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Tax Compliance

The Tax department ensures the University's compliance with federal and state government regulations, including the preparation of tax returns and research of tax compliance issues.

 


Contacts for Tax Questions

Contact

Topic

Vickie Bumgardner, Director of Payroll & Tax

vbumgard@smu.edu

Phone: (214) 768-1601

Fax: (214) 768-1718

Taxable Tuition Benefits

Employee vs Independent Contractor Classification

Kimberly Jackson, Tax Accountant

kdrobins@smu.edu

Phone: (214) 768-2190

Fax: (214) 768-1718

W-9 Requests

Sales & Use Tax

Hotel Occupancy Tax

Federal Excise Tax

Unrelated Business Taxable Income

Moore Mbugua, Tax Accountant

mbugua@smu.edu

Phone: (214) 768-2009

Fax: (214) 768-1718

 

 

1099

Relocation/Moving Expense

Fringe Benefits including Auto & Social Club Dues

Unclaimed Property

 


Frequently Asked Tax Questions

View Tax Compliance FAQs


Forms

Texas Sales Tax Exemption Certificate

Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax Exemption

Sales tax exempt status in other states

501(c)(3) exemption letter

Moving Expense Reimbursement Request

Business Meals & Entertainment Reimbursement Request

University W-9 Request


Policies and Procedures

1. Compensation

    1.1  Internship

    1.2  Awards

          a. Cash Awards

    1.3 Faculty/Staff Payments

 

2. Employee Benefits

    2.1 Employer-Provided Automobiles

    2.2 Social Clubs

    2.3 Employee Tuition Benefit

          a. Undergraduate

 

3. Reimbursement of Employee Expenses

    3.1 Reimbursement of Business Expenses

    3.2 Business Travel Reimbursement – Meal and Lodging

    3.3 Mileage Reimbursement for Personal Use of Vehicle

 

4. Gifts

    4.1 Donation of Earnings or Fees for Services Performed

 

5. Other

    5.1 University Purchases in the State of Texas

    5.2 University Out-of-State Purchases

    5.3 Lobbying and Political Expenditures

    5.4 Prepaid Tuition under IRC 2503(e)(2)(A)

 


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