RSU stands for Restricted Stock Units and these are shares of stock that vest over time with employment at your company. Taxing RSUs can be a tricky subject, but we're here to break it down for you.

0:00 Introduction
1:05 What is RSU? Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) definition
2:06 The key features of the RSU
2:50 Vesting schedules: RSUs graded vesting & cliff vesting
3:29 What happens with vesting when you’re laid off?
3:58 Taxation of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
4:21 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) vesting example
6:01 Required Taxes on RSUs: Social Security and Medicare Taxes
7:00 Federal Income tax withheld on RSUs
7:44 State Income tax withheld on RSUs
7:54 Supplemental Wage Rate on RSUs
10:28 What are RSUs on Form W-2?
14:00 RSU vs. stock options
14:31 RSU tax implications

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