Originally Posted by
ninerdriver
You can't change the federal tax rate on a bonus check. That rate is 25%. FICA and Medicare are another 7.65% combined. Altogether, that's $5700+ before state taxes or other deductions.
That’s why I said “if you can.” Either way, you’ll get it back, so just change your w4 for other checks to make it work if you need the money asap