RSU & equity compensation tax estimates
Estimate taxes on RSUs, vesting events, stock options, and equity compensation.
See the tax on a vest or sale, with your employer's withholding right beside it. The withheld amount is not always the final tax. These tools show you the gap before it shows up on your return.
- RSU vest tax estimates
- Sell-to-cover & net proceeds
- Moving-state equity scenarios
- 1099-B cost basis confusion
Honest by default. Every estimate shows its tax year, assumptions, and sources. It's an estimate, not a filing position, and tax rules change.
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Each tool shows its assumptions, tax year, and last-reviewed date. Override any rate when your employer differs.
RSU Tax Calculator
Model federal and state taxes on your RSU vest, compare withholding to estimated tax, and see what you may keep.
Open calculatorRSU Withholding Gap Calculator
Focus on the gap between what your employer withholds on RSU vests and what you may owe when everything is reconciled.
Open calculatorRSU Net Proceeds Calculator
See estimated net shares and cash after taxes and withholding. useful for budgeting around vest dates.
Open calculatorRSU Sell-to-Cover Calculator
Model sell-to-cover mechanics. shares sold for withholding, shares delivered net, and cash you may still need.
Open calculatorRSU Cost Basis Calculator
Cost basis on sold RSUs usually ties back to vest FMV already taxed as wages. this tool helps you model that link.
Open calculatorRSU Move Between States Calculator
Rough scenario tool for RSU tax when you change states. not a legal sourcing allocation, but a planning starting point.
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Common RSU surprises
The questions people search at 11pm after a vest. Here's what probably happened.
Are RSUs Taxed Twice?
Vest income and later sales can both show up on tax forms. that is not always double tax on the same dollars.
ReadWhy Was My RSU Withholding Only 22%?
Employers commonly use flat supplemental rates on RSU vests. Your actual tax can be higher if you are in a higher bracket.
ReadWhy Do I Owe Taxes After Sell-to-Cover?
Your employer may sell fewer shares than your total tax, or use rates that do not match your bracket.
ReadWhy Is My RSU Cost Basis Zero?
Zero basis on 1099-B usually means the broker did not link your vest wage income. not that tax was skipped.
ReadRSU Taxes When Moving States
Moving mid-year can mean more than one state has a claim on part of your compensation. planning beats guessing.
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Calculators
Run the numbers on equity vests so you know what to expect and what to set aside.
RSU Tax Guides
RSU tax rules are confusing on purpose. These guides explain what actually happens at vest, on your paycheck, and on your return.
Moving & State Taxes
A job move can change how your equity is taxed. These guides focus on timing, residency, and the questions to ask before you pack.
Stock Options
Options follow different rules than RSUs. Start here if you are deciding when to exercise or trying to decode grant paperwork.
Tax Forms & Reporting
Your equity comp eventually becomes boxes on a form. These guides map vest income and sales to the paperwork you will actually see.
Role Guides
Your role shapes how equity shows up in your pay. These guides highlight the tax questions that tend to come up in each path.
How to use this site
- Pick a calculator and select your tax year. Loaded years show reviewed rates; others ask you to enter values manually.
- Compare estimated taxes to employer withholding, not just the headline vest value.
- Read the related guides for W-2 boxes, 1099-B basis issues, and state move scenarios.
- Confirm everything with your pay stubs, vest confirmations, and a qualified tax professional before filing.