Tax Compliance
The mission of the Tax department is to protect the tax-exempt status of the University by ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and international tax laws. We serve as a centralized resource for the University community regarding tax matters of the organization.
Primary responsibilities of the Tax department:
- Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and determine the impact on the University
- Develop and update policies and procedures to enhance tax compliance
- Initiate research and strategic planning efforts related to tax issues
- Serve as the University’s liaison to federal and state tax authorities
- Represent the University in federal and state tax audits
- Prepare and/or maintain the University’s and certain related entities’ tax and business filings:
- The IRS Determination Letter (Letter of Tax-Exempt Status)
- Form 6166, Certification of U.S. Tax Residency
- Certificates of Good Standing
- Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificates
- Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax
- Form 990-T, Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return
- Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
- State Information, Franchise, Personal Property and Income Tax returns
- International Information Reporting
- Other tax and business-related submissions.
For questions regarding University-related tax issues, please contact us at tax-help@UDel.edu.
Contacts for other tax inquiries:
- For questions related to payroll, please contact Payroll Services. Forms W-2, W-4, 1042-S, Tax Treaty Form 8233, Form 1095 and Other Human Resources Forms are available online.
- For questions related to education tax credits, please contact Student Financial Services. Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement is available online.
- For questions related to taxation of international students (nonresident alien students), please contact International Student & Scholar Services
- For questions related to supplier onboarding, purchasing, accounts payable, Concur travel and expenses (Forms W-9, W-8, 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, etc.), please contact Procurement Services
- Questions not addressed by this website may be directed to tax-help@UDel.edu.
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Disclaimer: The University of Delaware does not advise on any personal income tax requirements or issues. Use of any information from this site or any other web site referred to is for general information only and does not represent personal tax advice either express or implied. You are encouraged to seek professional tax advice for personal income tax questions and assistance.