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Important year-end tax and payroll reminders

October 30, 2026

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As 2026 comes to a close, here are some important reminders and announcements related to your pay, taxes and benefits. Some items may require action on your part, so please note these upcoming deadlines.

January 1, 2027: Deadline to opt in to receive electronic W-2 and 1095-C Forms

  • W-2 Form: Log in to UCPath online, then select Income and Taxes > Tax Statements > Enroll to receive  W-2/W-2c
  • 1095-C Form: Log in to UCPath online, then select Income and Taxes > Tax Statements > Online 1095-C Consent

January 4, 2027: Monthly pay date

As a reminder, due to the New Year holiday, UCPath will issue monthly paychecks and schedule direct deposits to post on January 4, 2027, for monthly employees.

January 8, 2027: Deadline to update or verify contact information

UCPath will begin creating W-2 Forms in mid-January. To ensure your information is accurate and reaches you:

Other important reminders

  • Verify your dependents. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires UC to make reasonable efforts to obtain Social Security numbers for employees, their spouses or domestic partners and dependents. To review or update your information, log in to UCPath online, then select Benefits & Retirement > Forms > Update Dependent Info eForm
  • International workers: Verify your GLACIER account information. International employees may receive a W-2 Form and/or 1042-S Form (Foreign Person’s U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding). To ensure your tax information is sent correctly, verify that your personal email address and home address match exactly in UCPath online and the GLACIER tax database. You may also opt to have an electronic 1042-S Form through GLACIER. Learn more about Form 1042-S

Important security reminder

UC does not send 1095-C or W-2 Forms by email or text. Be suspicious of messages containing “view W-2” links and treat as a phishing scam. Do not open attachments or click email links that claim to provide access to your 1095-C or W-2 Forms. To access your electronic tax documents, always visit UCPath online using a safe, known link.

Have questions or need help?

Log in to UCPath and select Ask UCPath to submit an inquiry. You may also call UCPath to speak with an associate at (855) 982‐7284 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT), Monday through Friday.

¿Tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda?

Inicie una sesión en UCPath y seleccione “Ask UCPath” para enviar su pregunta. También puede llamar a UCPath al (855) 982-7284 de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. (Hora del Pacifico) de Lunes a Viernes para hablar con un representante. Oprima el 4 en el menú principal para recibir ayuda en español.

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