If employees and independent contractors are not appropriately classified, employment taxes and corresponding federal reporting will be incorrect.
The purpose of this directive is to comply with the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) regarding proper recognition and taxation of employee wages. Compensating UF employees for work or services provided in additional to their regular job appointment is generally still considered wages subject to employment taxation. Compensating these individuals through Disbursements or by any means outside of the payroll system does not appropriately capture the income for taxation and federal reporting purposes.
All university departments.