One time bonus questions

[jetsfan2010]

I just filed on 11/15 and my lawyer told me that my 1 time bonus payment on the 6 month look back had to be included in the income, which caused my payment to be at least 200 a month higher than it should have been. To me, its a catch 22, as if I make my payment for a good 6-8 months, then ask for the payment to be reduced because income has dropped, the trustee could turn around and say that I can afford to make it as I had been prior.

[spidge]

I just filed on 11/15 and my lawyer told me that my 1 time bonus payment on the 6 month look back had to be included in the income, which caused my payment to be at least 200 a month higher than it should have been. To me, its a catch 22, as if I make my payment for a good 6-8 months, then ask for the payment to be reduced because income has dropped, the trustee could turn around and say that I can afford to make it as I had been prior.

I wonder if you pointed your attorney toward this case if they could make it apply to your case. I ask because I am at the top of the salary for my position and will recieve a lump sum payout instead of a raise, but of course I would like to keep it for reserves.
Then again if it occurs every year then I guess it will likely be considered regular income.