Does a 2022 bonus received in 2023 count towards 2022 taxes or 2023 taxes?

[DoninGA]

Was the bonus included on your W-2 you received from your employer?  If not, which tax form did you receive reporting the bonus?

[altran32]

I do not believe the bonus was included in w2 and I did not receive a tax form for the bonus.... 😵‍💫

[DoninGA]

Then your best option is to contact your employer and find out how they are reporting the bonus to the IRS.  You need to know if they filed a tax form for the bonus in 2022 or in 2023.

[Hal_Al]

Q. Does a 2022 bonus received in 2023 count towards 2022 taxes or 2023 taxes?

A. 2023. This situation is very common.  It will, most likely, be included on your 2023 W-2.

But, the details should have shown up on your pay stub. Frequently, a separate pay stub is issued for the bonus.