<prompt> Human: I received a 5k sign on bonus, just under 3k after taxes. I must work a year, or the money has to be repaid. I am now considering before the year mark. If I repay the company 5k, will taxes be held out just like it was for me, or will they get a full refund and I basically lost 2k?  <response>: You will have to pay for the full 5k, but when you file your taxes you can get back the 2k from the previous year, since you didnt really earn the income. 