Dear employee name, Congratulations on your outstanding performance regarding project. Your dedication and excellence have not gone unnoticed, and therefore, you have been awarded a well-deserved bonus of amount. This amount will be transferred into your bank account on date.
Sec. 2. For all employees, other than separated employees, "wages" shall be defined as any compensation owed an employee by an employer pursuant to an employment contract or agreement between the 2 parties, whether the amount is determined on a time, task, piece, or any other basis of calculation.
Illinois: A flat state income tax rate of 4.95% applies to all income, including bonuses.
In 2024, federal tax on bonuses is 22% for up to $1 million in bonuses, with any amount above that taxed at 37%. Bonuses are reported as income on your tax return, either through Form W-2 or 1099-NEC, depending on your employment status.
Your earnings for the week must be less than your weekly benefit amount (not including your dependent allowance). Any wages earned that are greater than 50% of your weekly benefit amount will be deducted from your unemployment insurance benefits for that week.
You may be disqualified if you: a. quit your job voluntarily without good cause attributable to your employer; b. were discharged for misconduct in connection with your work; c. were discharged for a felony or theft in connection with your work; or d.
If you have internet access, you are highly encouraged to file your wage claim using the Department's online system for more efficient processing. Online Wage Claim Form - Unpaid Wages, Minimum Wage, and Overtime Complaints. To access the system, claimants will first need to create an Illinois Public ID account.
Filing Reports - The Employer's Contribution and Wage Report, IDES Form UI-3/40, must be filed quarterly by each employer subject to the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Act.
Filing Reports - The Employer's Contribution and Wage Report, IDES Form UI-3/40, must be filed quarterly by each employer subject to the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Act.
If you make $1000 per week in Illinois, your estimated weekly benefit is $470 for up to 26 weeks. If you make $2000 per week in Illinois, your estimated weekly benefit is $790 for up to 26 weeks.