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Gift Records & Processing
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Please deliver gift deposits to University Cashiering using this Gift Deposit Form. Complete the form listing check and cash totals for gifts. Make copies of all check gifts, redacting the MICR line. Prepare a Gift Transmittal and attach check copies or list the following information on each check copy: 1) fund code for gift, 2) premium/non-gift amount, if appicable (include details on event/dinner), and 3) provide total amount of checks/cash on transmittal. Deliver gift deposit to University Cashiering at:
Duke University Cashiering
Smith Warehouse, Bay 8, Room B-103
114 South Buchanan Boulevard
Durham, NC 27701
University Cashiering will deposit the checks/cash to ADR's clearing account and promptly forward all gift transmittals, check copies and other gift documentation, credit card donations, and pledges to ADR. ADR will then process the gifts on DADD.
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When you have multiple forms of payments to deposit, i.e. cash, checks, and/or credit cards, please separate them by payment type. For any deposits that do not include back-up documentation, please complete the Gift Transmittal Form with a line for each gift. Gifts over $5,000 and from Organizations, should be on separate transmittals
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Note: Alumni & Development Records will send you a consolidated deductions acknowledgment at the end of the year to assist with your tax filing.
Processing Payments
This form is used for the purchases of services. For further clarification on how to use this form, please review the AP Check Request online video tutorial.
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As required by U.S. tax law and IRS regulations, Duke University and Duke University Health System have an obligation to determine if any payments made to a foreign vendor require tax reporting or withholding. Generally, a foreign vendor is subject to U.S. tax on its U.S. sourced income. Completing this questionnaire will help to determine whether payments made to this vendor constitute U.S. sourced income, and are therefore subject to U.S. tax withholding and reporting.
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Foreign Entities
This form is used for non-resident alien payments of other than substantiated expenses. Completed form must be attached to an Accounts Payable Check Request when requesting payment or it must be attached to a Purchase Requisition when you are requesting a Purchase Order.
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Accounts & Codes
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These forms are used to request the setup of a Duke University cost object. One is to request a WBSE, and the other is to request a Cost Center or Profit Center. In order to determine the first three digits of the code you are requesting, please refer to the Accounting Code Overview.
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Contractors & Outside Services
Allows an individual who was paid as an independent contractor previously to challenge the status as contractor and request employment status.
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As required by U.S. tax law and IRS regulations, Duke University and Duke University Health System have an obligation to determine if any payments made to a foreign vendor require tax reporting or withholding. Generally, a foreign vendor is subject to U.S. tax on its U.S. sourced income. Completing this questionnaire will help to determine whether payments made to this vendor constitute U.S. sourced income, and are therefore subject to U.S. tax withholding and reporting.
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Vendors and contractors working for Duke University must maintain certain minimum amounts of insurance. These requirements vary, depending on the type and hazard of work being performed, as well as other factors specific to some operations.
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An OSA must be completed when engaging individuals or companies to perform certain outside services. It is a contract between Duke and the contractor.
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While it is not standard practice to waive the institutional insurance requirements, Corporate Risk Management may do so when circumstances dictate. To submit a request to waive one or more of these coverage's, please complete and submit the Insurance Exception form along with the required documentation.
The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for domestic services costing between $10,001 to $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for domestic services costing greater than $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for international services costing between $10,001 to $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for international services costing greater than $100,000.
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To be accompanied by a Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA). This Rider is recommended, if necessary to describe the services to be provided in the RSSA, for all Domestic and International RSSA documents.
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To be accompanied by Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) if necessary. Use only if the entity is foreign.
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Research Support Services Agreements (RSSA)
The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for domestic services costing between $10,001 to $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for domestic services costing greater than $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for international services costing between $10,001 to $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for international services costing greater than $100,000.
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To be accompanied by a Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA). This Rider is recommended, if necessary to describe the services to be provided in the RSSA, for all Domestic and International RSSA documents.
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To be accompanied by Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) if necessary. Use only if the entity is foreign.
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The Term Sheet for Purchased Services should be utilized when purchasing services on sponsored and non-sponsored funds which cost between $2,500 to $10,000. This form is an easy to complete fillable PDF that documents the high level details of the Scope of Work, Invoicing Method, and Period of Performance with the given vendor. This is a document internal to Duke University and should not be sent to an outside organization or vendor.
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Additional Forms
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This form is used when you are requesting the set up an Imprest Cash Fund on Deposit.
