In some cases a performer/entertainer/speaker may wish to use their own contract form. In this case, the form, signed by the performer, must be sent or brought to the Business Office for signature by the WSU designated authority three (3) weeks prior to the date of the event. If the Contractor does not prefer to use his/her own contract, the following steps are required:

• A completed 1400 Form must be submitted to the Business Office at least three (3) weeks prior to the date of the event. If you have not already done so, please review the directions for completing the 1400 form.
• The 1400 form will be processed and the funds encumbered.
• A contract (ready for signature) and a blank Services Performed Form will be mailed to the Contractor by the Business Office.
• After the contract is returned to the Business Office, it will be signed by a designated authority for Winona State University.
• An invoice or Services Performed Form must be submitted to the Business Office after satisfactory completion of the service/performance. This is necessary in order to process payment. The invoice, or Services Performed Form, must be signed and dated by both the Contractor and the authorized representative (project director) of the university.

Note: If the invoice is signed and dated by the Contractor when she or he is here, it will save the time and cost of mailing the invoice and will allow the Business Office to expedite payment to the Contractor.

• Once the invoice has been received by the Business Office, payment to the Contractor will be made within five (5) working days.

NOTE: A 2% Minnesota Nonresident Entertainer Tax may be withheld if:

1. The Contractor is an entertainer from another state.
2. The Contractor is a public speaker from another state and will be paid $2,000.00 or more.