RSU Tax Rate: How Much Tax Do You Really Owe on RSUs in 2026?
Your actual RSU tax rate is much higher than the 22% your employer withholds. Learn exactly how federal, state, and FICA taxes apply to your RSU vesting.
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How state taxes affect equity compensation — compare rates from 0% to 13.3% across CA, NY, TX, WA, and more. See how your state impacts RSU and ISO income.
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Compare state income tax rates, brackets, and supplemental withholding rates for equity compensation. Detailed coverage of CA, NY, TX, and WA with a summary of all state tax categories for tech employees.
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