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This form is used when you are requesting a change in the fiduciary, custodian or location of your Imprest Cash Fund on Deposit.
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While it is not standard practice to waive the institutional insurance requirements, Corporate Risk Management may do so when circumstances dictate. To submit a request to waive one or more of these coverage's, please complete and submit the Insurance Exception form along with the required documentation.
A template that is intended as guidance for units wishing to clarify additional and/or special circumstances relating to the management of a sponsored project where an internal parent/child relationship is being established to facilitate project management. Please refer to GAP 200.190 and the Parent/Child MOU PDF Guide for additional details.
This form is used to request an increase or decrease in funds of your Petty Cash Fund or Change Fund.
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This form is used when you are requesting a change in the fiduciary, custodian or location of your Petty Cash Fund or Change Fund.
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Please ensure your Macro Security is set to "Medium" or "Low" within Microsoft Excel to use this file.
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API
Time & Attendance
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This form is used to add, change, or remove a Time and Attendance editor's or approver's access to Time and Attendance.
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Use this form to submit changes for badge updates, FMLA dates for Time and Attendance, lunch period changes, new department/cost center updates, or prior period timecards.
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EdTrack
Please complete the Course Configuration form below at least 2 weeks before the date of the course for all unit based classes.
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Staffing & Scheduling
Use the Coverage Set spreadsheet to determine how to complete your staffing template in ActiveStaffer. For each hour of the day, enter in the number of people will be working, as well as the total hours worked. Look in the column that matches your coverage set to see how many employees you need for each coverage period.
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DukeShift

Banking
Banking Forms
This deposit form is used by University departments to deposit money to general ledger accounts.
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This deposit form used by University departments to deposit money directly to student accounts.
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To request a speed type, complete the SpeedType Request form and fax to the Bursar's Office.
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Departments should use this form if they wish to pay the Duke University Bursar's Office student account charges for an individual designated as an employee of the University.
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If your department would like to request a loan equal to or less than $2.5 million from the University, please fill out this form with all required information. Forward the completed form to the Treasury Operations office for review and it will be circulated for the appropriate approvals.
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Budgets & Reporting
Capital Projects & Budgeting
If your department would like to request a loan equal to or less than $2.5 million from the University, please fill out this form with all required information. Forward the completed form to the Treasury Operations office for review and it will be circulated for the appropriate approvals.
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Additional Forms
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Bursar Student Accounts
Bursar Student Accounts Forms
To request a Duke payroll deduction, complete the Payroll Deduction Form. For monthly payroll employees, all requests submitted by the 20th of the month will have the first deduction taken on the 25th of the following month. For bi-weekly paid employees, the deduction will be taken on the next paycheck three weeks after the form is submitted.
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This form is used to certify eligibility for the tuition and education amounts of a student attending a university outside Canada, and to show the maximum tuition and education amounts a student can transfer to a designated individual.
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This deposit form is used by University departments to deposit money to general ledger accounts.
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Nelnet Budget worksheet for continuing undergraduate students. This worksheet will help the student budget their monthly tuition balances.
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Nelnet Budget worksheet for first year undergraduate students. This worksheet will help the student budget their monthly tuition balances.
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Departments should use this form if they wish to pay the Duke University Bursar's Office student account charges for an individual designated as an employee of the University.
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If you wish to establish direct deposit for your refunds, please visit the Financials tab in DukeHub to add or manage your direct deposit information.
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Corporate Card
Corporate Card
This form is required when submitting a Corporate Card Application
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Corporate Investments
Corporate Investments Forms
Please read the Cash Management Fund (CMF) Policy for more information on this form.
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This form is used when you are requesting the set up an Imprest Cash Fund on Deposit.
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This form is used when you are requesting a change in the fiduciary, custodian or location of your Imprest Cash Fund on Deposit.
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Please read the Long Term Pool (LTP) Policy for more information on this form.
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This form is used to request an increase or decrease in funds of your Petty Cash Fund or Change Fund.
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This form is used when you are requesting a change in the fiduciary, custodian or location of your Petty Cash Fund or Change Fund.
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Please ensure your Macro Security is set to "Medium" or "Low" within Microsoft Excel to use this file.
