<prompt> Human: I knew that my signing bonus check is being paid to me this Friday and the amount is 7500. I just went online to check my account and saw a direct deposit of roughly 4500. Im really confuse how Im getting only 60 of it. Is it normal? Im single and currently living in NY.  <response>: Federal withholding on bonuses up to some very high number is a flat 22. The usual SS and Medicare taxes apply, adding another 7.65. Then you have the NYS withholding 8, and NYC 4, if applicable. Except for SS and Medicare, those are withholdings, so you may get some of it back when you file taxes next year.Bonuses are withheld at a higher rate than wages, but are taxed as regular wages. 