New York RSU Tax Estimator
New York-focused RSU tax estimate. useful for planning before you file and reconcile withholding.
Rates and rules change. Check the tax year and last-reviewed date on each page, then confirm against IRS or state guidance before you file.
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Planning estimate
Educational estimate only. New York may tax RSU income allocated to New York workdays, including after a move. The state rate here is a flat estimate, not full bracket math. Confirm residency and sourcing with a tax professional.
We do not pre-fill personal financial values. Estimates appear only after you enter your own numbers.
Enter your details to estimate
Add your equity, income, state, and withholding details to see an educational estimate. No personal financial values are pre-filled.
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Your details
Enter your own numbers below. This is an estimate, not a filing position.
Calculators pull rates from our tax-year files. For the most complete defaults, use 2025. Unloaded years ask you to enter rates yourself.
Other wages stack under your RSU income for marginal rate.
Shares vesting × price at vest.
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Reduces extra Social Security tax once you pass the annual wage base.
Results will appear here once you enter the required details on the left.
Related guides
- New York RSU Tax Guide
New York taxes RSU vest income as compensation; city tax may add another layer for NYC residents.
- How RSUs Are Taxed
RSUs are usually taxed as wages when they vest, not when the grant is signed. This guide walks through the timeline in plain terms.
- RSU Taxes After Leaving New York
New York sourcing rules can follow you longer than you expect. know what to track after you leave.
- RSU Tax Calculator
Model federal and state taxes on your RSU vest, compare withholding to estimated tax, and see what you may keep.
Why this happens
New York treats value as taxable wage income at the state level.
New York City imposes its own resident income tax for city residents.
Supplemental on the may not match your combined state and city rate.
Leaving New York mid-year does not automatically end New York's claim on earlier-earned equity.
What to check
- Whether you are a New York City resident for the year.
- Your combined state and city .
- State and city vs: that rate.
- timing relative to any move.
- New York guidance or a professional for sourcing if you relocate.
Common mistake
Example scenario (hypothetical)
Illustration only, not your tax situation.
When to get help from a tax pro
- You are a New York City resident with large vests.
- You plan to move out of New York.
- You want to estimate combined state and city tax.
- Your looks light.
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Related pages
- New York RSU Tax Guide
New York taxes RSU vest income as compensation; city tax may add another layer for NYC residents.
- RSU Taxes After Leaving New York
New York sourcing rules can follow you longer than you expect. know what to track after you leave.
- Why 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.
For learning, not filing
Grants, employers, and states all differ. Use your own documents and a qualified tax professional before you make decisions from this guide.