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Distribution of University funds to research subjects should be made via check using the Experimental Subject Payment Form. However, in some cases, it may be appropriate to compensate/reimburse research subjects in cash. This is allowed only for specific studies and require this form.
eCommerce
eCommerce Forms
Complete this form to be approved to accept credit card payments via a credit card terminal, computer, or the Web. After approval by a Dean or business manager, submit the form via fax to E-Commerce at (919) 684-8536.
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Submit a "trouble" ticket to report a suspected Duke e-Commerce credit card security problem. Be sure to reference your department name to ensure proper handling.
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Submit your DukePay application online! You must have a valid DukeNet ID to access.
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Endowments
Faculty Support Templates
Financial Aid Templates
Operational Templates
Amendments & Restatements Templates
iForms
Additional Forms
Payroll & Time Reporting
Employment
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Time & Attendance
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This form is used to add, change, or remove a Time and Attendance editor's or approver's access to Time and Attendance.
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Use this form to submit changes for badge updates, FMLA dates for Time and Attendance, lunch period changes, new department/cost center updates, or prior period timecards.
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Compensation
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Complete this form to override biweekly time reports and to issue paid parental leave to biweekly employees.
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Time card used for primary time for non-exempt employees in the event that time card is not submitted properly in the applicable time card system. x
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Time card used for secondary time for non-exempt employees in the event that time card is not submitted properly in the applicable time card system.
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Non-compensatory Payments
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Form used to request a program to be added to list of approved payments for noncomp recipients.
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Foreign National Employees/Students
Use this form if you are a nonresident alien individual who is receiving compensation for independent personal services performed in the United States, compensation for dependent personal services performed in the United States, or Non-compensatory scholarship or fellowship income and personal services income from the same withholding agent.
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Complete Form NC-4 NRA, Nonresident Alien Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate, so that your employer can withhold the correct amount of State income tax from your pay.
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Form W-8BEN is to be used by foreign persons who are beneficial owners of an amount subject to U.S. withholding.
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Tax
The NC-4 form is used by employers as documentation of the correct amount of state taxes to withhold from an employee's pay. Read the instructions prior to completing the form. Be aware that an "exempt" status expires on December 31 of each year. The employee must submit a new NC-4 to reclaim an "exempt" status.
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Active employees can access W-2 forms from 2011- the current year via the Duke@Work employee self-service portal. Inactive or former employees replacing a lost or misplaced W-2 form for 2011 - 2021 should submit this form. Inactive or former employees replacing a lost or misplaced 2022 W-2 should visit my.adp.com. For more detailed information, visit Year End Tax Information.
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The W-4 form is used by employers as documentation of the correct amount of federal taxes to withhold from an employee's pay.
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Form W-8BEN is to be used by foreign persons who are beneficial owners of an amount subject to U.S. withholding.
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Additional Forms
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The Duke Disability Checklist should be completed after Human Resources has notified the department that the employee has been approved for Duke Disability. This form should only be completed if the employee is not working any hours.
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Form must be used to establish LOA leave periods for employees transitioning to Long Term Disability. Complete and return the form to the Human Resources Disability Analyst. This form should not be confused with the Human Resources Leave of Absence Request Form.
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Duke Human Resources
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Payroll/HR Use Only Forms
Procurement & Purchasing
Accounts Payable
This form is used for the purchases of services. For further clarification on how to use this form, please review the AP Check Request online video tutorial.
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Corporate Card
This form is required when submitting a Corporate Card Application
This form should be used for a individual requesting a Corporate Card.
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Contractors & Outside Services
As required by U.S. tax law and IRS regulations, Duke University and Duke University Health System have an obligation to determine if any payments made to a foreign vendor require tax reporting or withholding. Generally, a foreign vendor is subject to U.S. tax on its U.S. sourced income. Completing this questionnaire will help to determine whether payments made to this vendor constitute U.S. sourced income, and are therefore subject to U.S. tax withholding and reporting.
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An OSA must be completed when engaging individuals or companies to perform certain outside services. It is a contract between Duke and the contractor.
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While it is not standard practice to waive the institutional insurance requirements, Corporate Risk Management may do so when circumstances dictate. To submit a request to waive one or more of these coverage's, please complete and submit the Insurance Exception form along with the required documentation.
The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for domestic services costing between $10,001 to $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for domestic services costing greater than $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for international services costing between $10,001 to $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for international services costing greater than $100,000.
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To be accompanied by a Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA). This Rider is recommended, if necessary to describe the services to be provided in the RSSA, for all Domestic and International RSSA documents.
