Human Resources

Employees are encouraged to begin preparing for tax season

As the end of 2021 draws closer, the Penn State Payroll Office is encouraging faculty, staff and students to begin preparing for tax season.

Each year, over 55,000 electronic W-2s are uploaded into Workday. By delivering these W-2s electronically, the University advances its sustainability goals that are a key component of the Penn State’s Strategic Plan. Additionally, these electronic W-2s secure each employee's personal information, reduce the risk of a paper W-2 being lost in the mail and will be available to employees as soon as they are posted — several days earlier than receiving a mailed copy.

For those who haven’t already done so, the Payroll Office recommends all employees opt out of a paper copy of their W-2 in Workday by Wednesday, Dec. 22. More information can be found at Choosing your W-2 Election Method in Workday: Print/Electronic, which can guide employees through the process of signing up.

Questions about this process can be submitted through the WorkLion Portal or by phone at 814-865-1473.

Last Updated November 1, 2021