Subject: Action Required: Submit Your SSN/TIN for Tax Purposes by March 13
Dear [firstname],
You are required by federal law to provide a Social Security number (SSN) or Taxpayer Identification number (TIN) to CU Boulder for tax purposes.*
Take Action by Friday, March 13
Do not email SSN/TIN information; email is not secure. Mail, fax or hand-deliver a completed and signed Social Security Number/Taxpayer Identification Number Update Form (PDF) to the Office of the Registrar by 5 p.m. on March 13, 2020.
Office of the Registrar
University of Colorado Boulder
Regent Administrative Center, room 101
20 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0020
Fax: 303-492-8748
Penalty
If you fail to provide your correct SSN or TIN, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may impose a penalty of $50 (26 CFR 1.6050S-1(e) (PDF)).
International Students
This requirement does not apply to international students who are not eligible for a United States SSN or TIN.
Privacy
CU Boulder protects the confidentiality of personally identifiable information and will not disclose an SSN or TIN for any purpose not permitted by law or policy (including FERPA) without your consent.
*Federal Requirement
Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code requires you to provide your correct SSN or TIN so CU Boulder can file Form 1098-T (Tuition Statement) with the IRS and provide a statement to you. For information about tax benefits for higher education, see IRS Pub. 970 or see the Bursar's Office's tax information page.
Communication Authenticity
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If you have any questions, please call the Office of the Registrar at 303-492-6970.
Bursar's Office | University of Colorado Boulder
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