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Financial Services would like to share tax savings news for University departments that qualify to make tax exempt purchases of machinery or equipment used in research and development (R&D) as that term is defined by the State. The statutes (A.R.S. § 42-5061(B)(14) and A.R.S. § 42-5159(B)(14)) read as follows:
Posted under Tax Services
In partnership with University Information Technology Services (UITS), Financial Services continuously works toward releasing improvements to the UAccess Financials system. The next release is planned for October 25, 2020; release dates are subject to change. This release will include numerous incremental updates.
Posted under UAccess Financials
The post office at the Student Union has recently closed. Mail that was previously sent to 1303 E. University Blvd PO Boxes at the Student Union for Accounts Payable/Travel, Bursar, and Payroll should now be sent to:
Posted under Accounting Services
On August 8, 2020, President Trump signed a memorandum suggesting the temporary deferral of Social Security payroll taxes for employees that earn less than $4,000 bi-weekly, calculated on a pre-tax basis.
Posted under Payroll
Financial Services has updated the Independent Contractor Form in support of Policy 9.12 Independent Contractor Services. The form can now be completed, signed, and submitted electronically. It should be completed prior to any services being performed.
Posted under Payment Services, Tax Services
University Postal Services will begin delivering mail to campus starting August 3, 2020.
Posted under Accounting Services
We are excited to tell you about a new report in UAccess Analytics that was developed in conjunction with University Analytics & Institutional Research (UAIR) to improve the Purchasing Card (PCDO) transaction reconciliation and approval process.
Posted under Accounting Services
In order to apply for federal/state reimbursement, all expenses related to the institutional response to COVID-19 should be tracked. This included but is not limited to the purchase of commercially available PPE, supplies purchased to manufacture PPE, testing supplies, materials used to manufacture test kits, and related non-exempt personnel costs. Additionally, any costs associated with the transition to providing online instruction should also be tracked.
Posted under Accounting Services