Federal Bonus Tax Percent Calculator Results
Below are your federal bonus tax paycheck results. The results are broken up into three sections: "Paycheck Results" is your gross pay and specific deductions from your paycheck, "Net Pay" is your take-home pay, and "Calculation Based On" is the information entered into the calculator. To understand your results better, check the payroll results FAQs below.
Paycheck Results
Bonus Amount
$0.00
Federal Withholding
$0.00
Social Security
$0.00
Medicare
$0.00
Take Home Pay
Net Pay
$0.00
Calculation Based On
Check Date
2/22/2023
Gross Pay
$0.00
Gross Salary Year to Date
$0.00
Additional Federal Withholding
$0.00
Round Federal Withholding
Yes
Exempt from Federal Withholding
No
Exempt from Social Security
No
Exempt from Medicare
No
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the percentage method for bonuses?
The percentage method is used if your bonus comes in a separate check from your regular paycheck. Your employer withholds a flat 22% (or if over $1 million, 37% which is the highest rate of income tax). This percentage method is also used for other supplemental income such as severance pay, commissions, overtime, etc. Supplemental wages are still taxed Social Security, Medicare, and FUTA taxes.
Will my bonus be taxed even if I claim exempt in my W4?
Yes, the flat 37% rate applies even if an employee claims exemption in their federal Form W-4 from federal income tax withholding.
Are bonuses taxed by states?
Yes, some states will tax bonus income or supplemental income. Select a state for the calculator to give you the most accurate results.
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State Bonus Tax Percent Calculators
Select your state from the list below to see its bonus tax percent calculator.
- Alabama
- Alaska
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- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut (aggregate only)
- Delaware (aggregate only)
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii (aggregate only)
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
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- Louisiana (aggregate only)
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts (aggregate only)
- Michigan
- Minnesota
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- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey (aggregate only)
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah (aggregate only)
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming (aggregate only)
- Washington DC (aggregate only)
- Puerto Rico (aggregate only)
- American Samoa
- Guam
- Northern Mariana Islands
- US Virgin Islands
The calculators on this website are provided by Symmetry Software and are designed to provide general guidance and estimates. These calculators should not be relied upon for accuracy, such as to calculate exact taxes, payroll or other financial data. Neither these calculators nor the providers and affiliates thereof are providing tax or legal advice. You should refer to a professional adviser or accountant regarding any specific requirements or concerns.