By opting in to receive payments and statements electronically from UCPath, employees can enjoy faster and more secure access and can help contribute to UC’s sustainability goals. 

Here are four reasons to go paperless today:

1. Convenient and secure: Your tax forms and paycheck can’t get lost in the mail, stolen, or misplaced.
2. Ready when you are: Your tax forms are easy to access as soon as you’re ready to file your taxes, and your money is in your account as soon as you get paid.
3. An opportunity to save: Many banks offer incentives for using direct deposit.
4. More sustainable: From paper to transportation, mailed statements have an environmental impact. Help preserve natural resources by keeping your records electronic.

UCPath makes it easy to go paperless. Follow these simple steps to get started:

1. Log into UCPath
2. Select “Income & Taxes”
   • From the top menu, choose “Income & Taxes.”
3. Update Preferences
   • Choose the options to:
     • Receive W-2/W-2c online
     • Receive 1095-C online
     • Enroll in Direct Deposit

By making the switch to paperless, employees can enjoy faster, safer, and more convenient access to their pay and tax documents while contributing to a sustainable future. For more information on how to go paperless, please review recent messaging from UCPath.