WashU’s Finance Department is offering some guidance on a recent St. Louis City Tax Exemption change. Remote work refund claims may be filed by eligible employees for years 2020-2023. The City of St. Louis announced it will refund earnings taxes paid for remote work by nonresidents if employees file forms for each year of eligibility.
To claim the refund, nonresident employees must complete a Form E-1R, City of St. Louis Individual Earnings Tax Refund Request, for each year for which a refund is requested. The form and instructions can be found on the Collector of Revenue’s website.
The form requires certification by employers of hours worked remotely outside the City. Employees are encouraged to contact their manager/supervisor about certifying the number of whole days worked outside the City.
There is more information available through the WashU Finance Department. Those with questions about the application are encouraged to contact their tax advisor for clarification.