The North Dakota bonus tax rate for 2025 is a flat 1.95% for supplemental income like bonuses. Federally, it’s 22% up to $1 million and 37% above that, plus Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) taxes.

Multiply your bonus by 1.95% for North Dakota state tax, 22% for federal tax (or 37% if over $1 million), 6.2% for Social Security (up to $168,600), and 1.45% for Medicare. Add these amounts to get total tax withheld, then subtract from your bonus for the net amount.

Yes, bonuses in North Dakota are taxed as supplemental income at a flat 1.95% state rate, separate from regular income’s progressive rates. Federally, they face a flat 22% or 37% rate, unlike regular wages tied to tax brackets.

As of March 22, 2025, no changes to North Dakota’s 1.95% bonus tax rate are planned for 2025. Check the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner for updates, as shifts could occur mid-year.

For a $10,000 bonus, you’d pay $195 (1.95%) in state tax, $2,200 (22%) in federal tax, $620 (6.2%) in Social Security, and $145 (1.45%) in Medicare, totaling $3,160. Your net bonus would be $6,840, assuming single filing status.

Bonuses are taxed higher because they’re supplemental income, hit with a flat 1.95% state rate and 22% federal rate (or 37% over $1 million). Regular pay uses progressive rates, often resulting in lower effective tax rates.

You can’t fully avoid taxes, but you can lower taxable income by contributing your bonus to a 401(k) or HSA before taxes are withheld. North Dakota’s 1.95% and federal taxes still apply to the rest.

The percentage method taxes a separate bonus check at a flat 1.95% (state) and 22% (federal), while the aggregate method combines bonus and regular pay, taxing them together based on your W-4 for a blended rate.

Filing status impacts Medicare tax: single filers pay an extra 0.9% on bonuses over $200,000, while married filing jointly pay it over $250,000. North Dakota’s 1.95% rate stays the same regardless.

Yes, Social Security tax of 6.2% applies to bonuses up to the 2025 wage base limit of $168,600. If your total income exceeds this, no additional Social Security tax is withheld.

For a $5,000 bonus, you’d pay $97.50 (1.95%) state, $1,100 (22%) federal, $310 (6.2%) Social Security, and $72.50 (1.45%) Medicare, totaling $1,580. Your net amount would be $3,420.

North Dakota’s 1.95% flat rate is lower than states like California (10.23%) or Minnesota (6.25%), but some states, like Texas, have no state bonus tax. Federal rates (22% or 37%) apply everywhere.

No, bonuses are included in your total income on your North Dakota tax return (Form ND-1). They’re not reported separately, but ensure your W-2 reflects the bonus correctly.

Yes, employers can adjust withholding if you update your W-4, but North Dakota’s 1.95% and federal 22% (or 37%) rates are standard for separate bonuses. Contact your payroll department for changes.

If your bonus exceeds $1 million, the federal tax rate jumps to 37% on the amount above $1 million, while North Dakota stays at 1.95%. Social Security stops at $168,600, but Medicare continues at 1.45% plus 0.9% if over thresholds.