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HR Policy - UW System Administrative Policy 206 (formerly G18A) - Student FICA Exemptions

Effective for earnings July 1, 2000, as a result of amendments to the State of Wisconsin’s “Section 218 Agreement,” the University of Wisconsin System may exempt students who meet specific criteria from FICA taxation. This policy outlines those criteria.
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 Executive Sponsors  UW System Level Policy 
 Policy Contact  Human Resources

Who this policy applies to:
All students of UW System institutions
Rationale:
Effective for earnings July 1, 2000, as a result of amendments to the State of Wisconsin’s “Section 218 Agreement,” the University of Wisconsin System may exempt students who meet specific criteria from FICA taxation. This policy outlines those criteria.
 

Policy Detail:

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Keywords:
student employee, student help, student assistants, federal insurance contributions, fica, taxes withheld, taxation, exemptions 
Doc ID:
117101
Owned by:
Carri O. in UW-La Crosse
Created:
2022-03-03
Updated:
2022-03-03
Sites:
UW-La Crosse