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To be accompanied by Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) if necessary. Use only if the entity is foreign.
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Tax
As required by U.S. tax law and IRS regulations, Duke University and Duke University Health System have an obligation to determine if any payments made to a foreign vendor require tax reporting or withholding. Generally, a foreign vendor is subject to U.S. tax on its U.S. sourced income. Completing this questionnaire will help to determine whether payments made to this vendor constitute U.S. sourced income, and are therefore subject to U.S. tax withholding and reporting.
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IRS Tax Exemption Letters - 501(c)(3) for Duke University and Duke University Health System, Inc.
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IRS Form W-9, Request For Taxpayer Identification and Certification is used by payers to properly report tax information from miscellaneous payments made to either, Duke University (for grants, contracts, interest, etc.) or Duke University Health System (for medical services, interest, etc.). Donors may also request a Taxpayer Identification Number to enable them to claim tax deductions for gifts or donations.
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IRS Form W-9, Request For Taxpayer Identification and Certification is used by payers to properly report tax information from miscellaneous payments made to either, Duke University (for grants, contracts, interest, etc.) or Duke University Health System (for medical services, interest, etc.). Donors may also request a Taxpayer Identification Number to enable them to claim tax deductions for gifts or donations.
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IRS Form W-9, Request For Taxpayer Identification and Certification is used by payers to properly report tax information from miscellaneous payments made to either, Duke University (for grants, contracts, interest, etc.) or Duke University Health System (for medical services, interest, etc.). Donors may also request a Taxpayer Identification Number to enable them to claim tax deductions for gifts or donations.
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Foreign Entities
Use this form if you are a nonresident alien individual who is receiving compensation for independent personal services performed in the United States, compensation for dependent personal services performed in the United States, or Non-compensatory scholarship or fellowship income and personal services income from the same withholding agent.
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This form is used for non-resident alien payments of other than substantiated expenses. Completed form must be attached to an Accounts Payable Check Request when requesting payment or it must be attached to a Purchase Requisition when you are requesting a Purchase Order.
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For Vendors
As required by U.S. tax law and IRS regulations, Duke University and Duke University Health System have an obligation to determine if any payments made to a foreign vendor require tax reporting or withholding. Generally, a foreign vendor is subject to U.S. tax on its U.S. sourced income. Completing this questionnaire will help to determine whether payments made to this vendor constitute U.S. sourced income, and are therefore subject to U.S. tax withholding and reporting.
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This form is used to determine if an individual performing services for the University qualifies (per the IRS) as an Independent Contractor or must be paid as a Duke employee. Completed form must be attached to an Accounts Payable Check Request when requesting payment for individual services, or it must be attached to a Purchase Requisition when you are requesting a Purchase Order.
An OSA must be completed when engaging individuals or companies to perform certain outside services. It is a contract between Duke and the contractor.
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While it is not standard practice to waive the institutional insurance requirements, Corporate Risk Management may do so when circumstances dictate. To submit a request to waive one or more of these coverage's, please complete and submit the Insurance Exception form along with the required documentation.
The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for domestic services costing between $10,001 to $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for domestic services costing greater than $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for international services costing between $10,001 to $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for international services costing greater than $100,000.
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To be accompanied by a Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA). This Rider is recommended, if necessary to describe the services to be provided in the RSSA, for all Domestic and International RSSA documents.
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To be accompanied by Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) if necessary. Use only if the entity is foreign.
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Research Support Services Agreements (RSSA)
The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for domestic services costing between $10,001 to $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for domestic services costing greater than $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for international services costing between $10,001 to $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for international services costing greater than $100,000.
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To be accompanied by a Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA). This Rider is recommended, if necessary to describe the services to be provided in the RSSA, for all Domestic and International RSSA documents.
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To be accompanied by Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) if necessary. Use only if the entity is foreign.
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The Term Sheet for Purchased Services should be utilized when purchasing services on sponsored and non-sponsored funds which cost between $2,500 to $10,000. This form is an easy to complete fillable PDF that documents the high level details of the Scope of Work, Invoicing Method, and Period of Performance with the given vendor. This is a document internal to Duke University and should not be sent to an outside organization or vendor.
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Additional Forms
An equipment screening form is required when purchasing capital equipment on reportable awards. It is required by the federal government to ensure they are not funding duplicative equipment. The screening form should be appear in the Notes & Attachments of the corresponding Buy@Duke cart. This form should also be submitted when submitting items to surplus valued up to $20,000.
