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U.S. Bonus Tax Calculator

Estimate supplemental wage withholding, FICA, state/local withholding, and net bonus in USD.

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Federal supplemental wage withholding: $3,300.00
Social Security: $930.00
Medicare: $217.50
Additional Medicare: $0.00
State/local withholding: $750.00
Total withholding: $5,197.50
Net bonus: $9,802.50

U.S. bonus withholding calculator guide

Estimate U.S. bonus withholding and net bonus

The U.S. Bonus Tax Calculator estimates flat supplemental wage federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, Additional Medicare, optional state/local withholding, and net bonus amount. It is useful before payroll discussions, bonus payouts, and comparing bonus scenarios.

Compensation planning: understand the difference between gross and net bonus.
Payroll estimates: preview tax and take-home amount before payout.
Scenario comparison: compare tax brackets across different bonus amounts.
Personal planning: prepare cash flow, savings, and spending budgets.

U.S. Bonus Tax Calculator FAQ

Can I use the result as final tax filing advice?

No. The tool is for quick estimates. Actual withholding can depend on payroll method, W-4 settings, state rules, benefits, and employer configuration.

What U.S. federal bonus withholding method does it use?

It uses a flat supplemental wage estimate: 22% federal withholding up to the high supplemental wage threshold, plus 37% on excess supplemental wages.

Why can the FICA amount change with year-to-date wages?

Social Security tax is capped by the annual wage base, while Medicare continues and Additional Medicare can apply after the filing-status threshold.

Does the tool save my bonus amount?

No. The calculation runs in your browser and does not save or upload the bonus amount you enter.