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#RI-69c9192f·4 months ago·
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repaid $10k sign on bonus

repaid $10k sign on bonus after leaving job

What I wish I knew
"initial tax withholding should have been factored into W-2"
If I could tell you one thing
"consult accountant before repaying sign on bonus"
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The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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