RSU Vest Tax

The RSU Vest Tax Calculator shows the tax liability when Restricted Stock Units vest, including income tax withholding, social security, and Medicare taxes. RSU vesting is a taxable event — shares that vest are treated as ordinary income at their market value on the vesting date. Enter the number of shares vesting, the stock price on vest date, and your tax bracket. The stacked bar chart breaks down the gross value into federal tax, state tax, FICA, and your net value — both in shares (if some are sold to cover tax) and in dollars. Many tech employees are surprised by the tax hit at vesting. Understanding this in advance helps you plan for the tax bill, decide whether to sell-to-cover or hold, and integrate RSU income into your broader tax strategy to avoid underpayment penalties.