The Tax Department advises the university on international, federal, state and local tax matters. The department develops and oversees policies and procedures to ensure compliance with tax laws and to safeguard the university’s tax-exempt status.
The Tax Department does not provide personal income tax advice to students or employees, including assistance with preparing individual tax returns.
Inquiry Matrix
| Office | Action |
|---|---|
| Payroll | Paychecks, W2, tax witholdings |
| Human Resources | Onboarding, employee status (LOA, hire dates, etc.), compensation |
| Student Accounts | Form 1098-T |
| Accounts Payable | Supplier inquiries, Form 1099 and contractors |
| Tax | Form 1042-S, non-U.S. tax, VISA status updates |
Scope of Services
- Researching international, federal, state and local tax compliance for the university
- Preparing the university’s federal, state and local tax returns
- Monitoring and reporting Unrelated Business Income (UBI)
- Monitoring and reporting tax-exempt bond Private Business Use (PBU)
- Determining worker classification
- Withholding and reporting taxes for Nonresident Aliens (NRA)
Contact
Mailing Address
2115 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007
*Please do not send emails to multiple email addresses, as this will significantly delay response times.
- Non-U.S. persons tax questions: NRAtax@georgetown.edu
- General tax department inquiries: taxdepartment@georgetown.edu
Leadership
John C. Kotwicki, CPA, Associate Vice President for Tax & Special Assistant to the CFO