There’s more to taxable income than regular salary — awards, tuition assistance, gift cards and even some family benefit costs can be subject to tax. Remember: Any unpaid employee taxes are redirected to the unit — see how to query for these charges.
In addition to the usual year-end tasks, specific situations can arise with grant-funded positions and the electronic Personnel Effort Reporting System (ePERS).
The HCM payroll encumbrance calculation process is an important way to track projected payroll obligations — such as payroll, taxes and deductions — in the general ledger.
There’s more to payroll funding than position funding. Account codes classify the kind of earnings and benefits processed by payroll and are crucial for encumbrances and budgeting.
Some faculty with nine-month academic year contracts may choose to have their pay distributed over a longer time period. Understand how these extended payouts align with fiscal year budgets and the general ledger.
