Corporate Tax, Compliance, and Payroll

Overview

The Corporate Tax, Compliance & Payroll team is responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local taxes including payroll tax and those applicable to Non-Resident Aliens. The group is responsible for delivering timely and accurate compensation and information to Penn employees, and also has oversight responsibility for ensuring the University’s global activities are in compliance with domestic and tax, accounting, and financial reporting requirements. The department is also responsible for unclaimed property reporting.

For general payroll and tax support, contact the Penn Employee Solution Center at hcmsolutioncenter@upenn.edu or 215-898-7372.

Payroll & Taxes Topics

Important Updates

Guidance on Employee Gifts and Awards

This document provides specific guidelines regarding the value and type of gifts or awards to employees and whether or not they are subject to payroll taxes.

Workday Return to Campus and Guide to Changes to Work Location

As the University transitions back to on-campus work, HR analysts should follow the steps outlined in the new Workday Return to Campus and Guide to Changes to Work Location to update individuals’ work addresses. The guide also provides instructions for individuals to update their tax forms to ensure the proper taxes are withheld from their pay.

Employee Payroll Tax Deferral

Information on the deferral of employee Social Security taxes provided for in President Trump’s Executive Order can be found on the Workday@Penn website.