PPSS,
There are several states with no income tax:
https://www.businessinsider.com/stat...income-tax-map
As for federal income tax, you
may get some of the initial hit on a large bonus refunded when you file your annual federal return. It's hard to say how much since everyone's situation will be different.
And to add insult to injury, some cities also tax income:
https://www.blog.priortax.com/cities...an-income-tax/