Electronic versions of the form W-2 are available on or before January 31. Please follow the directions below to access your W-2 via the UCPath portal. Paper W-2s will be mailed and may take up to 15 calendar days to deliver to the address on file.
The Form W-2 reports taxable earnings paid to employees between January 1 and December 31 of each calendar year and is issued by UCPath (UC Merced does not have access to current or prior year W-2 statements). The form includes taxable earnings which are gross payments minus tax deferrals such as pension plans, pre-tax parking, employee paid health, and DepCare. The annual gross payment is not on the W-2 form.
There are two methods of distribution from which you may choose:
Online distribution - the Form W-2 is available via the UCPath Portal on or before January 31. The deadline to update your delivery to electronic is typically January 10. Go here for instructions on how to enroll or to verify your enrollment.
- Login to UCPath
- Select Employee Actions (from the left)
- Select Income and Taxes
- Select View Online W-2/W-2C
- Answer the security questions and select Year End Form
Paper copy distribution - Those who have not elected online distribution of thier W-2 will receive their form via US mail to the last address on file with UCPath.
A more comprehensive breakdown of form W-2 can be viewed here.
A list of common questions and answers related to form W-2 can be found here.
If you have separated from UC Merced, you will access UCPath through the former employee access site located on the main UCPath location access list (bottom). If you are having issues accessing this site, please reach out to UCPath Center directly at 855-982-7284.
W-2 Statements and Important Security Reminders
UC does not send W-2 statements to employees by email or text. You must log in to UCPath to view your electronic W-2 (if you enrolled to receive one). If you receive an email or text that has an attachment for viewing your W-2, it is a phishing scam designed to gain your private information.
Scammers may also send emails with fraudulent links. Do not open any attachments or click on any email links.
To access your electronic W-2 statement, always go directly to UCPath using a safe/known link and login.
