How much are bonuses taxed in NC?

[Donald LaFell]

Thanks everyone for the info.

[Donald LaFell]

Just FYI I think this will be where I store my emergency fund. 

 

https://www.myoptimizerplus.com/banking/index.htm

 

 

[Ja Rhule]

Yea, I usually pay 40% to 45% in tax.

[thefuzz]

Far too much is the correct response to the question.

 

 

[PandaPancake]

That does not include FICA taxes....which is another 7.65%

Panthro was correct in saying that it would be about 40%.....25% Fed, 7-8% State, 7.65% FICA.

However, there are caps on the SS and FUTA/SUTA portions of FICA. So, depending how much you make overall and when the bonus is paid, FICA could be less than the above amount.

But, the thing to remember is that this is NOT how it is truly "taxed".....it is the amount that is "withheld". The bonus dollars are actually taxed at the same rate as all of your other salary.

SS stops at $117,000 or it used to.

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[MadHatter]

SS stops at $117,000 or it used to.

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I know (I am an accountant)....which is why I said that the FICA witholding could be less based on how much you make and even when the bonus is paid.

 

Take a person making $400k a year.  If they get their bonus in say Jan....they will have SS deducted from most of it.  However, if they are paid their bonus in April....they would have already met the maximum wages for witholding.

[PandaPancake]

I know (I am an accountant)....which is why I said that the FICA witholding could be less based on how much you make and even when the bonus is paid.

Take a person making $400k a year. If they get their bonus in say Jan....they will have SS deducted from most of it. However, if they are paid their bonus in April....they would have already met the maximum wages for witholding.

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[Chimera]

That does not include FICA taxes....which is another 7.65%

Panthro was correct in saying that it would be about 40%.....25% Fed, 7-8% State, 7.65% FICA.

However, there are caps on the SS and FUTA/SUTA portions of FICA. So, depending how much you make overall and when the bonus is paid, FICA could be less than the above amount.

But, the thing to remember is that this is NOT how it is truly "taxed".....it is the amount that is "withheld". The bonus dollars are actually taxed at the same rate as all of your other salary.

You're right... None of that was withheld strangely. Is that normal?

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[bigjohn]

What's a bonus?

[Mother Grabber]

What's a bonus?

 

it's what you get in your shorts when you fart and a little extra comes out.

[thefuzz]

What's a bonus?

 

 

It's a method of earned payment that the government takes almost 45% of.

[MadHatter]

It's a method of earned payment that the government takes almost 45% of.

Already explained that bonus $'s are taxed at exactly the same rate as every other dollar you earn. The only difference is how they withold on a bonus payment.

[thefuzz]

Already explained that bonus $'s are taxed at exactly the same rate as every other dollar you earn. The only difference is how they withold on a bonus payment.

 

I know, I'm just messing around.

[pir8fan05]

You may get lucky and get ~5200 or so, but I'd probably plan on maybe 4200-4500