"why" can be compared to an old Latin form qui, an ablative form, meaning how. Today "why" is used as a question word to ask the reason or purpose of something. This use might be explained from a formula such as "How does it come that ...". If you meet an old friend of yours, whom you never expected to meet in town, you can express your surprise by saying: Why, it's Jim! This why in the ...
AOL: Expecting a bonus? These moves cut the tax bill and put every dollar to work
Your employer will send a chunk of your bonus straight to the IRS before you ever see it. Employers typically hold back around 20% or more for federal taxes, plus Social Security and Medicare. The ...
Expecting a bonus? These moves cut the tax bill and put every dollar to work