Employees reminded to register for online W-2 access as tax season approaches

In anticipation of the upcoming tax season, all Purdue employees are reminded to register for online W-2 access.

When registering, employees are able to elect to receive only an electronic copy of their W-2 Form, or to continue to receive a paper copy via mail. Faculty or staff who have previously registered are not required to register again. To be effective for the 2016 tax year, registration must be completed by Dec. 31.

2016 W-2 forms will be available online by Jan. 22, 2017, and will be mailed by Jan. 31, 2017.

By opting into online W-2 services, employees:

* Gain access to their W-2 up to 10 business days earlier than mail delivery recipients.

* May access and print their W-2 at their discretion.

* Have a central online location where up to three previous years of their Purdue W-2 forms will be stored and accessible, beginning with the first year registered.

* Can quickly and easily access their tax information at any time without need to contact the University.

Those who register for the online service and opt to receive only an electronic copy also avoid the waiting period, security concerns and complications of mail delivery (such as lost or incorrectly addressed W-2s).

Visit the Payroll Services W-2 Services website for more information, including registration instructions and FAQs covering data security concerns, registration and access.

Questions should be directed to the Payroll and Tax Services department via tax@purdue.edu.