Payroll Deductions

Mandatory deductions include:

• Federal and state income taxes (based on an individual’s W-4 filing status; W-4 filing status may be changed at any time by completing a new W-4 in WesPortal under Employee Information/Benefit, HR & Payroll Forms);
• Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave tax;
• Social Security taxes; and
• Medicare taxes.

Routine questions about tax deductions can be asked of the Payroll Office. Advice on tax withholding strategies, however, should be discussed with a personal accountant or financial planner.

Optional pre-tax deductions are available for:

• Group medical, dental and vision insurance (deduction is automatic for participants in these plans);
• A reimbursement account for medical and dental expenses not covered by insurance (medical expense reimbursement account or MERA);
• Supplemental retirement savings (SRA) (tax deferred); and
• A dependent care expense reimbursement account.
• Section 457 contributions

In addition, after-tax deductions can be arranged for:

• Optional life insurance for administrative staff member or family members;
• Contributions to the United Way
• Contributions to the Wesleyan Fund; and
• Roth SRA contributions
• Weight Watchers on campus
• Freeman Athletics - spouse pass 
• Freeman Athletics - locker fee