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Updated 10:00 AM January 24, 2005

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Tax changes; W-4 information available

For 2005, federal withholding tax tables have changed. The rates can be accessed via the University Payroll Office Web page, http://www.payroll.umich.edu, by selecting "Tax Calculation Help."

Each federal and state exemption has increased from $3,100 to $3,200; however, the Michigan income tax rate remains 3.9 percent. Employees who wish to change the number of withholding allowances they claim must complete revised federal or state W-4 forms and submit them to the Payroll Office 15 days before a pay date for the change to take effect. Employees who claimed exempt status in 2004 should review their status and submit new W-4 forms as soon as possible. Exempt status automatically expires Feb. 15 if a new W-4 is not submitted.

Information on obtaining W-4 forms and updating information via Wolverine Access is available by accessing the Payroll Web page and selecting "Forms/Tables," or by calling (734) 764-1485. Forms also are available at the University Payroll Office, G395 Wolverine Tower-Low Rise; Hospital Payroll, 2901 Hubbard, Ste. 1500; and from the HR Service Centers.

Research Administrators Award nominations sought

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) invites nominations of outstanding staff members for one of two awards to be given in the spring: Distinguished Research Administrator Award and OVPR Exceptional Service Award. The nomination deadline is Feb. 16. Nomination guidelines are available at http://www.research.umich.edu/contacts/ovpr/staff.awards/OVPR_service_awards.html or by calling (734) 763-6048.

Humanities, Rackham Graduate School funding available

The Institute for the Humanities and the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies invite applications for a program of sponsorship for collaborative work in the humanities. Funding of up to $15,000 and working space from May through August will be awarded to 3-5 groups. Faculty and graduate students from any combination of fields may apply. They should be interdisciplinary, but need not be interdepartmental. All participants may work within the humanities, or the group may include humanists and scholars from other fields, such as the social sciences, arts, sciences or professional schools. Deadline for applications is March 15. Questions about the program should be directed to Daniel Herwitz, director of the Humanities Institute, herwitz@umich.edu, (734) 936-3520, or to June Howard, associate dean at the Rackham Graduate School, jmhoward@umich.edu, (734) 764-4405.

Regents meet Jan. 26
The Board of Regents will hold its monthly meeting in two parts Jan. 26 in the Regents Room of the Fleming Administration Building. The first part will begin at 8 a.m. and will include public comments and consideration of the North Quad Residential and Academic Complex. The meeting will continue at 3:45 p.m. with the regular agenda. Public comments on all other matters will follow at 4:15 p.m. Individuals with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and need assistance should contact the Office of the Vice President and Secretary of the University in advance at (734) 764-3883.

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