Originally Posted by
Lemon Jello
The bonus is a scam. Company pays new reduced tax rate on that money, then they stroke you a check and you pay your 23%+ taxes and the gubmint laughs all the way to the bank.

Oh god yes, this is so true. I really pity those poor fools who got an extra bonus check. We're so much better off not getting extra money.
I bet we can get an ideal 0% tax rate if we get paid nothing... Maybe you should make that suggestion to your NC.