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.
Mike Navarro··7 min read
Tax withholding on equity compensation — supplemental rates, W-4 adjustments, and how to close the gap when employer withholding falls short of what you owe.
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