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··11 min read
Employer withholding on RSU vests, option exercises, and supplemental income — why the flat 22% rate often creates a shortfall and how to plan for the gap.
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