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by gthippo 2680 days ago
Don't RSUs show up on the W-2 as income though (even if you don't sell them)?
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They do; RSU vesting is a taxable event. It's counted as ordinary income based on the fair market value at the time it vests and taxes are due immediately. Companies tend to withhold a percentage of the shares and sell them to cover your tax burden.