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Organizations may grant goal-based bonuses on a regular basis, such as bi-annually or annually, and use them to incentivize employees to perform well and hit their goals. Example: Employees may receive a goal-based bonus after completing a project or reaching their quota within a set timeline, such as a quarter.
Earned income is any compensation that you receive from a job or self-employment. It can include wages, tips, salaries, commissions, or bonuses. It is different from unearned income, which comes from sources like investment profits or government benefits. The two types of income are taxed differently by the IRS.
Create a written document outlining the employee bonus plan's details. Give all employees this information so they understand how and why bonuses are given. Provide details on the bonus types in your plan, why they exist and how employees can earn these bonuses, especially if a bonus is tied to a specific outcome.
Box 14 is used to report amounts that don't belong in other boxes on Form W-2. Employers can use it to report additional tax or income information for filing or informational purposes. Some employers use box 14 to report amounts deducted for State Disability Insurance taxes or union dues that may be tax deductible.
If the recipient is an employee, the employer should always report wages, salaries, fees, bonuses, commissions, tips and other compensation as income on the employee's W-2, not on a 1099.