Tax Services
Welcome to the Tax Services section, dedicated to helping university employees navigate the complex world of taxes. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to manage the tax responsibilities of your job or employment efficiently.
Through this section you will find:
- University Tax Documents - VCU's tax documents, such as the university's tax identification number, and W-9 Form. Resources in this section are restricted to university faculty and staff and require your VCU eID and eID password to access.
- About Tax Documents - A breakdown of frequently encountered tax documents.
- Tax Resources - An expansion of tax information pertaining to social security, medicare, and retirement plans.
- Payroll Tax - Explanations of payroll tax terminology for university employee compensation and benefits.
- International Tax - Definitions related to taxes for resident and nonresident aliens, FICA, and foreign travel.
- Organizational Tax - A page expanding upon State and Local Taxes, Unrelated Business Income, Fellowships, and Scholarship taxes. State sales tax exemption certificates are found here.
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
For international student or employee tax inquiries, please email us at intltax@vcu.edu