RSUs on Your W‑2 Explained

Got RSUs at a new tech job? When they vest, the full value shows up on Line 1 of

your W‑2 – even though you may not see extra cash. That amount is added to:

Base salary RSU value Bonus Taxes are usually withheld at a lower

rate, so the true tax bill can be higher than expected. Comment “RSU W2”

for a quick checklist. Follow @Taxagon for simple tax explainers.