Employee taxes are a complicated topic and the Payroll Office and Payroll Coordinators cannot give tax advice. .

• Taxes
  • Federal Withholding Tax - An amount of an employee's wages that an employer sends directly to the IRS as partial payment of that individual's tax liability for the year. 
  • Social Security and Medicare - Mandatory federal employment taxes.
  • Medical Aid/Workman's Compensation - Mandatory insurance tax for workers in the state of Washington to cover work related injuries or illnesses.
  • Working Outside Washington - State income tax and U.S. Citizens working overseas.
  • Calculation of Taxes - Formulas used in calculating Federal and mandatory taxes.
• Year End
  • IRS Form W-2 Explanation
  • IRS Form 1099-R  Explanation
  • IRS Form 1042-S Explanation

Resources for employees

• IRS Withholding Calculator
• Semi-Monthly Payroll Tax Deductions Table
• Foreign National Employee Tax Information
• Log in to ESS to change your Form W4 or print replacement tax forms