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Why do you pay a gift tax when you receive a bonus from your employer?
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∙ 11y ago
It's not a "gift tax", because it's not really a "gift" legally speaking. You do pay income taxes on it, just as you would on any other income.
There is such a thing as a gift tax, but it's usually paid by the person giving the gift, not the person who receives it. Yes, this applies even though the gift is presumably coming out of money on which income tax has already been paid. The purpose of the gift tax is mainly to keep rich people from doing an end run around an estate tax. If you die and leave Stately Wayne Manor to your son Bruce, there's (historically) going to be an estate tax due; the reason for the gift tax is so that you can't just hand Bruce the keys minutes before you die and say "it was a gift, not an inheritance, so no tax for you, Mr. Uncle Sam."
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Is a bonus considered a gift and are you taxed as such?
A bonus from your employer is not a gift and is strictly income. It is in no way a gift and cannot be considered as such. It is income from your employment and is reported as wages on your tax return. The employer is required to pay half of the social security and medicare taxes and to deduct the other half from your bonus check. The bonus is the same as any other income and must be treated as such.
If you receive money as a gift from your parents do you have to pay taxes on it?
No.
Return pre-tax sign on bonus if quit?
Typically, you only have to pay back the net amount of your bonus. Your employer pays taxes on your bonus first. I think there is ways for them to get back the tax, but it's not your problem anymore. Hope this helps.
If you receive money from your grandparents do you have to pay tax?
No. They may have to pay gift tax. See discussions under that topic.
Do you have to pay tax on money given to you?
If the money is given to you as a no-strings-attached gift, no. Money given to you by your employer or in exchange for goods or services is not a gift no matter what you agree to call it.
Is a bonus considered a gift and are you taxed as such?
A bonus from your employer is not a gift and is strictly income. It is in no way a gift and cannot be considered as such. It is income from your employment and is reported as wages on your tax return. The employer is required to pay half of the social security and medicare taxes and to deduct the other half from your bonus check. The bonus is the same as any other income and must be treated as such.
How many hours do you have to work before your employer has to pay you sick pay?
Sick pay is unregulated. It is a gift from some employers, and the rules are whatever the employer says.
Can a employer use your vacation pay when you have personal business?
The employer can never use your pay. YOU can be compelled to use your paid time ( a gift from the employer) for days you do not work. The employer can make any rule it wishes about that.
Can employer hold vacation and bonus out of pay if employee is fired?
The laws regarding vacation pay vary depending on the jurisdiction. In some there is nothing to stop them, in others they have to pay compensation. In most cases the bonus is lost.
If you receive money as a gift from your parents do you have to pay taxes on it?
No.
Is there a gift tax associated with a max out merit check?
I'm not sure what a max out merit check is...but it sounds like something you get from your employer. It isn't a gift..it is income...just like any other pay you receive from them. A rose by any other name is still but just a rose. Same with money from your employer.
Should you pay tithe if you receive a cash gift?
Yes.
What is the average Christmas bonus people receive?
There is no set amount that a Christmas bonus should be. The amount paid will vary depending upon the company.
How is a gross pay calculated?
Gross pay is what your employer has agreed to pay you when you are hired. After that, when you get paid, there are various taxes etc deducted which your employer has to send to various authorities. What you receive after all this is called your Net Pay.
How is gross pay calculated?
Gross pay is what your employer has agreed to pay you when you are hired. After that, when you get paid, there are various taxes etc deducted which your employer has to send to various authorities. What you receive after all this is called your Net Pay.
If you don't pay an old credit card bill can your employer garnish your pay check before you receive it?
If he has received an order to garnish your pay, which always happens before you receive it, he must do so by law.
Return pre-tax sign on bonus if quit?
Typically, you only have to pay back the net amount of your bonus. Your employer pays taxes on your bonus first. I think there is ways for them to get back the tax, but it's not your problem anymore. Hope this helps.
