Payroll - Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I sign up for Direct Deposit?
2. Where do I get copies of tax forms?
3. How do I receive my paycheck/paystub?
4. How do I obtain a copy of my paycheck?
6. What happens if a check is lost?
7. Can I cash my check at a Bank of America Branch?
1. How do I sign up for Direct Deposit?
Complete the Direct Deposit form and send to the Payroll Office.
2. Where do I get copies of tax forms?
The Federal Tax Withholding Certificate and the Massachusetts Tax Withholding Certificate are located on the Forms page in this website.
3. How do I receive my paycheck/pay stub?Paychecks are generally sent to the employee’s home and pay stubs are generally sent to the employee’s on campus address unless otherwise requested.
4. How do I obtain a copy of my paycheck?
Contact the Payroll Office for a copy of the paycheck.
5. When are W2s issued?
W2s are issued by January 31 or earlier of the following calendar year.
6. What happens if a check is lost?
The employee should contact the Payroll Office as soon as possible after the check is lost. The Payroll Office will place a stop payment on the check and reissue a new one to the employee.
7. Can I cash my check at a Bank of America Branch?
Yes - please note however, that all employees cashing a check at a Bank of America branch will be charged a $6.00 fee per check unless the employee has an account with Bank of America (checking, savings, credit card, mortgage etc.). This fee is required by Bank of America to cover the cost of compliance requirements of the Patriot Act. To avoid this fee, employees should deposit checks at his/her own branches.
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