<prompt> Human: Hello all,I am currently a senior in college. I have recently accepted a job that I will be starting June 1st and part of that was a 6000 signing bonus. Would it be beneficial to ask for the signing bonus before the end of this year, as far as tax purposes? Or should I wait until I start and get my first paycheck?  <response>: They wont pay you the bonus before you show up, at least not if they have any sense.They cant claim that as employee compensation if you are not employed when they pay you. 