Electronic Disbursements

…to provide bank information for ACH payments. Environmentally friendly- paperless, electronic payments are more secure, save money and help to conserve the environment by eliminating printing and mailing of paper

Learn about Tax Filing for International Students

…including Form DS-2019 (for J visa holders) or Form I-20 (for F visa holders) Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). If you do not have an…

Process Honorarium Payment

…or photo contest. Suggested Honorarium: $50-$150 plus travel costs Payment for participation in a panel discussion. Suggested Honorarium: $150- $300 plus travel costs Payment for an author to discuss their…

Unrelated Business Income

…Includes any activity carried on for the production of income from selling goods or performing services. Generally, a trade or business has a profit motive. Regularly Carried On: UBIT applies…

Lodging in the Local Area

…order (PO) number, the “Corporate ID#” (if listed), the name(s) of the person(s) staying at the hotel, the department name, and the department fund/org number. These contracts have been established…

Categories
Purchasing and Accounts Payable

Can I Purchase…?

…to question any State-funded expenditure This list is intended to provide a basic guide for University allowable/unallowable purchases. Purchase circumstances will vary widely, thus adequate documentation should always be available…

Learn about the Equipment Inventory Process

…fill out the proper paperwork in order to fix the problem. Equipment Not Found Procedures The university is required to investigate every report of missing or stolen assets. When a…

Pay Participant Support

provide any service to the university in return for these support costs. A participant support allowance payment is provided to help defray personal expenses such as meals, incidentals and minimal…

Identify Visas Eligible for Travel Reimbursement

Visa Types and the Associated Supporting Immigration Documentation Departments that host foreign visitors should inform their visitors about Mason’s reimbursement policy to ensure that the visitors have the proper Visas….

Equipment Use Codes

…non-instructional services beneficial to individuals and groups external to the University: Includes non-instructional community service (conferences, reference bureaus, testing services, etc.), cooperative extension service, and public broadcasting services. 104 Public…