For hospitalized employees and in the event of the death of an employee or member of the employee's immediate family, the department designee should complete a Floral Request Form and contact the approved florist.
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UPDATE: Effective 2/12/18, employees will no longer be allowed to present paper IRI forms at Duke Stores or on-campus Dining locations, with the exception of the approved categories noted on the IRI form. The payment alternatives available to employees at Duke Stores and on-campus Dining when purchases should be charged to their departmental code include p-cards, personal funds (submit for reimbursement), or the new Internal Charge account on the DukeCard. The Internal Charge account is assigned in the SAP security role for an employee's position when authorized by the department. The default code associated with the position will be charged automatically. For more information on the Internal Charge account, see the FAQ document below.
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While it is not standard practice to waive the institutional insurance requirements, Corporate Risk Management may do so when circumstances dictate. To submit a request to waive one or more of these coverage's, please complete and submit the Insurance Exception form along with the required documentation.
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Research Compliance & Reporting
Pre-Award
The standard Duke University 1-way Confidential Disclosure Agreement may be shared with potential sponsors and collaborators. Please copy the ORS* Grants, Contracts and Compliance staff when emailing this agreement to a sponsor.
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Post-Award
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An equipment screening form is required when purchasing capital equipment on reportable awards. It is required by the federal government to ensure they are not funding duplicative equipment. The screening form should be appear in the Notes & Attachments of the corresponding Buy@Duke cart. This form should also be submitted when submitting items to surplus valued up to $20,000.
This form is used to determine if an individual performing services for the University qualifies (per the IRS) as an Independent Contractor or must be paid as a Duke employee. Completed form must be attached to an Accounts Payable Check Request when requesting payment for individual services, or it must be attached to a Purchase Requisition when you are requesting a Purchase Order.
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This is a macro-enabled spreadsheet that will assist in the calculation of salary to be cost shared for any reason, including the DHHS/NIH salary cap restriction. The spreadsheet is able to calculate the appropriate percentage of effort to cost share for a variety of appointments (12-month appointment, 9-month appointment, and summer supplement) based on the specific salary cap amount entered in the sheet.
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An OSA must be completed when engaging individuals or companies to perform certain outside services. It is a contract between Duke and the contractor.
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Compliance
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for domestic services costing between $10,001 to $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for domestic services costing greater than $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for international services costing between $10,001 to $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for international services costing greater than $100,000.
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To be accompanied by a Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA). This Rider is recommended, if necessary to describe the services to be provided in the RSSA, for all Domestic and International RSSA documents.
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To be accompanied by Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) if necessary. Use only if the entity is foreign.
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Research Support Services Agreements (RSSA)
The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for domestic services costing between $10,001 to $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for domestic services costing greater than $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for international services costing between $10,001 to $100,000.
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The Duke University Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) should be utilized to procure outside services on sponsored codes (20x-28x, A03, and 30x-38x). This agreement should be utilized only when a determination is made that the entity is a vendor under the definition in OMB Circular A-133. Use this version for international services costing greater than $100,000.
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To be accompanied by a Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA). This Rider is recommended, if necessary to describe the services to be provided in the RSSA, for all Domestic and International RSSA documents.
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To be accompanied by Research Support Services Agreement (RSSA) if necessary. Use only if the entity is foreign.
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The Term Sheet for Purchased Services should be utilized when purchasing services on sponsored and non-sponsored funds which cost between $2,500 to $10,000. This form is an easy to complete fillable PDF that documents the high level details of the Scope of Work, Invoicing Method, and Period of Performance with the given vendor. This is a document internal to Duke University and should not be sent to an outside organization or vendor.
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Accounts Receivable
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Training
Please complete the following application form for the Advanced Grant Management Program. Secure all required signatures/approvals and submit via e-mail to to rcc-cert@duke.edu. Applications must be submitted by Friday, February 5, 2021.
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Used to track annual continuing education requirements for Duke specific certifications. Tracks total number of hours by category.
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Duke's CRA Study Group is held two times a year to meet the needs of the exam schedule set by RACC. To apply for the next CRA Study Group, complete and submit the CRA Study Group Application to RCC at rcc-certduke.edu. Feel free to contact RCC with any questions about the application or upcoming CRA Study Group.
