You search for an RSU tax rate in Virginia — NoVA tech, Richmond, or remote for a VA employer — and want effective tax on vest FMV including VA state tax plus federal and FICA.
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What you need before using this
- VA residency for year.
- confirmation and VA on pay stub.
- VA wage boxes.
- Virginia Tax rate tables for filing year.
- tax calculator with Virginia selected.
Virginia tax rates follow Virginia Tax guidance for the filing year.
Why this happens
VA treats equity compensation at as taxable wages.
Progressive VA state rates apply to taxable income including .
Federal progressive tax applies separately on .
FICA applies nationwide on wages.
VA supplemental on equity may use flat methods that under- vs stacked .
Moving from VA to no-tax state mid-year triggers part-year VA return.
DMV commuters may owe multiple states — rate page focuses on VA layer.
Remote VA resident for out-of-state employer still typically VA taxes wages.
Estimated federal and VA tax may be needed when falls short.
tax rate Virginia searches often mean combined VA federal FICA planning.
Compare to Maryland and DC rules if cross-border — separate professional review.
Stock options and same VA wage treatment when VA-sourced.
Boxes 16–17 include in VA wages when VA payroll applies.
Defense and tech vests follow same payroll wage rules.
Legislative changes — confirm rates for filing year.
What to check
- VA state on pay stub.
- VA wage and tax boxes.
- Federal Box 1 and .
- VA with total income for filing year.
- Federal gap vs .
- Move date if part-year VA.
- Calculator output vs pay stub.
- Virginia Tax pub for current year.
Assuming Virginia flat withholding on vest equals your final VA tax
What to check in your documents
- VA pay stub.
- VA boxes.
- confirmation.
- VA estimated tax if made.
- Move docs if part-year.
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Illustration only, not your tax situation.
Questions people ask
- What is the RSU tax rate in Virginia?
- No flat rate — VA progressive state tax plus federal plus FICA on , based on total income.
- Are RSUs taxed in Virginia?
- Yes for typical VA residents on VA-sourced wages.
- Virginia vs Texas RSU tax rate?
- Virginia taxes wages at progressive rates. Texas has no state wage income tax for typical residents.
- VA RSU supplemental withholding?
- Employers may use VA supplemental methods on equity — may not match final .
- Moved from Virginia to Florida?
- VA may tax pre-move connected income. Post-move FL vests avoid FL state income tax.
- Remote worker in Virginia RSU tax?
- VA resident generally owes VA tax on wages.
- Which calculator for VA RSU?
- tax calculator with Virginia selected and gap calculator.
- W-2 VA boxes for RSU?
- State wage and tax boxes reflect when VA payroll applies.
- FICA on Virginia RSU vest?
- Federal FICA on until wage base cap.
- Related guides?
- Virginia tax guide, moving states overview, effective tax rate, remote work state taxes.
When to get help from a tax pro
- Part-year VA resident with large equity income.
- DMV cross-border with conflicting state boxes.
- Employer withheld wrong state on VA resident .
- Multi-state remote work allocation.
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.
- 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.
- RSU State Tax Comparison Calculator
Run the same RSU vest through different state assumptions to see how location may change estimated tax.
Related pages
- Virginia RSU Tax Guide
Virginia taxes RSU vest wages; DMV cross-border workers need residency and sourcing review.
- 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 Taxes When Moving States
Moving mid-year can mean more than one state has a claim on part of your compensation — planning beats guessing.
- RSU Effective Tax Rate Explained
There is no flat RSU tax rate — effective tax on vest FMV includes federal, FICA, and state components that change with your total income.
- Remote Work and RSU State Taxes
Remote work can create multi-state tax questions — your home state, employer state, and vest timing all matter.
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.
Virginia progressive income tax on vest wages; confirm current VA rates.
- Virginia Tax — Individual Income Tax
Virginia Tax · Official
Virginia personal income tax rules and current rate information.
- IRS Publication 525 — Taxable and Nontaxable Income
Internal Revenue Service · Official
Covers compensation income from stock-based pay, including restricted property under section 83.
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.