All employees of North Carolina A&T State University must complete a new NC-4EZ or NC-4 tax withholding certificate (form) to the Payroll Office by Friday, Dec. 20, due to substantial changes made by the General Assembly to the state’s income tax laws.
The North Carolina General Assembly recently enacted House Bill 998, which becomes effective for taxable years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2014. Under this new law, all taxpayers will pay a lower rate and be granted a higher standard deduction.
Taxpayers may no longer claim a personal exemption for themselves, their spouse, children or any other qualifying dependents. Additionally, many deductions and tax credits that impact North Carolina withholding tax are no longer available for tax years beginning on or after Jan. 1.
North Carolina Department of Revenue requires that employees not completing the new withholding form be set to the highest withholding status of “single” and “0” allowances, effective Jan. 1.
“Employees of North Carolina A&T State University are asked to complete and submit the appropriate form to the Payroll Office by Friday, Dec. 20, to allow the payroll staff sufficient time to collect signed forms and enter their values into the HR/Payroll system,” said Margaret Stancil, payroll director.
Copies of the form as well as instructional materials are available online at www.dornc.com. Forms are also available in the N.C. A&T Payroll Office and on their website.
“We are asking all departments to print out forms and make them accessible to employees who may not have access to a computer,” said Stancil.
For information, contact the Payroll Office at 336-334-7888.
N.C. A&T TO HOST FIRST LEGO®
LEAGUE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
The event is co-hosted by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering.
“Our university is proud to serve as the FIRST organization’s North Carolina FLL and FTC partner,” said Dr. Robin Coger, dean of engineering at N.C. A&T. “Our organizations share a common interest in inspiring great minds about science, technology, engineering, and math; and aiding in the preparedness to create innovative solutions for our society and the world.
“For years, our faculty and students have served as volunteers, mentors, referees, coaches, and judges, because we are excited to be engaged in helping teams make the connection between their academics, teamwork and professional success.”
The winners will advance to the FIRST World Festival, April 23–26, in St. Louis, Mo.
Taxpayers may no longer claim a personal exemption for themselves, their spouse, children or any other qualifying dependents.
Ninety-six teams of middle school students from across the state, as well as coaches and parents, will attend the robotics competitions.