Tax Services &
Payroll Accounting
Our mission is to provide the university with excellent customer service with respect to tax services and payroll accounting, including compliance, tax research, strategy, planning, and accounting.
Dates & Deadlines
Department entries are due on the
15th of the month following the sale month.
(Filing in 2025)
Forms are issued and postmarked in accordance with IRS deadlines.
W-2: January 31
1099-NEC/MISC: January 31
1042-S: March 15
Department gift reports are due the first Friday of December of the calendar year.
How Can We Assist You?
Federal
The University of Utah is a tax-exempt organization under Section 115 and 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. As a nonprofit, public institution of higher education, the university is exempt from federal income tax on activities that are substantially related to its educational and research missions.
Utah
The University of Utah, recognized in Utah as both a state governmental entity and an IRC Section 501(c)(3) organization, is qualified for exemption from Utah sales tax. This allows the university to make institutional purchases with no Utah sales tax, provided the purchase is paid directly with university funds and the exemption certificate is presented at the time of purchase.
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Important Note: Tax Services cannot provide individual tax advice or assistance with preparing individual tax returns.
Please consult a tax advisor.