blog posts Foreign National Tax Status Reviews Aug 1, 2024 1:00 pm1487 views New Tax Status Review Process for Foreign National Employees and Fellows May 1, 2024 4:00 pm664 views Coming May 2024! University Payroll & Benefits will have a new and improved process for foreign national employees and fellows to request a Tax Status Review. Vacation and Sick Leave Payouts May 1, 2024 2:00 pm356 views Calendar Year 2025 1st Quarter Pay Dates Feb 3, 2025 10:00 am219 views University Payroll & Benefits Important Year-End Deadlines Nov 1, 2024 2:15 pm171 views Payroll Calculation Deadlines May 1, 2024 10:00 am152 views FY2025 Benefit Choice Period: May 1 - May 31, 2024 May 1, 2024 2:30 pm133 views Are You Retiring or Separating from the University? Nov 2, 2023 11:15 pm130 views Read on to learn if you are eligible to defer a portion of your vacation and/or compensable sick leave payout. Adjustments Increasing at an Alarming Rate Nov 1, 2024 2:30 pm115 views Welcome to the New University & Payroll Benefits Newsletter! Nov 3, 2023 11:45 pm102 views In response to your valuable feedback, we have revamped our UPB Newsletter to make it more user-friendly, accessible, and tailored to your specific needs. Click here to learn more about the University Payroll & Benefits Newsletter. University Payroll & Benefits Important Year-End Deadlines Nov 2, 2023 10:00 pm100 views With the end of the year quickly approaching, University Payroll & Benefits would like to highlight important information, including year-end deadlines for all units and employees to take note of. 403(b) & 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Limits for 2025 Feb 3, 2025 2:30 pm87 views 403(b) & 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Limits for 2024 Jan 31, 2024 2:30 pm85 views Read on for more information on the 2024 contribution limits for supplemental retirement plans. FY2026 Benefit Choice Period: May 1 - June 2, 2025 May 1, 2025 4:00 pm75 views 457 Special Catch-up Jan 31, 2024 2:00 pm74 views Read on for more information on the 457 Special Catch-up limits for 2024. Web Time Entry Upgrade to Version 9 - Coming Soon! Jan 31, 2024 4:00 pm71 views On February 11, 2024, Web Time Entry will be upgraded to version 9. Read on for information on how this may affect you and links to training resources. New Hire Benefit Information Aug 1, 2024 4:00 pm71 views Calendar Year 2024 3rd Quarter Pay Dates Aug 1, 2024 10:00 am69 views UPB Foreign National Tax Status Reviews Nov 2, 2023 4:30 pm68 views Learn about the updates or changes to the Foreign National Tax Status Review Appointments. How Tax Residency Status Affects Benefits Eligibility for F, J, M, or Q Visas Nov 1, 2024 3:45 pm67 views Back By Popular Demand! Payroll Net Pay Calculators May 1, 2025 2:30 pm65 views Payroll Calculation Deadlines Jan 31, 2024 12:30 pm57 views When do I get paid? Click here to learn about the payroll calculation schedule. Coming Soon! UPB is Streamlining Overpayment Repayments with Electronic Payments Feb 3, 2025 4:00 pm52 views Part-Time Eligibility and Insurance Costs Aug 1, 2024 3:45 pm52 views A Friendly Reminder from CMS for Benefit Eligible Employees Nov 2, 2023 11:45 pm51 views New employees and employees who have a change in tax residency status from Nonresident Alien (NR) to Resident Alien (RA), effective January 1, 2024, must have a job that meets the criteria to be eligible for insurance through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS). Customer Service and Payroll Operations Metrics Aug 1, 2024 12:30 pm50 views Calendar Year 2024 4th Quarter Pay Dates Nov 1, 2024 10:00 am50 views Calendar Year 2025 2nd Quarter Pay Dates May 1, 2025 10:00 am48 views Out of State Salary/Wage Payments May 1, 2024 3:00 pm47 views Foreign National Tax Status Reviews Feb 3, 2025 1:00 pm46 views 457 Special Catch-up Feb 3, 2025 2:00 pm45 views Are You Retiring or Separating From the University? Nov 1, 2024 3:00 pm45 views Calendar Year 2024 Taxable Benefits May 1, 2024 3:30 pm39 views UPB Payroll Calculation Deadlines Nov 2, 2023 9:00 pm39 views When do I get paid? Click here to learn about the payroll calculation schedule. SURS 457 DCP Auto Enrollment and Escalation Aug 1, 2024 2:30 pm37 views Insurance Coverage for any 9 or 10-Month Employee During the Summer May 1, 2024 2:15 pm36 views Calendar Year 2023 Taxable Benefits Nov 2, 2023 10:30 pm36 views Please make certain all taxable benefits are reported to University Payroll & Benefits at the time the benefits are received by an employee. University Supplemental Long-Term Disability Plans Nov 2, 2023 11:00 pm36 views Premiums are based on age and/or salary. A premium change due to age and/or salary will occur annually in December. Customer Service and Payroll Operations Metrics May 1, 2024 1:30 pm35 views Customer Service and Payroll Operations Metrics Nov 1, 2024 2:00 pm35 views Foreign National Tax Status Reviews Jan 31, 2024 12:00 pm34 views Learn about the updates or changes to the Foreign National Tax Status Review Appointments. Vacation and Sick Leave Payouts May 1, 2025 3:30 pm33 views A Friendly Reminder from CMS for Benefit Eligible Employees Nov 1, 2024 4:00 pm33 views Calendar Year 2023 Overpayment Processing Nov 2, 2023 9:15 pm32 views Learn about deadlines that must be met to facilitate the timely correction of payroll records and avoid significant tax consequences for employees who received overpayments in 2023. Customer Service and Payroll Operations Metrics Jan 31, 2024 1:30 pm31 views Read on for last quarter's customer service and payroll operations metrics. Calendar Year 2024 Taxable Benefits Jan 31, 2024 3:30 pm31 views Please make certain all taxable benefits are reported to University Payroll & Benefits at the time the benefits are received by an employee. Untimely Separation Nov 1, 2024 2:45 pm31 views Calendar Year 2024 Taxable Benefits Aug 1, 2024 2:00 pm30 views New Hire Benefit Eligibility for F, J, M, or Q Visas Aug 1, 2024 2:45 pm30 views Out-of-State Salary/Wage Payments Nov 2, 2023 10:15 pm30 views If a university employee receives compensation paid in another state, and the university is registered as doing business in that state, the compensation is considered paid outside of Illinois.
