Summary of Tax Rates

Temple University is required by federal, state and local tax laws to withhold applicable taxes from an employee’s pay and remit the withholdings to the appropriate taxing authority. In addition, the university is required to list these deductions on the employee’s paycheck showing the wage(s) paid and taxes withheld. At the end of the tax year, the employee will be issued a Wage and Tax Statement (Form W-2). Note that the information presented below is in accordance with federal, state and local taxing authority regulations.

Form W-2 Replacement

​The current and three prior calendar year W-2 forms are maintained by Tax Management Services. Active employees can obtain these W-2 forms on TUportal. Former employees should visit Tax Management Services or call 1-877-325-9239.

In accordance with IRS regulations, the university is only required to retain copies of employee Form W-2 for three calendar years, plus the current year.

All requests for reissue or replacement of Form 1042-S must be done in writing via email to [click-for-email]. 

Miscellaneous Payroll Deductions

The following deductions are administered by the university departments listed below.

Guidelines for Assignments Outside of the U.S.

As a research and teaching institution with a global reach, Temple University actively engages in collaborations and initiatives in various countries. Consequently, the university may seek to employ individuals residing outside the U.S. for remote services or send university employees on international assignments. To guide faculty, staff, and students in these situations, a procedure document and International Assignment form have been provided.

Schools, colleges, and administrative departments planning to engage individuals residing outside the U.S. or deploy university employees for international assignments should thoroughly review this information. The first point of contact for such requests should be the relevant Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs or Dean’s Designee (for faculty), Human Resources Business Partner (for staff), or School Research Administrator for sponsored research projects. It is recommended that these requests be initiated well in advance of the intended engagement or placement.

Other Helpful Links

• Use IRS witholding estimator 
• IRS website
• IRS forms and publications
• Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
• Philadelphia Department of Revenue
• Local PA municipality taxes