Originally Posted by
Big Perm
plus a bonus that is taxed like a big dog.
I have good news for you. Your bonus has not yet been taxed. The deduction from your bonus was only withholding which, by law, is 25% on bonus payments. Since you'll ultimately end up in a much lower bracket when you file, in a couple of months, the actual tax paid on the bonus will be much less. The over-withholding on the bonus will increase your refund.
Originally Posted by
ELAC321
You guys get paid out per diem based on city?
No. Doubletown pay is paid when a trip starts at an airport other than the primary airport in a domicile. EWR crews, for example, also cover LGA. IAD crews cover BWI and DCA. LAX crews cover (I think) ONT and SNA. Each co-domicile has a specified amount which is paid as per diem (untaxed) for each trip which originates from that airport.