{"id":194872,"date":"2021-06-25T16:10:30","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T20:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/?p=194872"},"modified":"2021-08-31T06:25:39","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T10:25:39","slug":"employee-bonus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/employee-bonus\/","title":{"rendered":"A Comprehensive Guide to Employee Bonus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An employee\u2019s drive to succeed is steered by two factors: intrinsic and extrinsic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intrinsic factors are traits that are found in an individual such as curiosity or the drive to learn and are not influenced by external factors. For instance, an employee stays longer with an organization because the work environment is welcoming and conducive to learning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0On the other hand, another employee stays for a longer duration because they are motivated by the salary and additional benefits that their employer provides.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latter is described as extrinsic motivation whereby the employee is motivated by external rewards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pat on the back or a good evaluation will definitely cheer up your employees but it is the bonus that is likely to improve their performance, morale, and productivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, you will learn about the types of bonuses, how they are calculated and taxed, and their benefits to employers and employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:960px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_BvVrGOao1ww\"><div id=\"lyte_BvVrGOao1ww\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FBvVrGOao1ww%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/BvVrGOao1ww\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FBvVrGOao1ww%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"960\" height=\"700\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:960px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is an Employee Bonus?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An employee bonus is anything that you pay to your employees apart from their base salary. It is usually given for a specific purpose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common misconception is that bonuses are only given when an employee fulfills a certain task or performs exceptionally. That is certainly not the case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different types of bonuses have different purposes which you will explore later in this article.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of the type, all bonuses should be given with an intention of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Achieving organizational goals\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving an employee\u2019s commitment to the organization\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boosting employee\u2019s morale, productivity, and performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing an employee\u2019s motivation to perform better\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retaining top performers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attracting employees with extraordinary potential<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Do Companies Give out an Employee Bonus?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time when an employee bonus is rolled out depends on the type of bonus. So, let&#8217;s say, if you are giving an annual bonus, it will usually be paid at a fixed time during a particular year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, a year-end bonus is generally paid within the first few months of the new year. Similarly, some employee bonuses are paid on the spot when an employee performs remarkably well on a certain task or project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Employee Bonus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonuses for employees are meant to benefit both employers and employees. A bonus, no matter how big or small can do wonders for your organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An employee bonus has the ability to transform your workplace and workforce tremendously. Wonder how? Let\u2019s find out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits for Employees<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To desire praise and recognition is part of a human\u2019s nature. You and everyone in your surroundings look forward to verbal as well as <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/non-verbal-communication\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=employee-bonus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">non-verbal<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> appreciation. A pat on the back, a recognition, reward, or praise in front of others has a significant impact on an employee\u2019s mood and morale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When an employee knows that going an extra mile will reap benefits in the form of a bonus, they are more likely to go above and beyond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bonus encourages employees to work harder. Irrespective of the type, a bonus has the power of motivating employees and boosting their morale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how will a motivated employee benefit an organization? Is high morale directly proportional to improved performance?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits for Employers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A satisfied employee means success for the company. How well your business performs depends on your investment in your employees\u2019 motivation. It is a domino effect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased\u00a0 Revenue\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more you reward their hard work with bonuses, the more the chances of them fulfilling your organizational goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An employee bonus is an incentive. This incentive pushes employees to bring in more revenue thereby increasing a business\u2019s top line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee Retention\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from meeting business goals, an employee bonus helps in retaining top performers. As an HR professional, you may be well aware of the time, money, and effort a company puts in hiring and training its employees. So why lose them to competitors?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bonus, whichever it may be, will encourage employees to stay loyal to their company. As a result, the turnover rate will decrease, generating monetary benefits for the employer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced Cost of Hiring Replacements<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A loyal employee eliminates the need for a business to look for new employees. Of course, the business will hire new talent as and when needed, but the general idea is to cut down on costs wherever possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turnover costs vary by role and wage of an employee. According to a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanprogress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/CostofTurnover.