<prompt> Human: I just received a bonus of roughly 60K. By the time it hit my bank account the net amount was only around 27K. Is Uncle Sam reaching too deep into my pockets, or can I expect to get some of it back at the end of the year?  <response>: Bonuses are withheld at a flat percentage up front typically, which is around 40 all in 35 plus payroll taxes, but their actual treatment in terms of taxable income isnt any different. So, basically yes you will get it back at year end. 