Bonus tax calculator Minnesota
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Calculate a flat bonus for your employee in seconds

Our flat bonus calculator can help you find the correct amount of federal and state taxes to withhold in a few clicks. Simply click the button below, enter your employee’s gross bonus amount on the next page, and we’ll do the work.

How much did your employee earn?

Bonus: Enter the total bonus pay your employee has earned this year. This is the amount of their bonus before taxes and deductions are withheld.

Gross Pay YTD: Enter the total gross pay your employee has earned this year, prior to this paycheck. Normally, this can be found on the last pay stub.

Check Date: Enter the check date that should appear on your paycheck.

Is your employee exempt from any taxes?

Federal: In some cases, public and governmental employees are exempt from federal taxes. Check “yes” if your employee is exempt and Federal taxes should not be deducted.

FICA: In some cases, public and governmental employees are exempt from FICA. Check “yes” if your employee is exempt and FICA taxes should not be deducted.

Medicare: In some cases, public and governmental employees are exempt from Medicare taxes. Check “yes” if your employee is exempt and Medicare taxes should not be deducted.

Please enter your employee’s withholding information.

Additional Federal Withholding: If your employee has asked to have additional funds withheld from each paycheck, enter the amount here. If they have not, enter “0”.

Round Federal Withholding: Would you like us to round your employee’s withholding totals to the nearest dollar? (It’s not required, but it is permitted)

Now, add information for their state.

State: Select the state where withholding should be calculated. It should be the same state where the work was performed.

Now, add locale information if applicable.

Does your employee have any voluntary deductions?

Please add any additional deductions for items like health insurance, 401(k), HSAs/FSAs, or any other benefits.


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Updated: June 29, 2025

The Minnesota bonus tax calculator at the top of this page helps employers quickly estimate employee take-home pay (also known as net pay) for bonuses, using the state’s supplemental withholding rate.

Does Minnesota tax bonuses?

Yes. Minnesota uses a flat supplemental withholding rate of 6.25% for bonuses and other qualifying supplemental wage payments when they’re paid separately from regular wages.

How to calculate bonus tax in Minnesota

To calculate bonus withholding in Minnesota, the method depends on the timing and how the bonus appears on payroll records:

  • If paid separately from regular wages: Multiply the bonus by 6.25% — do not use the tax tables.
  • If paid at the same time and listed separately: Choose either:
    • Combine both amounts and apply withholding tables (aggregate method), or
    • Use the withholding tables for regular wages and apply 6.25% to the bonus (split method).

 

If not listed separately on payroll records: Use the tax tables to determine withholding for the total payment.

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What’s considered supplemental wages in Minnesota?

In Minnesota, supplemental wages include more than just bonuses. These types of payments can also include commissions, overtime pay, vacation pay, accumulated sick leave, and severance or back pay. Employers should also be aware that awards, prizes, and even certain nondeductible moving expenses may be treated as supplemental wages for withholding purposes. As with bonuses, the withholding method may vary depending on how these payments are issued and recorded.

 

How can employers in pay bonuses to employees?

  • Check
  • Direct deposit
  • Pay card

 

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