Utilize the TraQ Database

The university uses the TraQ automated inventory database to maintain its inventory records. The TraQ database is available for use by any department liaison. Benefits of Using the TraQ System…

Taxes for Nonresidents

…for International Students and Scholars (available here and in MasonLEAPS) Click here to obtain your W-2 Form Review Income Sourcing Rules Chart Compare Taxes Paid to Actual Tax Liability If…

Scholarships & Fellowships

Available Qualified Grant –Any Recipient None None Nonqualified Grant – Nonresident Alien in F-1, J-1, M-1, or Q-1 status 14% Tax withholding Reporting on 1042-S IRS form Tax Treaty withholding…

Transfer, Assign & Loan Equipment

…department or office to any entity or person not directly affiliated with the university. This includes, but is not limited to: Students Other State Agencies High schools Charities Faculty- even…

Determine the Need to File Tax Return

…are available on the U.S. Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service Forms and Publications page. Nonresidents for tax purposes need either Form 1040NR-EZ and its instructions or Form1040NR and its…

Learn about the Equipment Inventory Process

…Office when equipment is not available for scanning. Before the Inventory Review your inventory list. Complete a Request for Tagging of New Equipment for items that are not currently included…

Learn the Basics

…as being available for use by an entire department and visitors to that department. Personal/Private Use Personal/private use is defined as being used exclusively by a single individual (as in…

Financial Reporting Office Responsibilities

…upon request. Conducting an annual equipment inventory. Request Equipment List Lists are normally available within two business days of request and can be produced in various formats; e.g., by building,…

Request Revenue Refund

…on the form. First time payees who are not employees must register as a vendor with Mason prior to initiating a payment. Instructions for submitting a W-9/W-8 are available on…

Pay Invoices

…will provide the vendor with quicker access to payments for goods and services. Additional information is available at Electronic Disbursements. Cancel or Reissue a Check Complete the Stop Payment Authorization…