Are employees required to set up direct deposit?
Yes. As a condition of new or continued employment, all individuals paid through NC State University’s payroll system must participate in the University’s...
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Are monthly employees being paid for the current month or the month prior?
Monthly employees are paid the current month’s salary. Read more: University Controller’s Office, Employee Payroll Calendars -
Are there limits on Medicare tax?
No, there are no limits on Medicare tax. Read more: Medicare Tax Related articles: What is “Fed MED/EE” listed on... -
Can I get a portion of my pay via direct deposit and a portion via paper check?
This is not an option. As a condition of new or continued employment, all individuals paid through NC State University’s payroll system must... -
Can my paycheck be garnished?
Yes. Garnishments are court-ordered deductions from an employee’s pay. There are two ways you will know that there are garnishments... -
Can students also be employees?
Yes. Students can be either temporary employees, student workers or graduate assistants. Additional information can be located on the Onboarding... -
Do graduate students pay FED MED/EE?
Graduate students pay FED MED/EE unless they meet the criteria for Student FICA Exemption or are in Non-resident Alien Tax... -
How are taxes calculated on employee’s paychecks?
The amount of Federal and State withholding taxes you pay is based on the information employees provide on their W-4... -
How can a separated employee view their W-2?
Separated employees will have access to the W-2 until April 30 of the year following their separation. For Example: If... -
How can international students, faculty and staff apply for a Social Security Number?
All individuals must visit the local Social Security Administration office to complete their application. Read more: Social Security Administration, Social... -
How do I change my legal name?
To change your legal name in the Human Resources system, you must provide the following proof of identification showing the... -
How do I make an appointment with the International Compensation and Taxation department?
The International Compensation and Taxation department is available to meet with International students, faculty and staff. To make an appointment,... -
How do I request a copy of my W-2?
Current employees are able to access their W-2 form online and can download and print it at any time. If... -
How do I submit a payroll void check request?
Stopping a direct deposit or paycheck for an employee can be done by contacting the University Payroll Office at (919)... -
How do I update my direct deposit information?
To update your bank account information for purposes of direct deposit, follow the instructions outlined below. Navigate to MyPack Portal. ... -
How long are uncashed university-issued checks good before they are stale dated?
Checks that are more than six months old are called “stale checks”. A financial institution may choose to honor such... -
How many accounts can I have my paycheck deposited?
The maximum number of bank accounts to which an employee may deposit their paycheck is five. The minimum number is... -
How to do a salary redistribution?
For step-by-step instructions for how to do a salary redistribution review the Distribution Set-up User Guide. Redistributions are used to... -
Is there a maximum amount to pay on FED MED/EE tax?
Unlike Old Age and Survivors Disability Insurance (OASDI, aka Social Security), FED MED/EE (Medicare Tax) is not capped. FED MED/EE... -
What are the tax requirements surrounding incentive compensation to employees?
Incentive compensation payments must be reported to University Payroll for proper tax treatment. For additional information, please review the University... -
What are the tax requirements surrounding prizes and award payments to employees?
Prize and award payments to employees must be reported to University Payroll for proper tax treatment. For additional information, please... -
What can employees do if they lost their paycheck?
If an employee’s paycheck is lost, stolen, or damaged, please follow the steps outlined below to request a replacement to... -
What can I do if I didn’t receive a paycheck?
The best thing to do to ensure you receive your paycheck is to enroll in direct deposit. To enroll in... -
What documents are required to set up direct deposit?
To set up your direct deposit, you will need: Your bank’s routing number Your account number for each account (up... -
What happens if my bank rejects one of my direct deposit distribution accounts?
Each account designation is treated as a separate transaction. In the case that one of the direct deposits fails, this... -
What happens if my net pay does not fund the multiple deposit accounts I have listed for my payroll distribution?
Your paycheck net pay will be distributed in the order it is set up. If your net pay falls below... -
What is “Fed MED/EE” listed on my paycheck?
Fed MED/EE stands for Federal Medicare/Employer-Employee, which is a tax that funds the Medicare Health Insurance program. Every American taxpayer... -
What is “FED MED/ER” listed on my paycheck?
FED MED/ER is the employer’s portion of Medicare tax. This tax is paid by the university on an employee’s behalf,... -
What is “OASDI/EE” listed on my paycheck?
OASDI/EE is Social Security tax, and it is one of the required federal taxes that is taken out of an... -
What is commitment accounting?
Commitment accounting is the setup and production of accounting information in the Human Resources (HR) system that associates payment information...