Your action is needed by November 6 to enable a new ESS feature

The Payroll Department is happy to announce new features to your Employee Self-Service (ESS) dashboard.

  • Electronic W-2 statements
  • Electronic direct deposit change request
  • Electronic name change requests

Electronic W-2 Statements

The IRS requires Round Rock ISD to furnish all employees with a Form W-2 for each calendar year that wages are paid. The Form W-2 details the employee’s compensation and tax withholding and is used to complete the employee’s annual tax returns. In the past, employees have received paper copies of their W-2s.

Benefits of Receiving Form W-2 Electronically:

  • Online delivery provides access to the Form W-2 earlier than the paper copy.
  • Avoid the possibility of an employee’s W-2 form being lost, stolen, delayed or misplaced.
  • 24/7 access is available on ESS, the same easy-to-use website where employees can access additional information like wages, benefits, and payroll statements.

Consent:

The IRS approves the use of electronic W-2 statements. However employees must consent to receive their W-2 in electronic format instead of a paper copy. For this reason, if you wish to attain all future W-2 statements electronically, please submit your consent on ESS. To ensure electronic receipt of your 2023 W-2, please submit your consent by November 6, 2023.

Instructions

Detailed instructions regarding electronic W-2 consent, direct deposit change requests, and name change requests, can be found on ESS in the Announcements section of your Employee Self Service tab. Visit your ESS dashboard.

Please email your questions to the Payroll Department.