About Hostos > Administration & Finance > Payroll > FAQs

Payroll FAQs

• W-2 Wage & Tax Statement
• How are the wages & taxes on my W-2 determined?
• Do I pay taxes for fringe benefits?
• Does my W-2 reflect adjustments for US Saving Bonds purchased through payroll deductions?
• How do I get another copy of my W-2?
• Is my W-2 adjusted for the Combined Municipal Campaign contribution?
• Why don't the total wages on my W-2 match my salary?
• When do I get a W-2?
• What do I do if my W-2 is incorrect?
• How are my pre-tax benefit program deductions shown in my W-2?
• What is the Section 1127 Waiver?
• How did the change in the non-resident tax affect my W-2?
• Why is the "Retirement Plan" box checked off on my W-2 even though I am not a member of a pension system?
• How long should I keep a copy of my W-2?
• Where do I go to pick up my paycheck/pay stub?
• I recently found a pay check that is over a year old, can I still cash it?
• How is the bi-weekly gross calculated?
• What is the lag time in pay?
• What should I do if I believe I was paid incorrectly?
• How is overtime hours calculated?