beginner
45 minutes
RSU Tax Basics for Tech Professionals
This comprehensive course will teach you everything you need to know about RSU taxation, withholding strategies, and how to avoid common mistakes that cost tech employees thousands of dollars each year.
4.8(234 reviews)
1247 students
Updated 2025-10-15
What You'll Learn
Understand how RSUs are taxed at vest and sale
Calculate your total tax liability including federal, state, and FICA
Choose the optimal withholding strategy (sell-to-cover vs. hold)
Plan for quarterly estimated taxes to avoid penalties
Minimize AMT impact when exercising ISOs
Use tax-loss harvesting to offset RSU income
Course Curriculum
1
Introduction to RSU Taxation
5 lessons • 12 min
2
Calculating Your Tax Liability
4 lessons • 15 min
3
Withholding Strategies
3 lessons • 10 min
4
Advanced Tax Optimization
4 lessons • 8 min
Requirements
- Basic understanding of income taxes
- Tech employee with RSU compensation
- Access to paystub or equity grant details
Student Testimonials
This course saved me over $5,000 in taxes! I had no idea I was underwithholding.
Sarah Chen
Software Engineer at Google
Clear, actionable advice. Implemented strategies immediately and saw results.
Michael Rodriguez
Product Manager at Meta