There’s good news regarding electronic consent and tax forms at U-M. You can consent to receive your W-2 and Form 1095 – important information for federal tax returns – electronically through Wolverine Access.

Even better news: If you chose to receive your W-2 and Form 1095 electronically in the past, there’s no need to consent again. One-time consent is your pass to download the forms every year.

Why Do I Need These Forms?

Your W-2 is required each year as part of tax preparation. U-M is required to provide copies of the W-2 and Form 1095 in electronic or hard copy format. It's a good idea to retain both your W-2 and 1095 forms for your records.

Once you give consent, you’ll receive an email in January about the date and process for downloading your documents.

Secure, Online Delivery

The university’s goal is to safeguard the confidentiality and security of your information. Electronic delivery allows you to receive your W-2 and Form 1095 in a safe, convenient manner. 

Hard copies will be mailed to those who don’t consent to electronic delivery; however, U-M cautions that incorrect addresses or mailing difficulties can put your private information at risk. 

Following are important dates for each document:

W-2

• Late December-early January – Consent for electronic distribution begins. You’ll receive an email with specific dates. 
• Early January – Self-service opens for downloading the document. You’ll receive an email with dates and instructions.
• Tuesday, Jan. 21 – Deadline for address changes if you chose to receive a hard copy mailed to your address on file. Hard copies will be postmarked by Friday, Jan. 31.

To consent, go to Wolverine Access > Employee Self-Service > Payroll and Compensation > Pay. You’ll be prompted for consent before you can select a paycheck.

Form 1095

• Nov. 25-Jan. 2 – Time period to give consent for electronic distribution.
• Dec. 27 – Deadline to enter address changes for hard copy mailing. 
• Week of Jan. 20 – Self-service portal for employees who have consented to electronic delivery opens. Employees who have consented will receive an email with instructions.
• Jan. 31 – Form 1095 hard copies mailed to recipients. 

To consent, go to Wolverine Access, search for Benefits Self Service, then select the Consent Form 1095 tile.

Update Your Home Address

For a number of reasons, it's important that U-M has your current home address in our records. To update your address: 

1. Visit wolverineaccess.umich.edu.
2. Select the “Employee Self Service” tile or enter “Employee Self-Service” in the search bar. 
3. Click “Campus Personal Information.” 
4. Click “Addresses.”
5. Click “Current Local.” 
6. Review “Current Local” address and edit, if needed.