As we approach tax season, UC is providing important dates and deadlines for January. Please pay close attention to the dates and deadlines.
January 2, 2026: Deadline to opt in to receive electronic W-2 statements and 1095-C forms
W-2 Statement: Log in to UCPath online, then select > Income and Taxes > Enroll to receive online W-2
1095-C Form: Log in to UCPath online, then select > Income and Taxes > Online 1095-C Consent
January 9, 2026: Deadline to update or verify tax information
UCPath will begin creating W-2 statements in mid-January. To ensure your information is accurate and reaches you:
Verify your personal email and home address in UCPath online
By opting in electronically, additional benefits include:
Expediency of retrieving your W-2 via UCPath.
Not needing to rely on USPS for delivery of W-2s.
Added security to prevent physical mail scammers.
As a reminder, keeping your contact information up to date is essential. To update or customize your personal information, log in to your UCPath account and (on the left side of the screen) select Employee Actions, then Personal Information. Click through the options to make any changes, including a few you may have forgotten:
Update your preferred name on your dashboard. (Some notices will maintain your given name for legal reasons.)
Keep your emergency contact up-to-date, so that UC can contact your designated person should something happen to you at work.
Support diversity. Help UC track its progress on employee diversity by sharing your veteran status, disability status, gender identity, and/or sexual orientation.
If you have any questions regarding this email, please feel free to reach out to the UCR UCPath Campus Support Center team at ucpathcsc@ucr.edu.