In this episode of The Tech Equity Podcast, we break down RSU cost basis — the number that determines what you’ll owe in taxes on your vested shares, now and in the future.
What we cover:
- Why your RSU cost basis is just the market price on your vesting day, and why that number never changes
- How under-withholding by your employer can leave you with a surprise tax bill in April
- The one check to run on your W-2 and 1099-B before filing, so you don’t pay taxes twice on the same shares
- What happens to cost basis with double-trigger RSUs when your company goes public
Read the full article: https://kbfinancialadvisors.com/rsu-cost-basis-tech-employees-guide/
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