Tax Assistance

W-2 Information

• W-2 Forms for the 2009 Tax Year are postmarked no later than February 1, 2010 and mailed to employees' mailing address on file. 2009 W-2 Forms are available electronically on ESS  (Employee Self Service)

• To change your mailing address use ESS. Log-on to ESS and then Myself > Addresses > Edit.

• All employees, as well as employees who have left the company, can access their W-2 on ESS.  You must be registered to use ESS (http://www.iamsodexo.com/front_en/Payroll.asp).

• Need past W-2s?  Copies of your 2008 W-2 can be downloaded from ESS. Copies of your 2007 or earlier W-2s are obtained by completing the W-2 Action Form and faxing to the number provided on the form.

• Copies of W-2's for 2009 or earlier for former Lawson paid employees can be obtained by contacting the Allentown Payroll Department at 484 202 2505, option 1.

Important NOTICE: Multiple W-2s

In the ADP payroll system, employees transferring between different pay groups during the tax year will receive a W-2 form for each pay group. Please see your manager for details or contact the ADP COS at 877 PAYSDXO (729 7396) to learn if you will be receiving multiple W-2s.

Former Lawson paid employees should not expect to receive an additional 2009 W-2 Form unless they also received an ADP paycheck during 2009. The first ADP paycheck for most former Lawson paid employees was issued in 2010.  Please contact the ADP COS to confirm if you are receiving an additional W-2 for 2009.

Tax Assistance

As part of Sodexo's commitment to providing solutions for better living for our employees, tax preparation resources and discounts are available through LifeWorks:

LifeWorks:

• Free financial consultations

• Employee Discount on Turbo Tax
    o Free Federal Edition of Turbo Tax
    o Discounts on other software 

• Articles and worksheets to simplify income tax filing and deductions

For more information, go to LifeWorks.com. Your manager can provide the Web site user ID and password or the toll free phone number available 24/7.

Important Tax Information for You to Consider

• Earned Income Tax Credit - The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) provides up to $5,657 in tax refunds to eligible working families in 2009. The EITC is offered by the Federal Government. 
  
  2009 Eligibility - U.S. citizens or resident aliens with a valid SS # and an income less than the following:
  
      - $43,279 ($48,279 married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children
      - $40,295 ($45,295 married filing jointly) with two qualifying children
      - $35,463 ($40,463 married filing jointly) with one qualifying child 
      - $13,440 ($18,440 married filing jointly) with no qualifying children
  
  Visit www.irs.gov/eitc for more information.

• Saver's Credit: A tax benefit for employees who also save in a 401(k) or an individual retirement account - Information on the Saver's Credit can be found at at www.irs.gov (Publication 590) or consult a tax advisor.