The University is required to deduct Federal income taxes based on the employee’s Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate. You may change your filing status and/or allowances by completing a new form in Payroll Services or through UT Share Employee Self Service. For additional information, see  Federal Income Withholding Tax (Procedure BF-P-PR5).

FICA Tax is comprised of two parts, Social Security (OASI) and Medicare. All U. S. citizens, legal residents and nonresident aliens classified as residents for tax purposes are required to participate in the FICA system.  FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) Deductions and Exemptions (Procedure BF-P-PR5). You may be exempt from paying FICA Tax if you are a Nonresident Alien, see  Payments to Nonresident Alien Employees (Procedure BF-P-PR10).

Payroll Services processes Child Support Orders, Tax Levies, and various Payroll Deduction programs. Contact the Parking Office for questions about payroll deductions for parking permits. Contact Campus Recreation for information about payroll deductions for the Maverick Activities Center.