Tax Information for University Departments

This page will guide you though tax policies and procedures regarding official University of Minnesota business conducted by a college, department, or other organizational unit within the University. Please select from the following topics:

• Buying

• Selling

• Hiring/Paying for Services:

  • Catering

  • Paying Legal Fees and INS Fees for Nonresident Alien Employees

• Forms

What do I do when my office receives the following forms?

• 1099MISC, 1099G, or 1099DIV: Forward these forms to the University Tax Management Office via campus mail. Please include a note on where the form was received and your contact info in case we need to follow up - in most cases, no further action is necessary.

 

• Request for W-9: You can download a completed W-9 form signed by the tax director here. Please note: this form is only to be used when asked for a W-9, if the request is for a SUBSTITUTE W-9 (has additional questions or an alternate format) please see the next category.

 

• Request for Substitute W-9: Scan & forward these forms to the University Tax Management Office via email (if no scanner available, fax or campus mail) along with your complete contact info. The UTMO will complete the form and return to you.

 

• Request for ST-3 form or Sales Tax Exemption: The MN ST-3 form can be downloaded here. If you are asked for additional information or an alternate form, please contact UTMO.

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