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Please complete this application form for the employee you are nominating for the Federal Contracting Certificate Program. Print, sign, and scan the form, saving the scanned copy with the Nominee's last name as the file name. Return the form via e-mail to rcc-cert@duke.edu. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
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Supervisors of Subject Matter Experts (formerly Lead Trainers) and Central Office Trainers may petition to have the annual continuing education requirements waived for a particular fiscal year. The form should be completed by the supervisor and submitted to RCC at rcc-certduke.edu. If approved by the supervisor, all continuing education requirements for the year will be waived with the exception of Management of Selected Post-Award Issues (MSPAI) and any required FasTracks
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To request continuing education credit for classes offered by another Duke entity, attendance to an external professional meeting, or any other class credit missing from your transcript, submit completed form to rcc-certduke.edu.
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The employee and the employee's supervisor must complete the RAA Application Part 1 for the RAA program and submit to RCC via rcc-certduke.edu. The application will be reviewed, and selected applicants will be enrolled into the RAA curriculum.
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The employee and the employee's supervisor must complete the RAA Application Part 2 after submitting Part 1 of the applications and being accepted into the RAA program. Submit the RAA Application Part 2 to RCC via rcc-certduke.edu. The application will be reviewed, and selected applicants will be enrolled into the RAA curriculum.
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Additional Forms
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An equipment screening form is required when purchasing capital equipment on reportable awards. It is required by the federal government to ensure they are not funding duplicative equipment. The screening form should be appear in the Notes & Attachments of the corresponding Buy@Duke cart. This form should also be submitted when submitting items to surplus valued up to $20,000.
This tool can be utilized to assist with the consistent calculation and management of estimated project balances (based on total costs; including both direct costs and F&A) at both the individual WBSE and overall project-level. Calculator was updated July 2022.
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A template that is intended as guidance for units wishing to clarify additional and/or special circumstances relating to the management of a sponsored project where an internal parent/child relationship is being established to facilitate project management. Please refer to GAP 200.190 and the Parent/Child MOU PDF Guide for additional details.
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Risk Management & Insurance
Risk Management & Insurance Forms
Vendors and contractors working for Duke University must maintain certain minimum amounts of insurance. These requirements vary, depending on the type and hazard of work being performed, as well as other factors specific to some operations.
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The International SOS membership card includes the telephone numbers of the three major worldwide International SOS Alarm Centers. In the event of an emergency while traveling internationally, call one of the emergency phone numbers listed on the card.
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While it is not standard practice to waive the institutional insurance requirements, Corporate Risk Management may do so when circumstances dictate. To submit a request to waive one or more of these coverage's, please complete and submit the Insurance Exception form along with the required documentation.
(A Sports Camp accident and libility insurance policy effective through June 1st, 2020 to June 1st, 2021, has not been renewed as Duke has suspended sports camps and related activities. If you are planning to operate a sports camp, please contact Corporate Risk Management for further discussion.)
The Sports Camps accident and liability insurance policy is effective for 12 months, beginning June 1st. In order to activate coverage for a particular Duke Sports Camp, an audit premium report must be completed immediately following the conclusion of each camp session. Coverage information is included on the Audit and Premium Report.
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Allows an individual who was paid as an independent contractor previously to challenge the status as contractor and request employment status.
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As required by U.S. tax law and IRS regulations, Duke University and Duke University Health System have an obligation to determine if any payments made to a foreign vendor require tax reporting or withholding. Generally, a foreign vendor is subject to U.S. tax on its U.S. sourced income. Completing this questionnaire will help to determine whether payments made to this vendor constitute U.S. sourced income, and are therefore subject to U.S. tax withholding and reporting.
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Please see the Tax Topics, Sales Tax Reimbursement on Construction Materials webpage for more information regarding when to use this form.
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IRS Tax Exemption Letters - 501(c)(3) for Duke University and Duke University Health System, Inc.
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The NC-4 form is used by employers as documentation of the correct amount of state taxes to withhold from an employee's pay. Read the instructions prior to completing the form. Be aware that an "exempt" status expires on December 31 of each year. The employee must submit a new NC-4 to reclaim an "exempt" status.
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Please see the Tax Topics, Sales Tax Reimbursement on Construction Materials webpage for more information regarding when to use this form.
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The IRS Form W-2 is used by employers to tabulate payments for services performed by employees. The IRS Form W-2 must be provided to the employee by the employer by the last day of January for activity in the prior calendar year. This form is provided for informational purposes only.
