What is commitment accounting? Commitment accounting is the setup and production of accounting information in the Human Resources (HR) system that associates payment information...
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 my biweekly pay rate? Biweekly pay rate calculation depends on the employee status: Graduate students and TME (Temporary Exempt from FLSA) Flat Rate employees...
What is Summer salary? Summer salary refers to earnings paid through NC State University for work performed by nine-month faculty during the period between...
What is the Accountable Plan? In accordance with IRS regulations, the University has an Accountable Plan that allows it to reimburse employees and non-employees for...
What is the contact information for NC State’s Payroll department? NC State University Payroll 1220 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC 27695 Main Phone Number: 919-515-4350 Fax: 919-515-4320 General Questions: hrpayroll@ncsu.edu
What is the difference between gross income and net income? Gross income (or gross pay) is all wages paid to you in a pay period before any taxes or deductions...
What is University Temporary Services? University Temporary Services (UTS) is the in-house temporary staffing service for North Carolina State University. UTS provides cost-effective, qualified temporary...
When are biweekly employees paid? Biweekly employees receive their paycheck for time worked two weeks after the pay period end date. For example: The biweekly...
When are NC State employees paid? TYPE OF EMPLOYEE PAYROLL SCHEDULE Graduate Assistants Every two weeks (biweekly) on Fridays Permanent Faculty Last business day of the...
When is the Summer salary pay date? Summer salary refers to multiple different types of pay such as instruction, research, or camp counselors. You will be paid...
Where can I find an explanation of what is on a W-2? A description of each of the sections in a W-2 can be located in the file below.
Where can I find my paystub? To view, print or download your paystub (pay check), follow the instructions outlined below: Navigate to MyPack Portal. Enter your...
Where can I find my W-2? To locate your W-2, follow the steps outlined below: Navigate to MyPack Portal. Click on Employee Self Service. Cick on...
Where can I find out more about the international tax treaty? The IRS has multiple publications that discuss tax treaties. Finding the answer you are looking for can be time consuming....
Where can I find the monthly payroll schedule? The monthly payroll pay date schedule (includes withholding due dates) can be found on the For Employees and Students website,...
Where can I find the university’s payroll lockout calendars? The payroll lockout calendars are located on the University Payroll website, under Payroll Schedules and Deadlines. Abbreviated lockout deadlines (holiday...
Where can I go to make changes to my tax withholding? Employees who wish to change their tax withholding should follow the steps outlined below: Log into MyPack Portal using your...
Where can I set up my direct deposit information? To set up your direct deposit information, follow the steps outlined below: Log into the MyPack Portal Click on the...
Where can learn about Payroll Orientation? Payroll Orientation is incorporated into the onboarding process when you are first hired. Please read Payroll Onboarding for New Employees...
Where do I find my annual salary? Annualized pay rate calculation depends on employment status: Permanent Employees and GSSP Students Permanent employees and students on the Graduate...
Which benefits are pre-tax and which are taxable? A list of before-tax and after-tax deductions can be located on the University Human Resources website.
Which steps should international students, faculty and staff take to ensure accuracy of taxes on each paycheck? Schedule a tax assessment (prior to receiving 1st paycheck) Apply for a Social Security Number Provide the International Compensation and...
Who can help with payroll encumbrance questions? The University Budget Office is primarily responsible for payroll encumbrances. Please navigate to the Budget Office contact information for assistance.
Who do I contact about travel visa renewal? Questions related to visa renewal are handled by University Payroll, International Compensation and Taxation (ICT), who works closely with multiple...
Who do I contact with dual employment questions? All questions regarding dual employment should be directed to the University Budget Office. Read more: University Budget Office – Dual...
Who is responsible for commitment accounting? The University Controller’s Office is responsible for commitment accounting. The primary point of contact is University Payroll but they work...
Who should I call about commitment accounting questions? Commitment accounting questions should be directed to the following departmental contacts, dependent upon the nature of the question(s): Distribution Processing...
Why do I have to pay Medicare every 3 months if they have been taking insurance from my paystub? FED MED/EE (Medicare tax) is independent of personal or private health care insurance through the state health plan or health...
Why wasn’t FICA withheld from my check? Social Security and Medicare taxes are known collectively as FICA (the Federal Insurance Contributions Act). Taxes under FICA are composed...