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Frequently Asked Questions

University Hospital Accounts Payable Department

Q:  Do Memberships have to be signed by David Entwistle?

A:  Yes.

Q:  What is needed for backup for business meals?

A: 1)Who attended
       2) Purpose of meeting
       3) Date of meeting

Q:  What is needed for Gift Certificates?

A: Contact Steve Samuelson in Accounting at 297-4858

Q:  Do we need Documentation?

A:  Yes

Q:  Are gift certificates and gift cards taxable compensation?

A:  Yes, cash payments, gift certificates and gift cards are considered compensation, regardless of amount or value. Payroll requires electronic reporting of this information via the gift certificate reporting file (an ecel spreadsheet). The spreadsheet should include information which can be obtained from the department payroll reporter. Attach the sheet to check request and send to Accounts Payable.
Please contact Steve Samuelson at 297-4858 if you have questions.