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Active employees can access W-2 forms from 2011- the current year via the Duke@Work employee self-service portal. Inactive or former employees replacing a lost or misplaced W-2 form for 2011 - 2021 should submit this form. Inactive or former employees replacing a lost or misplaced 2022 W-2 should visit my.adp.com. For more detailed information, visit Year End Tax Information.
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The W-4 form is used by employers as documentation of the correct amount of federal taxes to withhold from an employee's pay.
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This form is used to apply for or renew an IRS individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) when claiming Exception 2(c), Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants. This form should be reviewed, signed, and submitted by a Duke Certifying Acceptance Agent Responsible Party following a scheduled meeting between the Responsible Party and student applying for the ITIN.
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Form W-8BEN is to be used by foreign persons who are beneficial owners of an amount subject to U.S. withholding.
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Form W-8ECI is to be used by foreign persons who are claiming U.S. sourced income is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the U.S.
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Form W-8EXP is to be used by foreign governments, international organizations, foreign central banks of issue, foreign tax-exempt organizations, foreign private foundations, and governments of U.S. possessions.
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Form W-8IMY is to be used by foreign intermediary, foreign flow-through entity, or certain U.S. branches.
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IRS Form W-9, Request For Taxpayer Identification and Certification is used by payers to properly report tax information from miscellaneous payments made to either, Duke University (for grants, contracts, interest, etc.) or Duke University Health System (for medical services, interest, etc.). Donors may also request a Taxpayer Identification Number to enable them to claim tax deductions for gifts or donations.
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IRS Form W-9, Request For Taxpayer Identification and Certification is used by payers to properly report tax information from miscellaneous payments made to either, Duke University (for grants, contracts, interest, etc.) or Duke University Health System (for medical services, interest, etc.). Donors may also request a Taxpayer Identification Number to enable them to claim tax deductions for gifts or donations.
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IRS Form W-9, Request For Taxpayer Identification and Certification is used by payers to properly report tax information from miscellaneous payments made to either, Duke University (for grants, contracts, interest, etc.) or Duke University Health System (for medical services, interest, etc.). Donors may also request a Taxpayer Identification Number to enable them to claim tax deductions for gifts or donations.
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Travel & Reimbursements
Travel & Reimbursements Forms
The purpose of this form is to assign or remove Site Administrator roles for the Duke ClinCard System. All users must complete appropriate training in the LMS prior to the form being submitted. Training should be coordinated through your Business Manager. Department or Division Business Manager approval and signature are required.
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The purpose of this form is to assign or remove Approver roles for the Duke ClinCard System. All users must complete appropriate training in the LMS prior to the form being submitted. Training should be coordinated through your Site Administrator or Business Manager. Department or Division Business Manager approval and signature are required.
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The purpose of this form is to assign or remove the Site Coordinator role for the Duke ClinCard System. All users must complete appropriate training in the LMS prior to the form being submitted. Training should be coordinated through your Site Administrator or Business Manager. Research Practice Manager/Assistant Research Practice Manager/Lead Coordinator, Financial Practice Manager/Cluster Financial Practice Manager, or Department/Division Business Manager approval and signature are required.
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The purpose of this form is to assign/update Expense Delegates in Concur. This spreadsheet must be submitted to Employee Travel & Reimbursement by your Department or Division Business Manager or their designee.
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The International Sample Expense Log is used to organize expenses as a supplement to the receipts.
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The International Receipt Form should only be used when a vendor is unable to provide a receipt.
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The International SOS membership card includes the telephone numbers of the three major worldwide International SOS Alarm Centers. In the event of an emergency while traveling internationally, call one of the emergency phone numbers listed on the card.
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These forms can be used to document local business mileage or mileage associated with one day business trips. Attach forms to an online expense report for employees or submit with a Miscellaneous Reimbursement form for students who are not Duke employees. Employees may also use Concur, the online expense reporting system, to calcuate mileage instead of submitting a mileage log.
This form is used to reimburse employees and students not on Duke's payroll for miscellaneous Duke Business expenses, including miscellaneous mileage. Payments made via a Miscellaneous Reimbursement Form will show on financial reports with document type YU. Use Concur, the online expense reporting system, to process payments for student employees.
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This form is used to reimburse students who are not on Duke's payroll for expenses incurred while traveling on official Duke Business. Payments made via a Travel Expense Form will show on financial reports with document type YU. Use Concur, the online expense reporting system, to process payments for student employees.