Sprintax Calculus Update

April 11, 2024

This article includes the latest updates for Sprintax Calculus, our new tax determination software that went live on January 16th.

  • Updated Sprintax Calculus Quick Start Guides are available! Please familiarize yourself with these guides and send them to payees. Links to the guides are also included in the Sprintax Calculus invitation emails to payees.
  • B2P registrations will be returned after 7 business days if the supplier has not completed their Sprintax Calculus registration. The supplier will receive an email with guidance to assist in completing their Sprintax Calculus registration, and the department will have visibility into the return by viewing the supplier profile history.
  • 2023 1042-S Forms are available in Sprintax Calculus for payees who have consented to electronic distribution. Visit the International Payee Tax Compliance (IPTC) 1042-S page for more information. Please note that Sprintax Calculus is different from Sprintax Returns. For tax filing information, please direct payees to the Harvard International Office website.
  • Several IPTC customer service options are available for additional assistance.
    • Schedule a 1:1 Virtual Appointment with a member of IPTC Team
      • Recommended for payees
      • Monday - Thursday: 9:15AM to 12:00PM ET, 1:00PM to 4:30PM ET
      • Friday: 9:15AM to 12:00PM ET
    • Walk-ins at Smith Campus Center, Room 806
      • Recommended for payees
      • Tuesday: 1:00PM to 4:30PM ET
      • Thursday: 9:15AM to 12:00PM ET
    • Office Hours for Administrators
      • Recommended for departments
      • Tuesday: 1:30PM to 2:30PM ET
      • Wednesday: 11:00AM to 11:45AM ET
      • Microsoft Teams links are available on the IPTC Calendar
  • A friendly reminder that international individuals without a previous payment history with Harvard who are only seeking reimbursement for valid business expenses (such as travel expenses) can be registered via the B2P Supplier Portal under the vendor type “Business Expense Reimbursement – Foreign Individual (BER).” BER vendors do not have to complete Sprintax Calculus.

For more information about Sprintax Calculus and how to reach us, please visit the IPTC website.

See also: Live, Tax, April 2024