2011 On-line Early W-2's
January 13, 2012
We are pleased to announce that W-2’s are now available on-line in Banner Self Service via CougarNet!
If you have already signed up to receive your W-2 on-line through Banner Self Service you may log in, view and print your W-2 for 2011 (and previous years if applicable).
* Adjust the display size by selecting View in the menu at the top of your browser.
* Select the Print button at the bottom of the screen to print your W-2.
* Print multiple copies for submission to federal, state and local entities, if needed.
* Review Help Text (top right corner) for information on how to print an approved format for different web browsers and for a brief description of each of the codes that may be listed in Box 12 of your W-2.
If you have not signed up to receive your W-2 this way, there is still time to do so! Please log in to Banner Self Service, select Employment, select Tax Forms then Electronic W-2 Consent. Once you have signed up your on-line early W-2 for 2011 will become accessible. If you have not signed up for this early on-line method by close of business on January 23, 2011 a paper W-2 will be mailed to you at the end of the month.
We encourage you to take advantage of the on-line early W-2 option since you will be able to file your W-2 with the IRS several weeks earlier than you would with a copy mailed to your home. Plus, electronic W-2s help support our “going green” initiative.
In addition, if your filing status (married or single, “Exempt” status, or number of exemptions) have changed this year, you may wish to submit a new W-4 Form. The W-4 determines the amount of federal income tax withheld from your pay in compliance with the IRS tables. You may make changes to your federal W-4 online through Banner Self Service by logging in to Banner Self Service, select Employment, select Tax Forms then W4 Tax Exemptions or Allowances. Changes to your state W-4 must be made by completing a new Illinois W-4 Form and submit it to the Office of Human Resources, Rendleman Hall, Room 3210, Campus Box 1040. This form is located on our website at www.siue.edu/humanresources/forms/
As a reminder, any employee, student worker or graduate assistant who claimed “Exempt” in 2011 on their Federal W-4 Form must complete a new W-4 Form to claim this again for 2012 by February 15, 2012. Paper forms are only required if you are claiming "Exempt" from withholding. Claiming “Exempt” on a W-4 is only valid for the calendar year in which it was filed in compliance with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidelines. If you claimed “Exempt” in 2011 and do not submit a new W-4 Form for 2012, your tax withholding status will automatically be change to Single with Zero exemptions (the default status), as required by the IRS regulations.
You may be eligible to claim “Exempt” if the following criteria are met:
1. You incurred no federal income tax liability for 2011; and,
2. You anticipate no federal income tax liability to be incurred for 2012.
If you have not claimed “Exempt” for the past year and/or you do not need to make changes to your tax status, you are not required to update your W-4.
Any questions or concerns about your W-2 or W-4 can be emailed directly to payrollhr@siue.edu. In addition, you may want to refer to FAQ’s regarding pay at www.siue.edu./humanresources/faq
The Office of Human Resources is committed to improving our services to the campus community and we encourage you to take the time and visit Banner Self Service.
Employee of the Month
January 1, 2012
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Lori Huntley, Office Support Specialist in the Department of Historical Studies, is the recipient of the January Employee Recognition Award. Ms. Huntley was nominated for the award by Jason Stacy, Assistant Professor in Historical Studies. Her nomination was endorsed by supervisor Carole Frick, Professor and Chair in the Department of Historical Studies.
Lori’s mastery of her administrative duties does not go unnoticed, leaving one faculty member in her department to comment that “she transformed the department's atmosphere, efficiency, and sheer comfort-level in ways I would never have been able to imagine.” Lori excels at maintaining her department’s budget, schedules, book order requests, and travel requisitions among a plethora of other duties. She consistently goes above and beyond, and places value on being efficient and responsive. However, it is her quiet mentoring of junior faculty that is one of her greatest gifts to her department. The faculty, staff and students who encounter Ms. Huntley view her as a person of high moral character, and as such entrust her with their professional and personal concerns.
I have truly enjoyed the opportunity to get to know the other areas of the university in my work as an Office Support Specialist for the Department of Historical Studies. I appreciate the knowledge and patience shown by university personnel in making my job move more smoothly so I can be as efficient as possible. It is a pleasure to work in a department with so many talented faculty and students – my experience working and going to school here has been wonderful. ~ Lori Huntley
Lori will receive a plaque, recognition on the Digital Signages (Monitors) across campus, a $25 Gift Certificate to the Morris University Center Bookstore, two complimentary lunch coupons to the University Restaurant, and up close parking for one month.
Please join us in congratulating Lori Huntley as the Employee of the Month on Friday, January 20, at 10:30 a.m. in Peck Hall, Room 3117.
Questions or comments should be directed to Oniffe Grizzle at ogrizzl@siue.edu or ext. 3062.
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