UF is extending its green efforts to the University Bursar’s office by transitioning a tax form from paper to paperless.
The Bursar’s Finance and Accounting Division allows students to get the Internal Revenue Service tax Form 1098-T online instead of via mail. The form helps students claim educational tax credit on federal income tax returns.
The campaign began because forms were being mailed and sent back, said Annie Bretnall, administrative services coordinator for the Bursar’s office.
“Sometimes they get lost or students don’t update their mailing address,” she said.
The electronic method permits students to access the form about a month earlier than those who have to wait for it in the mail, said Ruth Harris, associate controller for the office.
The office will start signing and delivering the forms Thursday. Students should start receiving them two weeks later. Those with the electronic service should receive them instantly. However, students must give permission before signing up for the paperless method.
“I have heard about it, but I haven’t taken the time to actually sit down and give my permission,” said Sean Stewart-Muniz, an 18-year-old UF journalism freshman.
Students can submit their consent online at my.ufl.edu under 1098-T consent form.
