Taxes
The Student Employment Office can provide you with the general information necessary to satisfy your filing obligations. Ultimate responsibility for the reporting and payment of taxes lies with you. Harvard staff members are not permitted to give individual tax advice, and we would suggest that you seek professional advice from a qualified accountant or attorney if you encounter complicated tax situations.
Before starting your first student job at Harvard or an off-campus FWSP job, you must complete a W4 form to designate how much the University should withhold from your paycheck for taxes. You can complete this process online through Peoplesoft after you have been hired by your employing department.
Entering Tax Withholding Information in PeopleSoft
Log in at https://peoplesoft.harvard.edu/
Navigate to: Self-Service > My Pay > W-4 Tax Information
If you're unable to log in to Harvie it means that your employer has not hired you into the Harvard Peoplesoft system yet.
Unsure about how much to withhold? Use the IRS Withholding Calculator.
Receiving Tax Documents for Tax Filing
- If you work for a Harvard department, your Home Address must be up to date in my.Harvard to ensure your 2025 tax documents are sent to the correct place.
- To change your address: You must update your home address in my.harvard, which will then migrate into Peoplesoft. Instructions for updating your home address can be found on the Student Financial Services website.
- International students should also be sure that their mailing address is up to date on their Sprintax account.
Need a Copy of Your W-2 Form for Tax Filing?
You can access it online:
Log in at https://peoplesoft.harvard.edu/
Navigate: Self-Service > My Pay > View W-2/W-2c Forms
If you don't have access to PeopleSoft anymore you can order a W-2 copy.
Important Links:
Form W-4: Federal Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate
Form M-4: Massachusetts Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate
Accessing your W-2: Wage and Tax Statement