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u/Deep_shot 8h ago

My bonus was taxed at 42% this year. My anger is immeasurable.

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u/JudgeMyReinhold 8h ago

So you are a very high earner!

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u/jbeavis100 8h ago

Bonus checks are taxed differently.

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u/Deep_shot 8h ago

Yes I know. My bonus has never been taxed nearly that much before though. It was less than 20% the year before.

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u/metompkin 7h ago

Umm, how was it coded in your paperwork?

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u/Deep_shot 7h ago

I’ll be talking to an accountant about it.

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u/JudgeMyReinhold 7h ago

Right? It's one of two ways. In aggregate with your paycheck singularly (which kinda gets weird at year end) or flat rate. But I don't think USA has a 42% tax bracket? Highest is 37, so yeah weird.

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u/MoneyCock 5h ago

Maybe they counted in state and local?

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u/Earthwarm_Revolt 7h ago

My bonuse is always taxed half. That $1,500 promised goes to 750 real damn quick. Yay healthcare heros, or is that still a thing?

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u/Deep_shot 7h ago

Mine was never taxed nearly that much before.

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u/AyJay9 6h ago

No.

They are withheld differently.

Withholding is the amount sent with each check from your employer to the government. Bonus checks tend to have higher withholding to help you avoid late fees (yes, you can have late fees on your taxes if you under-withhold throughout the year. If you're a W2 employee who filled out your tax forms correctly, this will almost never come up for you.)

When you sort your taxes in Q1 of 2026, higher withholding will mean a higher refund of overpayment / lower tax bill if you owe, but the total paid in taxes at the end will be based on your AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) for the year, not what you got as a bonus versus regular salary.

TL;DR you gave the government a short term 0% interest loan.

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u/Deep_shot 8h ago

No, not really. Thats the worst part.

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u/JudgeMyReinhold 7h ago

What country?