RSU Taxes

RSU Sell to Cover: How It Works & Why You May Still Owe

RSU sell to cover withholds at the IRS 22% supplemental rate, but most tech employees owe 32-37%+ federally. Here's how to calculate the shortfall before April.

Mike Navarro·June 24, 2026·11 min read

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RSU Taxes

How to Read Your RSU W-2: Boxes, Codes, and the Withholding Gap

Your RSU income hides inside W-2 Box 1 as wages, not on a separate line. Here's a box-by-box walkthrough of where vesting income, withholding, and the gap you'll owe at tax time actually show up.

Mike Navarro·June 24, 2026·7 min read

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RSU Taxes

RSU Tax Withholding: Why 22% Is Never Enough (and What to Do About It)

Your employer withholds 22% on RSU income, but your actual tax rate is 40-55%. Learn why the gap exists and 3 ways to avoid an April surprise.

Mike Navarro·March 11, 2026·9 min read

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