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Your bonus is bigger than your paycheck shows.

Bonuses get withheld at a flat 22% federal rate — but your actual tax depends on your bracket. See both numbers and what comes back at tax time.

Your bonus

01 / BONUS
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$

Your taxes

02 / TAXES
%
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Bonuses look smaller than they are.

Enter your bonus amount and filing status to see what your paycheck shows — and what you actually owe.

Last reviewed: October 2026.

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