Tax Compliance

Syracuse University is aware of the privileges and responsibilities conferred upon it through the federal and state income tax exemptions, its city property tax exemption and its ability to secure tax-exempt debt through New York State and local governments. Syracuse University is also aware of the strong support and confidence of taxpayers in general and by the University’s community. To this end, Syracuse University establishes high standards of compliance with respect to the applicable tax regulations, within the U.S. as well as abroad.

Income: Syracuse University is exempt from federal and New York State income tax as an educational institution under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and under Article 7-a of the New York Executive Law Section 172-a, respectively.

Sales: Syracuse University has applied for and received sales tax exemptions in several U.S. states. The Purchasing Office has on file tax exemption certificates and/or letters further detailing our tax status in each of those state. The list showing the University’s tax exemption status in each state can be found by logging into MySlice.

Excise: Based on the provisions of Publication 510, Syracuse University is exempt from federal excise tax on the fuel it has purchased for its exclusive use.

Syracuse University’s Annual Income Tax Returns: Syracuse University prepares and files returns with the appropriate governmental agencies.

To request copies of the University’s Form 990 and Form 990-T, please contact:

Jean B. Gallipeau
Comptroller
Syracuse University
122 Skytop Office Building, Syracuse, New York 13244
Phone: 315-443-3765
Fax: 315-443-1519
email: jbgallip@syr.edu

United Kingdom Tax Strategy: Syracuse University complies with the United Kingdom Finance Act of 2016 by publishing the University’s United Kingdom Tax Strategy.

Syracuse University’s United Kingdom Tax Strategy – Fiscal Year 2018 [DOC]

Syracuse University’s United Kingdom Tax Strategy – Fiscal Year 2019 [DOC]

Syracuse University’s United Kingdom Tax Strategy – Fiscal Year 2020 [DOC]

Syracuse-Universitys-United-KingdomTax-Strategy-Fiscal-Year-2021 [DOC]

Syracuse-Universitys-United-KingdomTax-Strategy-Fiscal-Year-2022.docx

Syracuse-Universitys-United-KingdomTax-Strategy-Fiscal-Year-2023.docx

 

Syracuse University does not offer personal tax advice. Nothing on this website shall be construed as the offering of tax advice. Syracuse University recommends seeking professional tax counsel whenever necessary.