Yes. Because it is.
The discretionary bonus tax refers to the tax that is excludable from a given employee's regular rate of pay. The non-discretionary bonus on the other hand refers to that which must be included in the regular rate.
Typically, you only have to pay back the net amount of your bonus. Your employer pays taxes on your bonus first. I think there is ways for them to get back the tax, but it's not your problem anymore. Hope this helps.
In the range between 2-3 grand.
A bonus from your employer is not a gift and is strictly income. It is in no way a gift and cannot be considered as such. It is income from your employment and is reported as wages on your tax return. The employer is required to pay half of the social security and medicare taxes and to deduct the other half from your bonus check. The bonus is the same as any other income and must be treated as such.
They pay a retention bonus to get you to stay on the job. They pay you severance pay when they let you go. [Retain/Sever]
A bonus is exactly that, a bonus. There is no requirement for there to be any calculation regarding a bonus.
The company sets the rules for when and how and if they pay a bonus. If you don't work there, they are under no obligation to pay you. A bonus is not something you are entitled to or they are required to pay.
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Gross pay is what your pay is before tax deductions.
The laws regarding vacation pay vary depending on the jurisdiction. In some there is nothing to stop them, in others they have to pay compensation. In most cases the bonus is lost.
Personally I would prefer a bonus. Stock options are fine and dandy for those that are financially independent, but for the average Joe, having a cash bonus is the way to go. Pay check to pay check living is not easy and a bonus will loosen the budget a bit.
Yes. Because it is.
The answer to the Wheel of Fortune May 9th bonus puzzle was PAY A VISIT.
Child support is based on regular income excluding overtime and bonus pay unless bonuses are part of one's regular salary package.
if it's stated in your contract as part of your pay
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