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Important year-end tax and payroll reminders

November 7, 2025

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As 2025 comes to a close, here are some important reminders and announcements related to your pay, taxes, and benefits. Some items may require your attention, so please note the upcoming deadlines.

January dates and deadlines

January 2, 2026: Monthly pay date

Due to the New Year holiday, UCPath will issue monthly paychecks and schedule direct deposits to post on January 2, 2026, for monthly employees. 
 

January 2, 2026: Deadline to opt in to receive electronic W-2 statements and 1095-C forms

  • W-2 Statement: Log in to UCPath online, then select Employee Actions > Income and Taxes > Enroll to receive online W-2
  • 1095-C Form: Log in to UCPath online, then select Employee Actions > Income and Taxes > Online 1095-C Consent

January 9, 2026: Deadline to update or verify tax information

UCPath will begin creating W-2 statements 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/domestic partners and dependents. To review or update your information, log in to UCPath online, then select Employee Actions > Health and Welfare > Dependent Coverage
  • International workers: Verify your GLACIER account information. International employees may receive a W-2 statement and/or 1042-S (Foreign Person’s U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding). To ensure your tax information is sent correctly, verify that your personal email and home addresses match exactly in UCPath online and the GLACIER tax database. You may also opt to have an electronic 1042-S through GLACIER. Learn more about Form 1042-S

Important security reminder

UC does not send 1095-C or W-2 statements by email or text. If you receive an email or text with a link or an attachment for viewing these statements, it is a phishing scam designed to gain private information. Do not open attachments or click email links that claim to provide access to your 1095-C or W-2 statement. 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 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (PT) Monday – 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. (PT) 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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