Question
How do I view and manage my tax information (W-2 & 1098-T) in MyBGSU
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Select the anchors below for information on viewing/accessing and managing your tax documents in MyBGSU.
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View Your W-2
Sign Up for Electronic W-2 Retrieval
Update W-2 Mailing Address
Downloading W-2 Off-Campus
View Your 1098-T
Employment Terminated, Unable to Come to Campus or Use VPN
If you are an employee of BGSU, you can view your W-2 form by logging in to your MyBGSU account while on-campus. Off-campus users can access their W-2 by connecting to the BGSU VPN.
- Log in to MyBGSU.
- Select Dashboard from the left menu.
- Select Staff or Faculty.
- Select the Payroll Information Quick Links menu.
- Select View W-2/W-2c Forms.
- In order to view your W-2 online, you will first need to complete the W-2/W-2c Consent form.
- Select the desired year of W-2 form to view.
- If you experience issues opening the W-2, ensure that pop-ups are allowed by your web browser.
If you are not a current employee of BGSU, you will not be able to access your W-2 form in MyBGSU. For information about having it mailed to you, you will need to contact Payroll at 419-372-2201.
Follow the instructions below to sign up to receive your BGSU W-2 electronically through MyBGSU.
- Log in to MyBGSU.
- Select Dashboard from the left menu.
- Select Staff or Faculty.
- Select the Payroll Information Quick Links menu.
- Select W2/W2c Consent.
- Follow the prompts to provide your consent to receive your W-2 electronically.
- Log in to MyBGSU.
- Select Dashboard from the left menu.
- Select Staff or Faculty.
- Select Update Information from the personal information widget.
- Select Addresses from the left navigation menu.
- Verify or update your Home and Mailing address.
Electronic W-2s can only be accessed while connected to the BGSU network. Off-campus users can access their W-2 by connecting to the BGSU VPN from a university device. This security measure was added in order to protect employees and their sensitive data.
Please Note: VPN access is required to download W-2s while off-campus. VPN access is only available to BGSU faculty and staff. Downloading W-2s via VPN requires a University-owned device.
If you are a current student of BGSU, you will be able to view your 1098-T form by logging in to your MyBGSU account.
- Login to MyBGSU and select Student Center from the left navigation menu.
- Select MyAccount.
- Select View 1098-T from the left navigation.
- Select the General tab.
- Select the year desired year of 1098-T form you wish to view.
- If you experience issues opening the 1098-T, ensure that pop-ups are allowed by your web browser.
If you are no longer a current student of BGSU and need your 1098-T form, contact the Office of the Bursar at 419-372-2815 to request a mailed copy or temporary access to your MyBGSU account to access your 1098-T.
If an employee terminated and is unable to access W-2 in MyBGSU, they will need to speak with Payroll to have the W-2 mailed. Contact payroll at 419-372-2201.
For additional assistance, please contact Information Technology Services at 419-372-0999 or through chat.