Bonuses

Bonuses and awards you receive from your employer are included in your income and reported on your Form W-2. Vacation trips that you receive for exceeding sales goals are also included in your total income.

Generally, your employer will withhold taxes from bonuses that you receive at the flat rate of 25%. But, if you earn more than $1 million a year, taxes will be withheld at the highest tax rate, 35%.