Run the numbers on equity vests so you know what to expect and what to set aside.
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Update needed? Contact usModel federal and state taxes on your RSU vest, compare withholding to estimated tax, and see what you may keep.
Focus on the gap between what your employer withholds on RSU vests and what you may owe when everything is reconciled.
Model sell-to-cover mechanics. shares sold for withholding, shares delivered net, and cash you may still need.
See estimated net shares and cash after taxes and withholding. useful for budgeting around vest dates.
Build a vest timeline from grant inputs. not a tax estimate, but a schedule for planning around upcoming vests.
Total your expected RSU ordinary income for the year. a starting point before running detailed tax estimates.
Run the same RSU vest through different state assumptions to see how location may change estimated tax.
Rough scenario tool for RSU tax when you change states. not a legal sourcing allocation, but a planning starting point.
California-focused RSU tax estimate. a planning view for CA residents before you reconcile on your return.
New York-focused RSU tax estimate. useful for planning before you file and reconcile withholding.
Side-by-side RSU tax comparison for Washington vs California. federal taxes still apply in both.
See how Texas and California differ on RSU state tax estimates for the same vest value.
Compare estimated RSU tax between Florida and California for the same vest. federal taxes still apply in both.
Cost basis on sold RSUs usually ties back to vest FMV already taxed as wages. this tool helps you model that link.
Structured helper for RSU 1099-B problems. zero basis, duplicate wage reporting, and supplemental plan lot details.
Model potential AMT from ISO exercises. many inputs may require manual entry depending on your situation.
NSO exercises usually create W-2 wage income at exercise. estimate taxes and withholding before you exercise.
Model ESPP tax basics: purchase discount, holding periods, and what may show up as wages vs capital gain.