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CAP study<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>,<\/strong> the average costs to replace an employee are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 percent of the annual salary of a low paying job\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 percent of the annual salary of mid-level positions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around 213 percent of the annual salary of executive-level positions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An employee who works for several years in a company accumulates a wealth of knowledge about the company, its products, and its strategies. Moreover, the experience gained over the years is tremendously valuable to the company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when an employee leaves a company, they take with them the bulk of knowledge and experience. <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hrdailyadvisor.blr.com\/2018\/07\/18\/knowledge-loss-turnover-means-losing-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Research<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that 42% of the knowledge required for a certain position will only be available to the person in that position. So when they leave the company, 42% of their work will suffer as other workers will not have that knowledge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eventually, the company will hire someone else but they will have to learn that 42% from scratch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No company would want to lose such an employee to its competitors. Because by doing so, it will lose customers and a great chunk of revenue to them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal Talent Mobility\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another point to consider is that such employees can be promoted to C-Suite roles. It reduces the burden on the employer to hunt for external talent for as important positions as these. It saves time, energy, and money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although bonus programs are known to engage and inspire employees to perform better, you should always be mindful of the reasons for which you give out bonuses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a best practice, try to align your bonus goals with that of your business. If you are giving out bonuses, make sure you are giving them out for reasons relevant to the purpose and goals of your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of Employee Bonus\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas Bonus\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name is pretty self-explanatory. A bonus paid to employees on Christmas is called a Christmas bonus. Employers give out Christmas bonuses at their own discretion. However, they are mandated to pay in the following situations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it is mentioned in an employee\u2019s contract\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is deemed necessary through custom\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no fixed time to give Christmas bonuses but they are usually paid 4 to 5 days before Christmas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-194875 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/An-Employee-Bonus.jpg\" alt=\"An Employee Bonus Boosts Morale and Productivity of Employees\" width=\"950\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/An-Employee-Bonus.jpg 950w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/An-Employee-Bonus-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/An-Employee-Bonus-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/An-Employee-Bonus-100x53.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/An-Employee-Bonus-700x368.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much should a Christmas bonus be?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to calculate a Christmas bonus, you need to ensure that an employee has worked for at least a year in the company. You can do so using the 2 methods below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual Accrual\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas Bonus= (Monthly Salary)\/Average Days in a Year x Days Worked in the Company<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biannual Accrual<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method of calculating Christmas bonuses is beneficial for employees who have been working in a company for a short period of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an organization pays two bonuses per year to its employees, the amount for the next bonus is calculated for the day the last bonus payment was rolled out. The formula is the same as the annual accrual with a slight change:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas bonus= (Monthly Salary)\/ Days since Last Bonus was Paid x Days Worked in the Company<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So for instance, if an employee has a monthly salary of $2000 and received their last payment 140 days ago then the calculation will be:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2000\/140 x 28 = $400<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holiday Bonus<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A holiday bonus is a gift to employees. Unlike other bonuses, a holiday bonus is not given to express appreciation for an employee\u2019s performance or achievement of a goal. In fact, a holiday bonus is mostly given to make employees feel that they are valued.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A holiday bonus can be given as cash, a gift, or in the form of leaves. You don\u2019t necessarily have to pay a holiday bonus in cash to make your employees feel appreciated. Giving some extra leaves can do wonders for an employee who will feel motivated to return back to work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another factor that sets a holiday bonus apart from other bonuses is that it is distributed equally among employees and rightly so.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few points that you should keep in mind when paying a holiday bonus:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are giving out holiday bonuses in monetary terms, then make sure you pay them all equally regardless of seniority. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to maintain transparency about the bonus program. Keep your employees informed of the bonus and how it is calculated. This will make employees feel valued.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If for some reason you are unable to give a bonus, inform your employees well in advance with the reason so that employees aren\u2019t blindsided.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to bear in mind that all holiday bonuses take into account the Christmas holidays as well. But a Christmas bonus does not consider other holiday bonuses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spot Bonus\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests, a spot bonus is one that is given to employees on the spot for completing a task that deserves recognition.. Spot bonuses are usually in the form of cash and generally start from $50.