Services

In general, the purpose of the Tax Department is to further the mission of the university and Finance by delivering quality services to our customers.

Our services include:

1. Providing advisory, analytical and advocacy services
2. Developing and promoting tax policies and procedures
3. Filing or reviewing tax forms

Some of our specific functions include:

1. Administering university and related parties' tax compliance with respect to tax matters.
2. Ensuring timely filing of the university and related parties' Federal and State tax returns, reports and payments.
3. Developing necessary procedures and reporting systems to ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws applicable to the university and related parties.
4. Conducting research as needed and advising on the tax consequences of the university and related parties' transactions.
5. Providing tax-planning opportunities for the university and related parties.
6. Tracking legislative tax developments at the federal and state level and advising the university and related parties accordingly.
7. Functioning as the university and related parties' liaison with federal and state tax authorities as well as with outside consulting firms with respect to tax issues .