Procedure: 601-Tax Reporting and Withholding on Non-Salary Payments
Refunds of Overwithholding
If the individual believes taxes were withheld from a payment in error, he or she should be instructed to contact Accounting Services at 262-1305. If it is determined that taxes were withheld in error, Accounting Services will issue a refund check to the individual. EXCEPTION: If the error is found after the end of a calendar year for a prior calendar year payment, it will not be possible for Accounting Services to obtain a refund for the overpayment from the IRS and issue a check to the individual. The individual would then be required to file a tax return and obtain a refund directly from the IRS. It is, therefore, very important that vendors contact Accounting Services regarding potential errors immediately especially when payment is made near the end of a calendar year. These errors should be reported to Accounting Services no later than December 31.
Procedure: 601-Tax Reporting and Withholding on Non-Salary Payments