Bonus Payback - taxes?
 

So I took the bonus at Envoy but ended up having to leave (family reasons) after 2 weeks. Here's the issue, I netted $11.5K of the $17.1 K bonus (taxes.) Well they want me to pay back $17.1K and say I'll get the rest back from the Govt next year. Anyone have any experience with this or know any way around paying back money I didn't get?

Claim hardship and throw yourself on their mercy.

Tell ‘em, “tough tiddies, go ask the IRS for the rest.”

You'll likely need real legal advice on this situation.

https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/envoy-airlines/112755-bonus-repayment-3.html

You will report it on your taxes as a miscellaneous itemized deduction under schedule A. Refer to the below link. If you pay someone to do your taxes, send them all your records of the bonus receipt and the bonus repayment.
https://taxmap.irs.gov/taxmap/pubs/p525-005.htm

How soon do they pay you the bonus? I figured they would at least wait till you are done with training or checked out on line

The check is on your desk when your phone is walk into Indoc.

I know for 2017 you should be able to itemize the deduction. But for 2018 and forward, I don't think you can, unless you can still beat the new (higher) standard deduction. But also keep in mind, you can't deduct as many things under the new plan, that you could before. But as someone wlse already said, this is a unique situation, so you may need to consult a tax attorney.

Change your phone and email. No way to contact you! :)