the faxing of confidential information of this nature to a non-secure fax numbers. W-2 copies are sent from the Payroll Office to the address designated by the employee. Also, employees can reprint their W-2 from the ASU website.

I lost my W-2, how can I get a replacement copy?

FAQ : Department of Payroll: University of South Carolina
Employees who need a replacement copy of their W-2 should come by the Payroll Office at 1600 Hampton Street. Please be prepared to show your University ID card and furnish your name, social security number, and the year for the replacement W-2.

How do I stop delivery of my hard copy W-2?

myPay
On the myPay homepage under the shortcut to your account, you may select "Turn on/off Hard Copy of W-2. Also, on the Main Menu, click on "Turn on/off Hard Copy W-2". This will give you the option to stop the hard copy delivery of your W-2. Non-Appropriated Fund employees cannot use this option at this time.

How do I get a copy of my tax return and W-2?

TaxRoute - Frequently Asked Tax Questions, Tax FAQs
If you filed your tax return through TaxRoute.com, then you can get a copy of your tax return by contacting us at 1-866- TAX -ROUTE. Otherwise, for any returns from previous years, you can request a photocopy of your return, or a computer transcript (a line-by-line listing) of the information on your tax return. Photocopies and transcripts can be obtained at no cost from the IRS.
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