The mission of the Carroll County Public School’s Payroll Department is to coordinate and administer the compensation of Board of Education employees in an accurate and timely manner, while adhering to federal, state and local regulations.

Carroll County Public School’s Payroll Department is located on the second floor of the Winchester Building at 125 North Court Street, Westminster, MD 21157. Business hours are from 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday - Friday.  The Payroll Staff can be reached at (410) 751-3050.

 

Payroll News

NEW:

  1. FICA Wage Base for 2019 will rise to $132,900, a $4,500 increase from the 2018 Wage Base.
  2. The IRS has announced that the annual individual retirement plan contribution limit for 2019 has increased to $19,000. There will be no change to the $6,000 catch-up contirbution available for those age 50 or over.

 

  • FICA Wage Base for 2017 and 2018 is $127,200 and $128,400, repectively.
  • Maximum 403(b) and 457(b) elective deferral for 2018 has increased to $18,500.  The catch-up amount for employees age 50 and over will remain the same at $6,000.

 

 

Earned Income Tax Credit  - The Earned Income Tax Credit is a refundable credit for workers who earn low or moderate incomes.  The IRS income limits were adjusted for 2018.  To learn more about the EITC and the 2018 limits visit the following link:

2018 EITC

Payroll Schedule - FY 2018/2019 (July 2018 thru June 2019)
 

 

 

Employee Access Center

Employees are encouraged to use the Employee Access Center! 

With the EAC, you can print & view current and past Paychecks and W2s.  You can view leave balances, tax information, benefits and more.

You may also make limited changes to demographic information and credit union deduction amounts online via the Employee Access Center! Simply log into the EAC and click on either "Demographic Information" or "Deductions and Benefits" to change items like your address, phone numbers, emergency contact info, and credit union amounts.

You can even use the Employee Access Center from home. Please keep in mind that Technology Services is unable to provide technology assistance for home access.  To access the EAC from home, please click here:  EAC From Home