what is the tax rate on a bonus
Bonuses can be taxed in two ways: Percentage Method. The percentage method taxes a bonus at a flat rate, normally 25%. If the bonus is in excess of $1 million, it is taxed at a rate of 39.6%. This means that if your bonus is $10,000, and you are taxed using the percentage method, $2,500 goes to the IRS. This method is easy to calculate for both employee and employer because the bonus is taxed at a flat rate.