Originally Posted by
da42pilot
Extremely easy to qualify for the EQO. You hardly have to pay any attention to it at all.
Even calling out sick doesn’t affect it as long as you use your sick bank.
Just don’t call it a bonus, or else the IRS will come in and withhold taxes at a higher rate and keep a bigger chunk of that money until next year’s tax season.
Employer determines amount withheld. The IRS couldn’t care less as long as you don’t end up owing them.