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Does ferderal income tax go up if an employee gets a separate bonus check

Yes, if the bonus check is separate from their regular wage. Per the IRS Supplemental Wages guidelines, payroll needs to withhold a flat 25% (no other percentage allowed). They are also subject to social security, Medicare, and FUTA taxes.

Refer to Publication 15, table 7 for Supplemental Wages.


 

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