You live in Florida — Miami, Tampa, or remote for a FL employer — and search for RSU tax rate expecting state tax. You need federal and FICA on vest FMV and when a prior state like NY or CA may still tax old equity income.
Start here
What you need before using this
- Florida residency for year.
- confirmation and pay stub.
- Prior state if relocated during year.
- Federal marginal bracket estimate.
- YTD salary for FICA wage base.
Florida tax law can change. Multi-state sourcing requires fact-specific review.
Why this happens
Florida has no state income tax on wages — not subject to FL state income tax for typical residents.
Federal progressive tax applies to nationwide.
FICA same as all states — Social Security until wage base, Medicare on all.
Pay stub may show zero FL state tax line on .
Snowbirds and recent movers may have part-year prior-state tax obligations.
Remote work for out-of-state employer can create sourcing issues despite FL residence.
Compare to New York to Florida move guide for timing vests around relocation.
No state gap for FL — federal gap still matters at high income.
Boxes 16–17 often zero FL state tax for pure FL resident vests.
Property tax and other FL taxes unrelated to income.
tax rate Florida searches often compare to NY or CA — state layer removed only.
Bonus and stack into federal brackets same as other states.
and federal-only on stub for typical FL resident.
Stock options same FL wage treatment at state level when FL-sourced.
Florida vs Texas both no state income tax — federal planning similar.
What to check
- Pay stub: federal and FICA on , no FL state line.
- rate on confirmation.
- Federal gap vs .
- Move date and prior-state if relocated.
- Remote work sourcing if employer in another state.
- Box 1 includes .
- Social Security cap before large .
- NY to Florida or CA to Florida move guide if applicable.
Assuming Florida residency eliminates all RSU tax after leaving New York
What to check in your documents
- pay stub federal and FICA lines.
- Boxes 1, 4, 6.
- Move records if part-year other state.
- confirmation.
- Prior-state allocation forms if applicable.
Miami move after New York vest
Illustration only, not your tax situation.
Questions people ask
- What is the RSU tax rate in Florida?
- No FL state income tax on wages for typical residents. Effective rate is federal plus FICA based on your bracket.
- Are RSUs taxed in Florida?
- Yes for federal and FICA. No Florida state income tax on wages for typical residents.
- Florida vs New York RSU tax rate?
- NY adds state and possibly NYC tax. Florida does not — see move guides.
- Florida vs California RSU tax?
- California taxes wages at state level. Florida does not for typical residents.
- Why federal withholding on Florida RSU?
- Federal tax always applies. Supplemental rates from IRS Pub. 15, not a Florida rate.
- Moved from NY — Florida rate on old RSU?
- NY may tax pre-move connected income. Post-move FL vests avoid FL state tax.
- Remote worker in Florida RSU tax?
- FL resident typically no state tax on wages; other states may claim if work sourced elsewhere.
- Which calculator for Florida RSU?
- tax calculator with Florida selected; Florida vs California comparison.
- W-2 state boxes in Florida for RSU?
- Often zero state tax for pure FL resident. Box 1 still includes federally.
- Related guides?
- Florida tax guide, NY to Florida move, CA to Florida move, no-tax-state role guide.
When to get help from a tax pro
- Multi-state with FL and another state same year.
- NY or CA audit of equity after FL move.
- Employer withheld wrong state while FL resident.
- International assignment with FL residence.
Related calculators
- RSU Tax Calculator
Model federal and state taxes on your RSU vest, compare withholding to estimated tax, and see what you may keep.
- Florida vs California RSU Calculator
Compare estimated RSU tax between Florida and California for the same vest — federal taxes still apply in both.
- RSU Withholding Gap Calculator
Focus on the gap between what your employer withholds on RSU vests and what you may owe when everything is reconciled.
Related pages
- Florida RSU Tax Guide
Florida does not tax wage income at the state level; focus on federal withholding gaps and any prior-state sourcing.
- New York to Florida RSU Tax Guide
Florida has no state income tax on wages; New York may still tax income tied to NY work before you moved.
- California to Florida RSU Tax Guide
Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, but California may tax compensation earned while you lived there.
- RSU Tax Rate in Texas
Texas has no state income tax on RSU vests — effective rate is federal plus FICA, not a published Texas RSU percentage.
- RSU Tax Guide for Employees Moving to a No-Tax State
No state income tax does not eliminate RSU federal tax or prior-state sourcing on old wages.
Sources and notes
Primary tax claims on this page are supported by the official and secondary sources below. Broker and software links describe reporting mechanics — confirm rules against IRS or state guidance.
State residency and equity-income sourcing vary by state; examples cite California FTB guidance.
- FTB Publication 1100 — Taxation of Nonresidents and Individuals Who Change Residency
California Franchise Tax Board · Official
Resident vs nonresident treatment, California-source wages, and equity compensation when residency changes.
- FTB Publication 1004 — Equity-Based Compensation Guidelines
California Franchise Tax Board · Official
California sourcing for RSUs, stock options, and related equity pay for residents and nonresidents.
For learning, not filing
VestingTax.com is not a CPA firm or tax preparer. Grants, employers, and states all differ. Use the cited IRS and state sources above, your own documents, and a qualified tax professional before you make decisions from this guide.