Poll Worker Payroll Information

Poll Worker Payroll Information

Submitting Payroll

The Election Commission CANNOT submit payroll to the payroll department without the following documents:

Signed Payroll Sheet
Signed Oath of Poll Workers on the Election Protocol Form (Form #9) from Election Day
Copy of Social Security Card (unless any changes have been made, you will only submit this to our office once)
W-4 Form (unless any changes have been made, you will only submit this to our office once)

Important Information Regarding Payroll

First-time Workers MUST complete a W-4 form and submit a copy of their social security card
Address Changes MUST complete a new W-4 form
Name Changes MUST complete a new W-4 form and submit a copy of the new social security card
ALL required documents listed above are required to process a Poll Worker’s check
Checks are mailed out two to three weeks after the election, unless there are extenuating circumstances
Payroll checks are submitted to our payroll department all at once, if more documentation is required, your check can be delayed up to three more weeks
Election Pages appointed under Acts 242 and 1153 of 2003 are not paid, but given school credit for participation (under 18 and not registered voter)

Tax Liability

Poll Workers may earn up to $1,200 per year without having FICA withheld (federal taxes are not withheld from election workers)
If you receive a W-2 in January, the IRS has been notified of your income
Check with your accountant for tax law changes

Rate of Pay for Election Officials

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