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Tax Information
NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES: New withholding tables may reduce the amount of income tax withheld from your wages. The new tables, prescribed by the Department of the Treasury, reflect the Making Work Pay credit and other changes resulting from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The University of Pittsburgh’s Payroll department will begin implementing this benefit with the first paychecks of March. No action is required on your part. However, if you do not want to have your withholding reduced, you can submit a revised W-4. For additional information and help, visit Making Work Pay
FICA
FICA taxes are broken down into two parts: Social
Security and Medicare. The University of Pittsburgh is required to
withhold FICA taxes for all employees for whom it is applicable. Students
who currently have a full course-load are exempt from FICA, as well
as Foreign Nationals who have not stayed more than two years in the
United States. Also, certain fellowships and scholarships are exempt
from FICA taxes.
Current FICA Tax Rates:
Social Security 6.2%
Medicare 1.45%
Certain types of deductions, such as retirement
and medical benefits, may reduce the FICA taxable income for an
individual.
FIT
The University of Pittsburgh is required to withhold
Federal Income Tax (FIT) for all employees for whom it is applicable.
Certain fellowships and scholarships, as well as Foreign Nationals
who qualify for treaty benefits, are exempt from FIT.
Certain types of deductions, such as retirement
and medical benefits, may reduce the FIT taxable income for an individual.
There is not one specific amount or percentage of
income that the University must withhold for an individual. Taxation
is based upon an individual’s filing status (Single or Married)
and the number of allowances that he claims. For specific amounts,
refer to the IRS tax charts by clicking here.
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SIT/SUI
The University of Pittsburgh is required to withhold both State of Pennsylvania Income Tax (SIT) and State Unemployment tax for all employees for whom it is applicable. Certain types of deductions, such as medical benefits, may reduce the SIT taxable income for an individual.
Current Income Tax Rate for Pennsylvania: 3.07%
Current Unemployment Tax Rate for Pennsylvania: .06%
Local Taxes
The University of Pittsburgh currently can withhold
local wage taxes for municipalities in which it has a physical presence,
such as a lab, classroom or other facility. Many municipalities have
a local wage tax of 1.0%. Residents of the City of Pittsburgh must
pay the 1.0% Wage tax and a 2.0% School tax.
Click here to see a list of municipalities
for which the University can currently withhold local wage taxes.
Local ServicesTax
Click on the political subdivision in which you are employed.
Bradford (Bradford Township)
City of Pittsburgh
Greensburg (Hempfield Township)
Johnstown (Richland Townshp)
Mechanicsburg
Monessen
O'Hara Township
Plum Borough
Titusville
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