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A spot is approximately 1% of the base salary and can result in improved performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retention Bonus<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/employee-retention\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Retaining employees<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an issue that many organizations face owing to increased competition and changing market conditions. Apart from improving their work culture, employers can develop a retention bonus program whereby the employees will be rewarded with a bonus for spending a particular number of years in a company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With such programs, employees feel motivated to work and stay with the organization. A retention bonus is a gesture of gratitude from the employer, thanking the employees for staying loyal and true to the company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A retention bonus need not always be given in monetary terms and can be given as paid leaves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The end result is a decreased turnover rate and a pool of top talent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual Bonus\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An annual bonus also known as a year-end bonus is given once in a calendar year. Annual bonuses are tied to the goals or tasks set for an entire department or a company as a whole.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An annual bonus is a token of appreciation for employees\u2019 consistent effort and contribution that contributed to the company\u2019s profitability. An annual bonus is also known as profit-sharing because it is only given when a company makes a profit during the year and decides to share it with employees in the form of a bonus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some companies pay an annual bonus to all the employees while some only pay to those who have substantially contributed to the company\u2019s success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two ways of paying an annual bonus. It can be either given as a percentage of the base salary or a predetermined amount.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance Bonus<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance bonuses are paid when an employee meets the target or surpasses expectations. It may sound similar to a spot bonus but it is not. Although both are paid as a recognition of an employee\u2019s brilliant performance, a performance bonus is given annually or semi-annually.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A performance bonus is given as an incentive for employees to continue surpassing expectations. It is also encouraged so that a company retains top performers and keeps them satisfied.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discretionary Bonus<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A discretionary bonus is a bonus that an employee has no expectations or anticipations about. It is usually given when an employee goes above and beyond to fulfill their duty. It is at the employer\u2019s discretion to give this bonus as it is not mentioned in an employee\u2019s contract.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonus Structure Template<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many types of bonuses, it might get a little difficult for a company to keep track unless they are all documented.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recommended that an employer creates a bonus plan which contains all the relevant details of the bonus program such as<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The objective of the bonus\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility criteria\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximate amount\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it will be paid<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Is an Employee Bonus Taxed?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like an employer deducts taxes from an employee&#8217;s salary, a certain amount is also withheld from a bonus. The withheld amount then goes to the IRS on an employee\u2019s behalf.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two ways of calculating the tax on employee bonus: <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Percentage Method\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The percentage method, also known as a flat rate method is the easiest to calculate whereby a bonus is taxed using a certain percentage. Since bonuses are considered <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/publications\/p15#en_US_2020_publink1000202352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supplemental wages<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they are taxed by 22%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aggregate Method\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/taxes\/how-bonuses-are-taxed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aggregate method<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is calculated based on an employee\u2019s annual salary. For example, if an employee is earning $5000 per month, their annual salary would amount to $60,000.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an employer gives a bonus of $10, 000 in a certain month, the monthly salary in that particular year will amount to $15,000.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The employer will now calculate the annual salary as $180,000, pushing the employee into the tax bracket of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/finance\/taxes\/tax-brackets.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>$32<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The tax amount will now be calculated based on 32%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-194876\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/An-Employee-Bonus..jpg\" alt=\"An Employee Bonus is a Taxable Income\" width=\"950\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/An-Employee-Bonus..jpg 950w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/An-Employee-Bonus.-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/An-Employee-Bonus.-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/An-Employee-Bonus.-100x53.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/An-Employee-Bonus.-700x368.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Avoid Taxes on Bonus Checks?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bonus is a supplemental income and is taxable. Although there might not be a method of completely getting rid of bonus taxes, there are strategies that will help <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/bonus-tax-rate\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=employee-bonus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>minimize bonus taxes<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee Benefits are Employer\u2019s Benefits\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bonus is an effective way of encouraging employees to work at their potential. An employee bonus is an incentive for employees to contribute tirelessly to an organization\u2019s success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an HR professional, you know that a company\u2019s performance is a reflection of employees\u2019 performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through bonuses, employees feel valued and appreciated. They know that regardless of the workload and challenges, their effort, determination, and hard work will always be recognized.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such employees feel motivated to stay with the organization as they have earned the company&#8217;s trust and loyalty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, employers should try to create simple but transparent bonus programs. 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