Will I get my taxed bonus back in 2019?

2018-12-21T13:06:58-05:00

I reenlisted in January 2018, retention said I’d get a little less than 9k (before tax) but I got 6k after tax. The money I did not receive, will I get that back in my tax return in 2019?
Appreciate any insight.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 21 at 2018 1:39 PM

2018-12-21T13:39:13-05:00

Bonuses, by law, are taxed at 22% for federal withholdings plus whatever your state taxes are. You'll receive back whatever taxes you overpaid.

Response by SFC James Heath made Dec 21 at 2018 2:21 PM

2018-12-21T14:21:22-05:00

Three grand was your tax. Welcome to America.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 21 at 2018 2:34 PM

2018-12-21T14:34:51-05:00

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Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Dec 22 at 2018 12:27 PM

2018-12-22T12:27:53-05:00

The bonus is just regular income. It is not taxed at 22%, it is withheld at 22%. If your total income for the year is E-4 and the bonus, you will have a liability of about 2500. Anything above this that was withheld will be a refund.