Welcome to the University Tax section, dedicated to assisting university employees navigate tax processes, and understand employee, student, and university taxes.

Through this section you will find:

• University Tax Documents - Includes VCU's tax documents, such as the university's tax identification number, and VCU’s W-9 Form. Resources in this section are restricted to university faculty and staff and require a VCU eID and eID password to access.
  
• About Tax Documents - A breakdown of frequently encountered employee and university tax documents.
  
• Employee Tax Resources - An expansion of employee tax information pertaining to social security, medicare, and retirement plans.
  
  
• Payroll Tax - An explanation of tax terminology for university employee compensation and benefits.
  
  
• International Tax - A compilation of definitions related to taxes for resident and nonresident aliens, FICA, and foreign travel.
  
  
• Organizational Tax - State sales tax exemption certificates are found here. A page expanding upon state and local taxes, unrelated business income, and scholarship taxes. 
  
  
• Student Tax Reference Guide (under construction) - A tax information resource for domestic and international students.

Tax Resources

Federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS):

• Toll Free Taxpayer Assistance - 1-800-829-1040
• Toll Free Forms - 1-800-829-FORM
• Standard mileage rates (for calculating tax deductions)

Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Taxation:

• Taxpayer Assistance - (804) 367-8031