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Moving from New York to Florida with RSUs

Florida has no state income tax on wages; New York may still tax income tied to NY work before you moved.

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.

State sourcing rules may depend on facts and timing

Which state taxes RSU income depends on residency, work location, grant terms, and vest date, not just where you live on December 31. Day-count splits and flat-rate estimates on this site are planning tools only, not legal sourcing determinations.

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Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so vests earned as a Florida resident generally face no Florida income tax. New York may still tax income connected to New York work or your residency period, and New York is known for scrutinizing residency changes. Documentation and timing matter.

Why this happens

Florida has no state personal income tax on wages.

New York can tax compensation tied to services performed in New York or earned while you were a New York resident.

If you keep working for a New York employer, where you perform the work can affect sourcing.

New York City tax may have applied while you were a city resident, separate from state tax.

What to check

  • Your move date and residency change documentation.
  • Whether you remained a New York employee or worked remotely from Florida.
  • Which vests fell in your New York period vs. after.
  • Whether a part-year New York (and NYC) return applies.
  • New York guidance or a professional for sourcing and residency questions.

Common mistake

Treating a Florida address as an instant clean break: New York may still tax income connected to your New York time and work, and residency changes can draw extra scrutiny.

Example scenario (hypothetical)

Illustration only, not your tax situation.

Example: Jordan moves to Florida in June. A March as a New York City resident is generally New York-connected. Later vests may be Florida-side for residency, but earlier-earned equity sourcing still depends on New York's rules.

When to get help from a tax pro

  • You changed residency mid-year and vested in both periods.
  • You kept a New York employer or office ties.
  • You had NYC residency before leaving.
  • You expect New York to question your move.

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Grants, employers, and states all differ. Use your own documents and a qualified tax professional before you make decisions from this guide.